At the advice of healthcare experts in response to the Coronavirus, we all know we should be washing our hands constantly with soap and water. And when hand washing is not an option, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is recommended. Unfortunately, effective hand sanitizer has been out of stock nationwide. But like many products, it’s possible to make your own. It’s not only healthier, but you can also reduce packaging when you buy ingredients in large containers or by refilling your own. It’s easy to follow the steps below and make your own DIY hand sanitizer with just a few ingredients, courtesy of Real Simple.

• 2/3 c. 99% rubbing/isopropyl alcohol
• 1/3 c. aloe vera gel
• essential oils (optional)

Thoroughly mix the alcohol and aloe together (make sure your mixture contains at least 60% alcohol), add an optional drop or two of essential oils, add to your own pump bottle, and you’re ready to start sanitizing!

For more information, see When & How to Use Hand Sanitizer from the CDC, and Hand Sanitizer Dos and Don’ts from the New York Times.