"If you're looking for hand sanitizer, we're all out of it. We sold over 100 in just 30 minutes this morning!" explained a Paris pharmacist on March 3 to a Le Figaro journalist amid surging demand. With prices soaring up to 30 euros per bottle due to coronavirus fears, crafting your own is a smart, cost-effective solution.
We've sourced a reliable recipe from jolieessence.com to make your own hydroalcoholic gel for about half the retail price. Here's what you'll need:
Tools:
- Bowl
- Mini whisk
- Balance or 10 ml syringe
- 30 ml tube
Ingredients for Phase A:
- Pharmacy alcohol 70° (or vodka): 8 ml
- Organic Thyme with Linalool or Organic Rosemary with Verbenone essential oil: 12 drops
- Organic Lemon or Organic White Grapefruit essential oil: 25 drops
- Organic Exotic Verbena or Organic Bergamot essential oil: 3 drops
Phase B:
- Organic Aloe Vera Gel: 23 ml
Simple Preparation Steps:
- Transfer Phase A to the bowl and mix well.
- Gradually add Phase B to Phase A, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Pour the mixture into your 30 ml tube.
Your homemade hydroalcoholic gel is ready! This expert-tested formula from jolieessence.com ensures effectiveness and safety. Order ingredients here.
