Make a DIY hand sanitizer recipe and essential oil bug repellent all in one bottle! An all-natural hand sanitizer and homemade bug repellent are made especially for children.
Who knew that 2020 would make all of us experts in hand sanitizer?! First, it was impossible to find. Then, we got picky about what kind we liked. And those brands most likely were sold out because everyone else loved them, too. You are going to love this DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe!
This is an amazing moisturizing hand sanitizer. It also doubles as a mosquito and bug repellent. It is great for summer outdoor activities like campfires and camping. Use it along with Homemade Citronella Candles with Eucalyptus during summer evenings.
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DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe and Essential Oil Bug Repellent
DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe Supplies:
- Aloe Vera gel – counterbalances the drying effects of the alcohol
- 120 proof or higher drinking alcohol or 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol – kills the germs
- Vegetable glycerin – helps keep moisture in your skin
- Sweet almond oil – a carrier oil for the oils
- Rosehip oil – a carrier oil that’s great for skin
- Ylang ylang essential oil – kills germs and promotes relaxation (bonus!)
- Citronella essential oil – this one keeps the bugs at bay
- Eucalyptus essential oil – this also keeps the bugs away
- 3 ounce plastic squeeze-top travel bottles
- Measuring cup
- Funnel
- Whisk
- Label
DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe and Essential Oil Bug Repellent Instructions:
Add the aloe gel, alcohol, and sweet almond oil to a measuring cup. Whisk together.
Whisk in essential oils. These essential oils are generally accepted as safe for children. Please refer to online guidelines for the safe ratio of essential oils to carrier oils for your child’s age. You can double the amount of essential oils you use if you make the recipe for adults.
Using a funnel, add the mixture into the bottle, stopping about ½” from the top. Add the top and screw on tightly. Affix your label!
DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe and Bug Repellent with Essential Oils - All in One!
Equipment
- Measuring cup
- Funnel
- Whisk
Materials
- 1/3 cup Aloe Vera gel Find it here on Amazon
- 1 cup 120 proof or higher drinking alcohol or 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol
- 1 tablespoon vegetable glycerin Find it here on Amazon
- 1/2 tablespoon sweet almond oil Find it here on Amazon
- 1/2 tablespoon rosehip oil Find it here on Amazon
- *5-10 drops of ylang ylang essential oil Find it here on Amazon
- 5-10 drops of citronella essential oil Find it here on Amazon
- 5-10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil Find it here on Amazon
- 3 3 ounce plastic squeeze top travel bottles Find it here on Amazon
Instructions
- Add aloe gel, alcohol, and arnica oil to a measuring cup. Whisk together.
- Whisk in essential oils.
- Using a funnel, add the mixture into your bottle, stopping about ½” from the top. Add the top and screw on tightly.
- Affix your label!
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