How to make hand sanitizer with glycerin and aloe vera gel

◽The panic of the corona virus has terrified the whole world. Scientists have not yet discovered a completely effective antidote. So everyone is being advised to stay safe.

🔸 The first step to staying safe is to wash your hands frequently with soap, as the virus is spread through sneezing and coughing, so hand washing and wearing a mask are very effective in preventing respiratory and oral infections.

◽When you go out and enter a bus, taxi or any other vehicle, it is very important to sanitize your hands. Because the corona virus spreads very fast in confined places.

🔸The problem is, panic-stricken people are buying lots of sanitizers from the market. As a result, it is gradually running out. Make it at home to avoid this situation.

◽process of making hand sanitizer

◽> > It doesn’t take much to make a sanitizer at home! A liquid mixture called isopropyl is available at any hardware store. Try buying 91% isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol. At the same time keep glycerin or aloe vera gel.

🔸Mix 1 or 4 cups of glycerin or aloe vera gel with 2 or 4 cups of isopropyl alcohol and one teaspoon of any essential oil of your choice. And shake it well.

◽>> Glycerin helps keep your hands soft. When the mixture is ready, pour it in a clean and dry spray bottle. Use when needed.

🔸It is expected to be used safely for a week. You can also mix a small amount of hydrogen peroxide in it. However, even if you use a sanitizer, you should not forget to wash your hands from time to time.

◽How to use hand sanitizer

1. Hold the sanitizer in one hand and spray it on the palm of the other hand.
2. Rub your hands well together. Make sure you reach all the surfaces and fingers of your hand well.
3. Keep rubbing for 30–60 seconds.

Originally published at https://www.mybiology.in.