Unfortunately, most conventional hand sanitizers are filled with 4 common parabens that includde ethylparaben, butylparaben, methylparaben and propylparaben. Parabens are chemicals used to prevent microbe growth in products. Parabens are linked to increased risk of breast cancer and reproductive toxicity as they disrupt hormone function.
Additionally, if your hand sanitizer doesn’t have alcohol, then it likely has triclosan, which is used as an antibacterial agent. The problem is overuse of antibiotics like triclosan can lead to the development of superbugs that have developed a resistance to regular antibiotics.
In fact, one study found that using triclosan can negatively affect your immune system, which can lead to various diseases.
This is why it’s important to make your own sanitizers using only natural ingredients like essential oils.
TEA TREE OIL
Tea tree oil makes a great effective natural hand sanitizer. Studies have demonstrated that tea tree oil can kill several common bacteria and viruses responsible for causing diseases, including E. coli, S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae
LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL
Studies find that lavender oil can kill bacteria, fungi, viruses. Research published in 2015 discovered that lavender and oregano oils, separately and in combination, may inhibit the growth of bacteria.
HOMEMADE HAND SANITIZER WITH ESSENTIAL OILS
INGREDIENTS
- 3TB aloe vera
- 2TB witch hazel
- 20drops tea tree essential oil
- 10drops lavender essential oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Store in a small jar or a squeeze tube.
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