Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, people must take better care of their hygiene and wash their hands constantly whenever they go outside, as this virus can be easily contracted through the interaction with ill individuals or being in crowded, confined spaces.
For this reason, people have started to carry hand sanitizer with them everywhere to reduce the probabilities of contracting COVID-19. However, the majority of these products are extremely focused on killing germs, containing products like alcohol that can be cause irritation to skin. Hence, it doesn’t come as a surprise that hemp is starting to be used in the formula of hand sanitizers to deliver great hygiene while keeping the user’s skin totally safe. Find out in this article more about hemp hand sanitizers and the potential benefits it provides.
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What is Hemp Sanitizer?
Hemp has started to gain attention beyond its relaxing effects, being used in cosmetics and topical products. When it comes to hand sanitizers, manufacturers add CBD extract to the formula to provide more natural benefits to the skin. It is important to note that CBD is not an active antibacterial substance in this kind of product, even though it has been proved to have these properties. Studies have shown CBD to stand up a strong strain of Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that causes skin infections. Interestingly enough, scientists haven’t found out how cannabinoids break down the membranes of bacteria. For instance, hand sanitizers are created with more compounds to kill bacteria like ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol. In addition, aloe vera or avocado extracts are also included to bring more hydration to the skin. So, what does CBD do in hand sanitizer? Even if its anti-bacterial properties can’t be enough to fight bacteria alone, hemp extract is a great component to lock in moisture and protect the skin barrier with omega fatty acids. It is used as a treatment to dermatitis, since it soothes itchiness and redness, restoring its balance.How to Make your own Hemp-infused Sanitizer
Even though hand sanitizer doesn’t require too many ingredients and is convenient, nothing beats a proper hand washing. It is important to constantly wash your hands with soap to prevent the virus from spreading. To make your own CBD hand sanitizer, you need:- 10 drops of your favorite essential oil (tea tree oil is a perfect ingredient to help your skin gain moisture)
- 1 ½ teaspoon of natural CBD oil.
- ¼ cup of aloe vera gel
- ¾ cup of rubbing alcohol (99% alcohol volume)
