Are you tired of using toxic hand sanitizers? Would you like to know how to make an essential oil hand sanitizer that is actually good for you? This recipe not only works great, but smells amazing!
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How to Make Hand Sanitizer
Today I’m going to share with you one of my best-selling recipes! At Healing Blends For Life it’s know as ‘Clean Kids Hand Sanitizer‘.
It’s an amazing all natural hand sanitizer Spray that contains essential oils! And not only can you use it on hands but you can use it to disinfect surfaces as well!
I know that the name says ‘kids hand sanitizer’, but don’t let the name fool you! There are lots of adults that buy it for themselves. Probably because it smells AMAZING and leaves hands fresh, nourished and germ free!
How many times a day do you tell your child not to touch something? ‘Don’t pick that up!’ ‘You don’t know where that’s been!’ ‘That has germs!’ In my experience as a mother of four, somebody is always picking something up from the ground that they shouldn’t!
And while baby wipes come in handy for wiping hands, they just don’t quite cut it! Baby wipes don’t kill germs
Watch the above video to see how easy it is to make your own Antibacterial Kids Hand Sanitizer!
In addition to cleaning hands and cleaning surfaces, essential oils are also very effective at nourishing and repairing the skin.
Essential Oils for Skin
When it comes to skin care nothing beats essential oils!
And when it comes to making our skin look younger and more vibrant essential oils are also the answer!
This hand sanitizer recipe is just one of many excellent beauty and body care recipes that are included in the Beauty and Body Care Essential Oil Recipes.
These are all recipes that I not only make for myself and my family but for clients as well. Over the years some of these recipes have been my most requested blends and ones that customers come back for again and again.
I know that you will love them as much as I do! I can’t imagine my daily skin care routine without these recipes!
Hand Sanitizer for Kids
Now you might be asking: why should I make my own hand sanitizer when I can just buy a bottle at the dollar store?!
The first reason that you want to avoid store bought antibacterial anything, is that it destroys the protective barrier on the skin, also know as the stratum corneum.
This barrier is important in that it helps the body to prevent foreign invaders (including bacteria!) from entering the body. So, the very product that you buy to kill the germs is opening up your body to receive germs!
The second reason to avoid commercial hand sanitizers is that they contain parabens! I don’t know about you, but I don’t feed my kids a healthy organic diet so that they can rub chemicals on their bodies!
Parabens cause all kinds of problems in the body. They are linked to cancer, endocrine disruption and they even mimic estrogen! Not something that I want to put on my growing child’s skin!
Hand Sanitizer Recipe
The Third Reason to stay away from store bought hand sanitizers is that they contain a very high percentage of alcohols. These alcohols are absorbed by the body and enter the blood stream. This is damaging to the body, especially a childs.
Also, we all know how quickly a small child can drink things that they shouldn’t!
All you have to do is turn around for a second and they are getting into something that they shouldn’t be! Trust me, I know! Once, I turned around to find my youngest drinking bubbles!? I’m guessing that bubbles do not qualify as an organic food;)
Due to the high concentration of alcohol in store bought hand sanitizers it only takes a few squirts and your child could be displaying symptoms of drunkenness.
If they consume too much, alcohol poisoning is a real risk. Symptoms of alcohol poisoning include confusion, inability to wake up, vomiting, seizures, and slow or irregular breathing, according to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
The fourth reason we should all be avoiding store bought hand sanitizers, is that while they do kill bacteria, it might not be the kind that you want to kill!
Commercial hand sanitizers kill good bacteria, allowing bad bacteria to flourish and become resistant. If the good bacteria are gone, there is nothing left to fight the bad bacteria that come along!
Pretty scary stuff, huh?!
This is just a few of the main reasons that store bought hand sanitizers should be avoided.
Hand Sanitizer Spray Recipe
Now let’s break down the ingredients in this handmade hand sanitizer so that we can see how they not only kill the germs safely, but nourish your whole body as well!
The first ingredient in this recipe is Red Mandarin essential oil. Red Mandarin has a sweet, fruity, uplifting scent.
It is a very safe essential oil for children and it is safe to use during pregnancy as well.
Red Mandarin contains the highest amount of vitamin C and is an excellent immune system booster. It is antiseptic, antibacterial, antispasmodic, digestive and sedative.
Red Mandarin is also very replenishing, making it great for those that are always on the go. It is an excellent essential oil to use for adrenal exhaustion, fatigue, stress, tension, moodiness, anxiety and nervous tension. Maybe this is why I love this hand sanitizer as much as my kids?!
As you can see this essential oil not only kills bacteria and strengthens the immune system, but nourishes the whole body!
And it doesn’t stop there! Red Mandarin is also nourishing to the mind, helping to ease our stress and soothe emotional upset.
I bet that you didn’t think that you could get that from a hand sanitizer?!
How to Make Hand Sanitizer Spray
Ingredient number two in our recipe is: Lavender essential oil.
I’m sure you are probably familiar with this oil’s relaxing benefits, but did you know that Lavender is also antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral?
Or that it is analgesic, antidepressant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, sedative and an antispasmodic?
I love to use it for burns, wound healing, acne, eczema, insect bites, headaches, toothaches and nausea.
(Check out my post 7 Essential Oils That You NEED to Have in Your First Aid Kit, to see why I always have Lavender on hand!)
Lavender really is an excellent all-purpose Oil!
In addition to its physical healing properties it is also very useful for anxiety, irritability, fussy babies, anger, compulsion, OCD and road rage!
This hand sanitizer is like a hundred products all in one! This is why I am obsessed with essential oils! Is there anything that they can’t do?!
Best Hand Sanitizer for Kids
And finally our third, and last, ingredient in our hand sanitizer is: (drum roll please….)
The plant enzymes that I use are derived from vegetables and fruits and are hypoallergenic. They have so many uses! Plant enzymes are a must for every household!
Plant enzymes hydrate the skin and activate the bodies own healing mechanisms. They help to relieve digestive and intestinal discomfort.
Plant Enzymes also destroy protein structures, which allows them to assist in breaking down bacteria.
And, something else that they are excellent at, is eliminating stains and odors! Yes you heard me right! These enzymes break down the molecular structure of stains and odors without harming fabrics.
You can spray it into the air or directly onto stains and odor-causing sources such as shoes, clothing, bed linens, upholstery, carpet, auto interiors, etc.
Is that not music to every mom’s ears!When was the last time your hand sanitizer did that?!
DIY Hand Sanitizer Spray With Essential Oils
Also, let me share with you the type of bottle that I use, just in case you are wondering what you should put your hand sanitizer spray in. A glass bottle is always best to use.
But when making products that kids will be using, I tend to shy away from glass to avoid broken bottles. When I do use plastic I use a PET plastic bottle.
These are the safest plastic bottles to use as they are not known to leach any chemicals that can cause cancer and disrupt hormones. You can purchase them here. Or if you decide that you want to use glass you can find them here.
Well, there you have it! This hand sanitizer is simple, effective and smells super yummy!
Are you not totally convinced that you should make this hand sanitizer for your family?! Trust me, you will love it!
What are some of your go to essential oils for eliminating bacteria? Do you have a favorite?
I would love to hear from you! And don’t forget to let me know how you and your family like the hand sanitizer!
And you can also find out how you can purchase the best quality essential oils at wholesale prices here!
How To Make Hand Sanitizer!
This hand sanitizer not only kills germs, but smells amazing! Use this to nourish the skin and the body!
Materials
- 7 Drops Red Mandarin
- 5 Drops Lavender
- 2 oz. Plant Enzymes
- 2 oz. Glass or PET Spray Bottle
Tools
- If you find that filling the bottles is difficult you can always use a funnel to prevent spilling the plant enzymes.
Instructions
- Add Red Mandarin and Lavender essential oils to 2oz. Glass or PET spray bottle.
- Next add your plant Enzymes, screw on the lid and give it a good shake!
- Add a label to your bottle and you are ready to go! Don't forget to shake well before each use.
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I Thank you for providing this simple recipe and making it doable…..it would be great if you could market this product or its ingredients for children’s centers, nurseries, schools to make it convenient for use…in small and large quantities….. this, cleaning products and an air sanitizer! I firmly believe that it is not for lack of need or willingness of people to make the switch, it is the ease and accessibility that wins out in this highly chemicalized environment where all the wrong things are readily available.
Hi, from the UK and never heard of “plant enzymes”. Quick google and can’t find anything that looks like yours. Any ideas on what we may call it? Love the idea, daughter has psoriasis and allergic to aloe. Trying to make fit her. Thanks