One of my favourite new pastimes is to make my own household products with essential oils! I even tried out a few new recipes during the holidays to give as gifts. Now I’d like to share my two favourite blends so you can make your own natural products.
Hand sanitizer
I always keep a small bottle of hand sanitizer in my purse because it’s really handy, especially when I go to a restaurant. It smells good and sanitizes, leaving my hands germ-free.
- 1 spray bottle, 60 mL (2 oz)
- 15 mL (1 tbsp.) witch hazel
- 10 mL (2 tsp.) pure aloe vera gel
- 10 mL (2 tsp.) vitamin E oil
- 10 drops each: lavender, tea tree, and frankincense essential oils
- 15 mL (1 tbsp.) pure alcohol
- Water to fill the bottle
To make this hand sanitizer, you need :
Simply add all the ingredients to the bottle, using a funnel if necessary, and then add your own label.
Air freshener
This blend can transform a room with a citrus aroma that will uplift anyone’s spirits. I leave a small spray bottle of it in my bathrooms, so I can always keep them smelling clean and fresh.
- 1 spray bottle, 60 mL (2 oz)
- 10 drops each: lemon, mandarin and tea tree essential oils
- Water to fill bottle
It’s so simple and inexpensive to make. Simply drip the essential oils directly into the bottle and top up with water. Be sure to shake it a little before each use. It’s as simple as that!
*Not guaranteed to protect against infectious diseases.