🖐️✨DIY Natural Hand Sanitizer: Easy Recipes to Make at Home
These days, hand sanitizer has become a daily essential — tucked in our purses, cars, backpacks, and even on the kitchen counter. With so many harsh, chemical-filled sanitizers on store shelves, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the options. The truth is, you don’t need to settle for those strong-smelling formulas. You can make your own safe, effective, and skin-friendly sanitizer at home.
The CDC recommends washing your hands with soap and water whenever possible. But when you’re on the go, a natural hand sanitizer can be a great backup. Stores often run out or have limited stock — which makes DIY solutions not only healthier but also practical.
🌿 Natural Alternative from Earthie Mama
If you prefer ready-made, Earthie Mama offers an all-natural Hand Sanitizer Spray that’s in stock and ships quickly. But for those who enjoy DIY, I’ve got two simple recipes below that double as natural antiseptic sprays.
Why These Ingredients Work
Tea Tree & Lavender Essential Oils – powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Witch Hazel – astringent, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory, with naturally occurring alcohol.
Aloe Vera Gel – soothing, moisturizing, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial.
Vitamin E Oil – supports skin healing and acts as a natural preservative.
Together, these ingredients not only sanitize but also nourish your skin.
🌱 Gel Hand Sanitizer
Perfect for a squeezable bottle.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp Witch Hazel (or alcohol)
8 oz 100% pure Aloe Vera gel
¼ tsp Vitamin E oil
10 drops Tea Tree essential oil
5 drops Lavender essential oil
Directions
Mix Vitamin E and essential oils in a small container.
Add Witch Hazel and stir.
Combine with Aloe Vera gel and mix thoroughly.
Transfer into bottle and shake well before use.
This sanitizer should last several months, with Vitamin E acting as a preservative.
🌱 Spray Hand Sanitizer
Ideal for a 4 oz glass spray bottle (avoid plastic). Great for both hands and surfaces — and it doubles as a natural antiseptic spray for cuts and scrapes.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp Witch Hazel (or alcohol)
2 tsp Aloe Vera Gel or vegetable glycerin
8 drops Vitamin E oil
8–10 drops essential oils (Lavender, Tea Tree, Lemon, Orange, etc.)
Clean water
Directions
Mix Witch Hazel, Aloe Vera Gel, Vitamin E oil, and essential oils.
Pour into spray bottle.
Top with clean water until full.
Shake well before each use.
Tip: If you want to match CDC guidelines of 60% alcohol, replace the Witch Hazel and water with alcohol.
✨ Stay healthy, stay safe, and remember — natural alternatives not only protect you but also support your overall well-being.
💚 Alex
