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DIY Homemade All Natural Hand Sanitizer

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Published February 12, 2015 by Jennifer. 22 Comments.
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This all natural homemade hand sanitizer won't dry out your hands and doesn't use alcohol. It's the perfect combination to keep your hands sanitized when hand washing isn't an option.This all natural homemade hand sanitizer won't dry out your hands and doesn't use alcohol. It's the perfect combination to keep your hands sanitized when hand washing isn't an option. Simple DIY Hand Sanitizer with just a handful of ingredients, and without using alcohol. It won't dry your hands out, either!

This DIY Hand Sanitizer is a quick and easy recipe, and you only need a few ingredients on hand! Check out how easy it is to make this hand sanitizer that won’t dry out your hands. You might also enjoy our homemade cleaning wipes. Check out the quick video we made for you below.

glass bottle for homemade hand sanitizer

I don’t know about you but I can sometimes be a bit of a “germaphobe”. I don’t mean to be, but I am constantly using hand sanitizer. I have a bottle in my car door and I have a bottle in my purse.


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If I am ever doing anything anywhere with my hands, you can bet my hand sanitizer is about to be used! I don’t actually buy my hand sanitizer anymore, I make my own. Today I am going to share with you how to make your own DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer.

DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer

You may have noticed I like to use a lot of my essential oils for different things. From making sweet dreams, to cleaning the house, I use them every day. 

🙂 Want to know other ways you can use natural products?

You can find other ways to use essential oils by clicking here. 

DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer

To make your own DIY Hand Sanitizer you will need a few things on hand:

  • 4 oz Glass Spray Bottle
  • Witch Hazel
  • 2 tsps Vitamin E Oil
  • water
  • 10 drops Thieves Essential Oil

I use a glass spray bottle because the essential oils can have effects on the plastic and break it down over time. Glass is the way to go! These hand sanitizers are also small and perfect to make for traveling or even as teacher’s gifts.

DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer

How to Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer with Thieves

Making this homemade hand sanitizer is relatively easy. We even made a quick video showing you how we make a small squeeze tube for travel. (But remember, it’s a liquid, so it will be a little watery. I like the hand pump or hand spray bottle)

To make the Thieves sanitizer:

  1. Fill the bottle about halfway with witch hazel.
  2. Add 2 tsps of the Vitamin E oil
  3. Add 10 drops of Thieves essential oil
  4. Top the bottle off with water.
  5. Shake well before using. 

If you like making products like this, you might also like:

  • Homemade Disinfecting Wipes
  • Homemade VAPOR Rub
  • Peppermint Shower Bombs (opens up the nose!) 🙂

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  • Homemade Glass Cleaning Spray
  • Homemade Bug Spray
  • Easy Microwave Cleaning
  • Homemade Dusting Spray

Thieves Hand Sanitizer Ideas

I like to keep this hand sanitizer on hand at all times. It’s my favorite that never dries out my hands. If you are making a larger bottle for around the house, definitely use a glass bottle.

If you are making one quickly for on the go or travel, you can use plastic or silicone. Just realize that over time the oil will eventually start breaking these components down.

In the end, glass is the way to go for long term use. 

DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer

They are super quick to make and so easy to use. I love the Vitamin E oil in mine so it doesn’t dry out your hands like some alcohol based hand sanitizers can.

All Natural Hand Sanitizer

When I make these I like to make several at a time. I seriously go through hand sanitizer like it is going out of style! In my opinion, you can never have enough on hand.

I even made a printable label. Just print these out on sticker paper and then cut them out to fit your bottles. You can download the printable by clicking here.

Thieves Hand Sanitizer Printable

When to Use Hand Sanitizer

The preferred way to keep your hands clean and germ free will always be hand washing. But if you’re on the go and don’t have access to a sink and soap, hand sanitizer is the next best thing.

  • at the grocery store
  • after paying for anything
  • ALWAYS after filling up my gas tank
  • when going in and out of school with the kids
  • after touching any public surfaces
  • after hand shaking
DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer

I even have my kiddos trained to use hand sanitizers when hand washing isn’t available. It’s just another way to help fight all of those nasty germs that are everywhere we go. We love our DIY Homemade Hand Sanitizer. 

Are you interested in learning more about essential oils? You can find more information on Young Living Essential Oils here.

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February 12, 2015 · 22 Comments

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  1. Tamara says

    February 13, 2015 at 16:12

    I would love to make this. I have a big new bottle of Thieves and I intend to use it. Best smell ever.

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  2. Jillian Hudson says

    February 15, 2015 at 22:17

    This is a great recipe! I’d love it if you would share it on my new corn-free link party. http://www.creatingsilverlinings.com/corn-free-everyday-feb-15-2015/

    Reply
  3. Kristie says

    February 16, 2015 at 10:47

    I didn’t know you could make your own hand sanitizer! Now I’m going to have to try it 😀

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  4. Christine from SoDomesticallyChallenged says

    February 16, 2015 at 22:12

    Wow! This is awesome! I had no idea you could make hand sanitizer yourself!

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  5. Krista says

    February 17, 2015 at 20:46

    This would smell so much better than the store bought kind! I’m going to have to give it a try!

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  6. Leesha @ Living Contently says

    February 18, 2015 at 10:49

    I am always looking for natural alternatives to use in our home. I love this idea. Thanks for sharing! Pinning!

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  7. Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

    February 19, 2015 at 11:27

    Love this idea! I’ll have to make this SOON, we’ve been getting sick a lot lately! Pinned!

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  8. Free says

    February 26, 2015 at 09:25

    This is awesome. I love making my own homemade laundry and dishwasher soap. I’ll be making my own hand sanitizer from now own as well!

    Reply
  9. Paula Gray says

    April 18, 2015 at 21:27

    Sounds fantastic however if not in the US where can I buy Thieves essential oil?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 19, 2015 at 08:40

      They can ship it to you! 🙂

      Reply

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