Production of Hand Sanitizer Based on Natural Ingredients

Abstract

One way to maintain health is by washing your hands. Hand sanitizer is a health product that can instantly kill germs without using water, and can be used anytime and anywhere. The aim of this community service activity is training in making hand sanitizer based on natural ingredients from betel leaves, lime and aloe vera as an effort to implement a clean and healthy lifestyle. The hand sanitizer produced uses ingredients that are actually already available in households, namely lime, betel leaves and aloe vera. However, some still use chemicals such as glycerin and hydrogen peroxide. There are two formulas permitted by WHO, namely using glycerol (glycerin) and ethanol. Glycerol is used as a humectant (maintains moisture) for the skin. Then mixed with hydrogen peroxide which can overcome contaminated bacteria. Apart from glycerol, WHO also recommends the use of ethanol. However, ethanol can cause skin irritation and dryness. On this basis, we have made hand sanitizer preparations that do not use ethanol as an antibacterial or antiseptic, but use herbal plant ingredients, such as lime, betel leaves and aloe vera.