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How to Make Hand Sanitizer Homemade

Homemade Hand Sanitizer

Learn how to make DIY hand sanitizer that is natural and simple. This homemade hand sanitizer works, it saves money, and fights cold and flu!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 ounces
Author Betsy Jabs

Ingredients

  • 5-10 drops lavender essential oil
  • 30 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 3 ounces ethyl alcohol 90%+ (180+ proof) or 91%+ isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
  • 1 ounce aloe vera gel
  • ¼ teaspoon Vitamin E oil helps soften hands!

Instructions

  1. Add essential oils and Vitamin E oil to a small glass bowl or container and swirl to mix.
  2. Add alcohol to the oils and swirl again.
  3. Combine this mixture with the aloe vera gel and mix well.
  4. Shake gently before each use. (Sanitizer should last several months with the addition of Vitamin E and alcohol to help preserve.)
  5. Transfer hand sanitizer to small, clean squirt bottles. Also, use colored bottles like this so the essential oils in the recipe are not exposed to light. Finally, this recipe is perfect for throwing into a purse or a backpack!

Recipe Video

Notes

To make a hand sanitizer spray, simply use witch hazel instead of aloe vera gel in this recipe.