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How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer

Well, with all the hand sanitizer sold out of the stores, I decided to try making my own. It was easy and I’m so glad I have some for my family to take on the go now. I love this particular recipe because the gel isn’t sticky, it dries quickly, and has a light, fresh scent that isn’t strong like regular hand sanitizers. Here’s how you can make your own hand sanitizer, too!

How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer, DIY hand sanitizer with step-by-step instructions and a video and ingredients links

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Ingredients to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer

Thank you to Marcy Crabtree of Ben and Me for this recipe!

  • 1 oz. (1/8  cup) Aloe Vera Gel (I used and love the SEVEN Minerals brand from Amazon)
  • 2 oz. Alcohol (at least 60% — I used Everclear 95% purchased at a liquor store. If you use Vodka, make sure it’s at least 60%.)
  • 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil  (I’m partial to the Rocky Mountain Oils, high quality and very affordable)
  • 10 drops Orange Essential Oil
  • 10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
  • Containers  (I found these on Amazon, and they’re great for this project!)

 

How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer, DIY hand sanitizer with step-by-step instructions and a video and ingredients links

(If you’re just starting with Essential Oils like I was, check out The Essentials Kit from Rocky Mountain Oils to get the Lemon, Orange, and Tea Tree Oils, plus a few others — Peppermint, Rosemary, and Lavender — for a great price!)

Step-By-Step Instructions to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer:

  1. Measure each ingredient (1 oz. aloe vera gel, 2 oz. alcohol, 10 drops each essential oil) in a glass bowl and mix well.
  2. Using a funnel, pour into the containers.
  3. Optional: Make labels that say “Hand Sanitizer”

Video to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer:

Enjoy this video of when I made our first batch of hand sanitizer.

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