DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipe and Bug Repellent with Essential Oils - All in One!
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.
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!
Notes
We have chosen essential oils that are shown to be safe for children. Please refer to online guidelines for the safe ratio of essential oils to carrier oils for the age of your child. You can double the amount of essential oils you are using if you are making the recipe for adults.