Traditional anti-bacterial hand sanitizers are known to do more harm than good since they kill good bacteria along with the bad bacteria. Learn how to make a version at home that is not only safe and non-toxic, but builds up your immunity too.
About the ingredients/supplies
doTERRA OnGuard essential oil
- Supports healthy immune and respiratory function
- Protects against environmental threats
- Supports the body’s natural antioxidant defenses
- Energizing and uplifting aroma
Witch hazel
- Contains antioxidants which fight free radicals
- Extracted from the Witch hazel shrub, it is an effective natural cleanser
- Alcohol-free and this particular brand I use also contains aloe vera, so your hands stay moisturized
Vitamin E oil
- Contains healing properties along with antioxidants and reduces free radicals
- Excellent moisturizer for all skin types
- Rejuvenates and restores dehydrated skin
Distilled water
- The best option for the cleanest hand sanitizer possible
- If you don’t have distilled water, filtered water is a close second
- Doesn’t contain any of the nasty minerals found in tap water
Dark glass spray bottle (1oz)
- Dark glass preserves the effectiveness of the essential oils naturally
- Does not leach into essential oils like a plastic container would
- Makes a great travel size
How to make
- Add 1 tsp of Witch hazel to the spray bottle
- Next, add 1/4 tsp of Vitamin E to the spray bottle
- Carefully add distilled (or filtered) water to the spray bottle making sure to leave clearance to screw the cap back on
- Add 15 drops of doTERRA OnGuard essential oil to the bottle
- Add the top back on and give it a shake
- Enjoy!