My parents and I always loved the idea of a family business. So back in 1994, I asked my Dad about washing my hands while on the go and he said "gelled alcohol" would be the solution. So we did some research, and began formulating. I started sending him all these essential oils. After about 2 years we hit on a wonderful blend. We launched the business in 1997. It was really fun to be in on the beginning of an entirely new product category, explaining to people how to use the hand sanitizer. Jao refresher was the first independent hand sanitizer on the market. Original for a reason since 1997.