DIY Antibacterial liquid hand soap

Doesn’t it seem like every cold and flu season there’s a new and improved threat out there (enter coronavirus 😷)? I don’t know what its status will be when you read this, but be safe out there! And for goodness sake, wash your hands! Anytime there is talk of staying germ-free during cold and flu season, the number one tip is always, “Wash your hands!” So here’s what I use to protect against seasonal threats. My DIY Antibacterial liquid hand soap recipe uses clean, all-natural ingredients and hasn’t let me down yet. I also find it not to be drying like other soaps, and actually moisturizes ⏤ which is a plus!

If you’re on the go and need some hand sanitizer, check out this recipe. And, if you want all the help you can get this season, check out my DIY Easy antibacterial mouthwash. Both recipes make use of doTERRA OnGuard essential oil, which is truly the star of the show here. Click the link below to get some of this magic for yourself.

About the supplies/ingredients

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Castile soap

All-natural and plant-based
Non-toxic
Gentle, yet effective

Grapeseed oil

Penetrates and nourishes the skin
Moisturizing for the skin
A lighter oil that is great for all skin types

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

Foaming soap dispenser

Is the key to a proper foaming hand soap, soap will not foam without one
You can re-use a foaming dispenser you already have, or purchase a new one (the one I used is linked above 👆🏾)
I love foaming soap since it uses a fraction of the amount of soap of a typical soap dispenser saving cash money honey

Distilled water

Best option for the cleanest hand soap possible
If you don’t have distilled water on hand, don’t fret! Filtered water is a close second
It doesn’t contain any of the nasty minerals found in tap water