Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer!

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After reading how harmful antibacterial hand sanitizers are, I decided to create my own.

Tea tree oil is a natural antibacterial agent that isn’t harmful to the body (like triclosan). I emphasized this in my hand spray.

Lea’s Safe No-Germ Hand Spray

Add together in 16 oz spray bottle (I used the one-finger pump kind) the following…

  • 8 oz (1 cup) water
  • 4 oz (1/2 cup) aloe vera concentrate (not the gel)
  • 2 oz (1/4 cup) olive oil (or almond, avocado, or jojoba)
  • 15 drops Tea Tree Oil
  • 20 drops Orange Essential Oil

I like the aroma of the orange EO, but feel free to swap it out for another scent you like.

I have a small 2 oz fingertip sprayer that I got right at Wal*Mart. I keep this in my purse so when we’re out shopping or after gymnastics I can give the kids a spay-down when we get into the car.

It’s become a good habit. Why not make it yours?

Shared on: Day 2 Day Joys, Simple Lives Thursday, Pennywise Platter @ Nourishing Gourmet, Homemaker Monday

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Lea Harris founded Nourishing Treasures in 2006. A mom passionate about her family's health and well-being, Lea believes education is power. Encouraging others to take baby steps in the right direction of health for their families, Lea's goal is to raise awareness of what goes into our mouths and on our bodies, providing natural alternative information that promotes health and prevents disease by using traditional foods and nature's medicine.

Lea is a Certified Health Coach graduate from Beyond Organic University, and a Certified Aromatherapist graduate from Aromahead Institute.

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Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer! — 14 Comments

  1. I’ll give this a try - My mom has multiple chemical sensitivity and can’t tolerate most sanitizers.
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  2. I’m a bit unsure of one item…Aloe Vera Concentrate. Would that be known as Aloe Vera Juice Concentrate? I could find that, but I’m having trouble finding just an aloe vera concentrate. Where do you suggest buying it? Thanks!

    • Yes, Aloe Vera Juice Concentrate is fine. I get mine from Vita Cost. Here is the direct link: http://www.vitacost.com/Lily-of-the-Desert-Whole-Leaf-Aloe-Vera-Juice-Concentrate
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  4. Question - what does the olive oil (or other types) do? I find that it just sits at the top and makes everything feel very greasy. I had made it in one bottle and tried pouring into smaller bottle and without pouring it quickly and getting it all over the place, all I would get is the olive oil. Am I missing something. Thanks much! Very interested in alternatives to the Purell!

    • It helps keep your hands moisturized and not dry out. When you use a spray bottle and shake well before pumping, you should get an even distribution.

      If you find it’s a pain, you can do without if you like :)

  5. do you have a sanitizer you would recommend for those of us that aren’t as DIY savvy? I would like to purchase a few for my sons classroom. They go through hand sanitizer like it’s water and I can’t see the teacher wanting to use something homemade. any rec’s?

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