CV Hand Spray- Fresh Mint
About: CV's Fresh Mint Organic Hand Spray uses a simple formula of organic ingredients; 75% ethyl alcohol, witch hazel, glycerin, and essential oils—that's it!
Organic Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is the same stuff that is in beer, wine, and spirits. CV uses Organic alcohol made from Certified Organic and Certified Fair Trade Sugar Cane.
According to the CDC, high proof Ethyl alcohol, at concentrations of 60%–80%, is a potent virucidal (virus killing) agent for many viruses. Organic Witch Hazel is used in this recipe for its skin-soothing properties.
Organic Vegetable Glycerin is included in this recipe for its moisturizing emollient properties as well as to thicken the solution slightly. The organic glycerin that we normally purchase is derived from organic flaxseed. Depending on availability we may also use glycerin from organic sunflower or palm oils. It is not derived from coconut oil.
This recipe also includes organic essential oils, many of which have been used for their antibacterial and antiviral as well as skin-soothing properties for hundreds of years. For example:
- Tea Tree: Due to its antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties, tea tree oil is often called a "first aid kit in a bottle."
- Rosemary, Peppermint, Spearmint, and Eucalyptus: Besides their refreshing and invigorating scents these oils also have antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Ingredients (*Organic): *Cane Ethanol, *Witch Hazel, *Vegetable Glycerine, *Eucalyptus Essential Oil, *Peppermint Essential Oil, *Rosemary Essential Oil, *Lime Essential Oil, *Spearmint Essential Oil, *Tea Tree Essential Oil.
Organic Alcohol (Ethanol) content: 75%
Organic ethanol is denatured with essential oils. 2 fl oz aluminum bottle with treatment pump.
Use
For Best Results:
- Shake well
- Apply 2 to 3 pumps on the palm of your hand (you want a little puddle in your palm)
- Rubs hands together covering all surfaces including fingers, in between fingers, fingertips, nails and the back of your hands
- Rub hands for about 20 seconds and allow them to DRY. DO NOT RINSE!
Note:
- Hand sanitizer is ineffective if too little is applied or it is wiped off before it has dried completely
- Hand sanitizers may not be as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy.
Other Uses:
Take our portable hand spray everywhere. An added benefit of a portable alcohol-based spray is that it can be sprayed on surfaces like door handles, faucets, or shopping carts or used in other public areas like taxis, buses, bathrooms, classrooms, etc. Just pump out a bit and then wipe the surface with a paper towel or tissue or spray directly on a paper towel and wipe!
Packaged in a 2 oz Aluminum Bottle with a Treatment Pump
Wondering why our Hand Spray with 75% alcohol is not called a Hand Sanitizer? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates hand sanitizers as over-the-counter drugs (OTC) because they are intended for topical anti-microbial use to prevent disease in humans. Since this product has not been evaluated by the FDA we are not allowed to call it a Hand "Sanitizer."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that the best way to prevent the spread of infections and decrease the risk of getting sick is by washing your hands with plain soap and water. Handwashing “reduces the amounts of all types of germs and chemicals” on your hands and is generally better at killing certain germs.
When you are on the go, alcohol-based hand rubs and sprays that contain greater than 60% alcohol can be effective if used properly. The benefit of a hand sanitizer is the ability to combat germs when soap and water are not readily available.
**Alcohol-based hand cleansers and sanitizers must always be stored out of the reach of young children, and used only under adult supervision.