Germs are everywhere! Door handles, grocery carts, handrails… we are bound to touch a germy surface at any moment of the day. The absolute best way to kill illness-causing germs is to wash your hands. The CDC recommends scrubbing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (sing the Happy Birthday song twice in your head). Unfortunately, the opportunity to wash our hands is not always there. So in the meantime, you can use a hand sanitizer.

And if you want to create your own homemade hand sanitizer – that smells good and works to kill germs and bacteria – why not use essential oil?

Combining certain essential oils with aloe vera gel, isopropyl alcohol, and other components creates an incredibly effective DIY hand sanitizer. And today, we’re going to share three of our favorite DIY essential oil hand sanitizers with you. These are sure to protect you from the nasty surfaces you encounter on a daily basis – which is more important than ever as we head into 2022. Let’s not waste any more time – here is how to make your own hand sanitizer with essential oil!

Why Make Your Own DIY Essential Oils Hand Sanitizer?

Before we share our three favorite recipes with you, we want to explain why traditional hand sanitizers can be a bit problematic. In certain individuals, the harsh components can agitate skin. If you are in a position where you must sanitize your hands frequently, this repetitive use can cause issues.

Using a DIY sanitizer with aloe vera gel can help you moisturize and calm your skin – while actively protecting yourself from harmful bacteria and germs. The best part, though? Your hands will smell increidble! What more could you ask for?

Make Your Own DIY Hand Sanitizer With Essential Oil

Believe it or not, it is actually very easy to make your own DIY hand sanitizer using essential oils. You can bring this with you for the occasions that you cannot wash your hands. Put these in small bottles, and you can bring them with you on the go. You’ll never be caught unprepared again, and you’ll be able to keep yourself and your whole family safe.

Below are three simple recipes that contain healthy ingredients that you will feel good about using. The Essential Oils used in this blend are perfect for killing germs and reducing bacteria. They could also aid in boosting the immune system and they smell amazing!

Alcohol Hand Sanitizer (CDC Recommended concentration)

• 2/3 cup 99% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol)
• 1/3 Cup Aloe Vera Gel
• 20 drops of REVIVE Protect

In a bowl, mix Essential Oils with Aloe Vera. Add in the rubbing alcohol and blend well. Use a funnel to pour into the spray bottle. Spritz onto hands and rub together for sanitizing when hand washing is not available. Because there is rubbing alcohol in this DIY please keep it in a safe location out of the reach of children or in a child-safe container.

Quick and Easy Gentle Hand Sanitizer Gel

• 2 oz Plastic Squeeze Bottle
• 2 oz Pure Aloe Gel/Jelly
• 20 Drops REVIVE Immunity Boost Blend

In a small bowl stir Essential Oil Blend into the Aloe Gel. Use a funnel to put the mix into the squeeze bottle. Apply a squirt to hands and rub together as needed when washing hands is not an option. The aloe makes this very moisturizing and gentle.

DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray 

• 2 oz Spray Bottle
• 1 ½ oz Witch Hazel
• 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Glycerin
• 10 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
• 7 Drops Orange Essential Oil
• 4 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

In a bowl, mix Essential Oils with vegetable glycerin. Add in the witch hazel and blend well. Use a funnel to pour into the spray bottle. Spritz onto hands and rub together for sanitizing when hand washing is not available. Safe to use on kids.

Other Fun DIY Essential Oil Projects

Looking for some other fun projects you can do yourself with essential oils? DIY hand sanitizer with essential oil is just one of the many projects we’ve put together recipes for! We actually have an entire blog post on our favorite DIY projects with essential oils. Take a look and see if your next Sunday afternoon project is there waiting for you! Or, take a look at our guide on how to make an essential oil roll-on. We’ve got all sorts of awesome ideas you’ve just got to try for yourself.

Final Thoughts On DIY Hand Sanitizer With Essential Oil

There you have it – three different DIY hand sanitizer essential oils recipes! You can add essential oils to just about anything to replace traditional projects, and homemade hand sanitizer is just another example of this. At this point, all that’s left to do is get to work creating your own homemade hand sanitizer with essential oils!

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