How to Make Natural Hand Sanitizer, Can Be Tried and Prevent Corona Covid-19

Kapanlagi.com - Hand sanitizer has become one of the most sought-after items lately. This is because this liquid hand cleanser is considered practical to carry everywhere. Because it is in high demand, this item has become scarce in the market. But, there's no need to worry because actually there is a way to make your own hand sanitizer.

However, making hand sanitizer should not be done carelessly. There are mandatory ingredients that need to be prepared. In addition, the steps must also be followed completely. Because if the ingredients and steps are not fully met, the hand sanitizer you make may not be effective in killing the corona virus.

Until now, as you know, every hand sanitizer definitely contains alcohol. Supposedly, alcohol is one of the substances that has a role in killing bacteria and viruses on hands. But, actually you can make your own hand sanitizer using natural ingredients that are easily found around you.

Here are some ingredients that can be used as natural hand sanitizer recipes, as reported by merdeka.com.

1. Ingredients to Make Natural Hand Sanitizer

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1. White Vinegar

White vinegar has often been used as a cooking ingredient that functions to add acidity to food. However, did you know that white vinegar can also be used as a substitute for alcohol? Especially, as an external wound medicine or as an antibacterial.

Of course, if you have alcohol at home, it is highly recommended to use alcohol. However, according to doktersehat.com, the acidity concentration in white vinegar is believed to function as an antibacterial and antifungal.

2. Aloe Vera

Perhaps aloe vera is one of the most beneficial plants in the world. Besides being good for hair and face, aloe vera is also good for overall skin health.

So it's not surprising, right, that aloe vera becomes one of the main ingredients in making hand sanitizer naturally. Hand sanitizer with aloe vera can make hands smoother, softer, and still moisturized.

The gel-like form of aloe vera is also very flexible and suitable for use as the main ingredient in making hand sanitizers, both in gel and liquid form.

3. Pure Essential Oil

The third ingredient that can be used to make hand sanitizers naturally is pure essential oil. Choose essential oils made from natural ingredients.

Make sure these ingredients have antibacterial properties, proven to kill bacteria and viruses on hands. In addition, as another consideration, choose essential oils with ingredients that can benefit the skin, such as moisturizing, smoothing, refreshing, and so on. Or at least, choose skin-friendly ingredients.

4. 1 Spoon of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

This ingredient can be found at the pharmacy.

2. Equipment Needed

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Here are the equipment needed to make hand sanitizer:

1. Bowl or glass container

It is recommended to use a glass container, as the process of making hand sanitizer still involves chemicals such as alcohol and isopropyl. Therefore, it is feared that if a plastic container is used, it may erode the plastic layer and mix with other ingredients.

2. Spoon for stirring

Just like the container, it is best to avoid using plastic spoons.

3. Small Packaging Bottles

For these packaging bottles, you can use plastic material, as they will be used as containers for the finished hand sanitizer.

3. How to Make Hand Sanitizer

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As reported by merdeka.com, here's how to make your own hand sanitizer:

1. Mash the aloe vera.

2. Mix all the ingredients in a prepared glass container.

3. Stir the mixture until it is evenly combined.

4. While stirring, pay attention to the consistency of the hand sanitizer to achieve the desired result, not too watery and not too thick.

5. Once the mixture is evenly stirred and has reached the desired consistency, pour the finished hand sanitizer into small bottles that have been prepared.

6. Store the small bottles containing hand sanitizer in a cool place and protect them from sunlight exposure.

That's how to make hand sanitizer using natural ingredients. It's easy to practice, isn't it? However, it is still important to remember that the primary recommendation to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus is to wash hands with running water and soap.

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