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This plant-based source aligns with our commitment to renewable ingredients and responsible sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy We Use Ethanol\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthanol serves very different purposes depending on the product, and its role is always intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAlcohol Hand Sprays\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn alcohol-based hand sprays, \u003cstrong\u003eethanol is the primary functional ingredient.\u003c\/strong\u003e At sufficiently high concentrations, ethyl alcohol is widely recognized for its ability to inactivate many viruses and microbes on the skin’s surface by disrupting their outer structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ethyl alcohol at concentrations of greater than 60% is highly effective against many viruses and germs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile alcohol may raise concerns for some people, it’s important to understand that \u003cstrong\u003ealcohol-free hand sprays are not broadly effective against many microbes.\u003c\/strong\u003e For this reason, ethanol remains the most reliable option for hand sprays designed to support cleanliness when soap and water are not available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause alcohol can be drying with repeated use, we formulate our hand sprays with skin-supportive ingredients to help keep hands feeling comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAromatherapy Shower Mists\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our aromatherapy shower mists, ethanol acts as a carrier and dispersing medium for essential oils. Because these sprays do not contain water, the alcohol allows essential oils to remain evenly distributed while evaporating quickly, releasing aroma into the warm steam of the shower without leaving residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this context, ethanol isn’t solubilizing oils into water—it’s providing a clean, fast-evaporating base that carries aroma effectively and evenly into the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFoot Sprays \u0026amp; Bug Sprays\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn water-based sprays, such as foot sprays and bug sprays, ethanol plays a different role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEssential oils do not naturally mix with water. Here, ethanol acts as a natural solubilizer, meaning it helps essential oils disperse evenly throughout the water-based formula rather than separating or floating on the surface. This ensures consistent performance and scent with each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthanol also \u003cstrong\u003ehelps limit microbial growth\u003c\/strong\u003e in these water-containing sprays, supporting stability without relying on synthetic preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFair Trade IBD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"Fair Trade Certified Organic Skin Care\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2157\/6253\/files\/Graphic-FAIR-TRADE-IBD_240x240.jpg?v=1673209830\"\u003eOur ethanol is \u003cstrong\u003ecertified Fair Trade \u003c\/strong\u003eby IBD. 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