While Singapore seems to be successfully containing the Corona Virus (or at least, a lot better than other countries) we’re all naturally cautious. And we should be: pandemics aside, “ordinary” viruses like the flu spread very easily through air and physical contact. Hand sanitizers are one of the best line of defense — but TBH, they’re very drying and full of chemicals themselves. Make your own DIY hand sanitizer and fight germs, the natural way!

Just mix all these ingredients in a bowl, and then transfer to a squeeze tube. Find out where to buy the ingredients in Singapore at the end of the article.

DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe 1

  • 3 tablespoons aloe vera
  • 2 tablespoons witch hazel or rubbing alcohol (if using alcohol reduce to one tablespoon)
  • 1/2 tsp vitamin E oil
  • 16 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 8 drops lavender essential oil

DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe 2

  • 80 proof vodka
  • organic aloe gel
  • rosemary essential oil
  • lemon essential oil
  • peppermint essential oil

Where to Buy Hand Sanitizer Ingredients in Singapore

Aloe vera gel

  • Seven Minerals Aloe Vera Gel. 100% Organic, and USDA approved. Has over 1,100 Amazon reviews! $49.34, Amazon
  • Jorubi Aloe Vera Gel. 99% pure aloe vera gel. It’s also really cheap, easy to find, and is very effective at soothing sunburn and irritation. Great for very dry hands. $19.80, Watsons
  • Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel. Kbeauty fans hoard this! Aside from making DIY hand sanitizer, you can use it to cool and hydrate your face on a hot day. $7.50, Althea

Witch hazel

  • Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel. This is a great buy, because you can also use it as a natural toner. This brand is very well trusted, and has a 4.6 Amazon rating and over 2,000 great reviews. $6.58, Amazon
  • Mild By Nature Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel. This is great if you have irritated, sensitive skin. It’s alcohol free, fragrance-free, and is also infused with aloe vera. $11.26, iHerb

Vitamin E oil

  • Nature’s Bounty Vitamin E Oil. A popular Amazon pick, it has a 4.7 ratings. You can also use it as a moisturiser, or mix it with other ingredients to make DIY face and body scrubs, scalp treatments and more. $9.49, Amazon
  • Jamieson ProVitamina 100% Pure Vitamin E Oil. Hypoallergenic and paraben-free, this beauty bargain conditions your hands and can even double as a nail oil. $12.63, Amazon