Making Fragrant Hand Sanitizer: Oil Quantity Tips

Hand sanitiser is an essential item for many people, but it can often have an unpleasant scent. Luckily, it's easy to add your own fragrance oil to hand sanitiser at home. In this article, we'll be exploring how much fragrance oil to add to hand sanitiser, so you can create a pleasant-smelling product that's perfect for you.

The amount of fragrance oil needed depends on the volume of hand sanitiser

The amount of fragrance oil you need to add to hand sanitiser depends on the volume of hand sanitiser you are making. If you are making a 16 oz batch of hand sanitiser, you will need 160 drops of fragrance oil (about 0.5 oz) to scent it. This equates to about 15-20 drops of fragrance oil per 2 oz of hand sanitiser.

You can also measure the amount of fragrance oil needed by weight. You will want 3-6% total essential oils to base. So, if you are making a batch of 16 oz of hand sanitiser, you will need 1 oz of essential oil.

The most important thing to include for a proper DIY hand sanitiser is isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, which must be at least 60% of the total solution. Other things, such as aloe vera and essential oils, can also be included in small amounts for additional benefits and scent.

You can conduct a test by pouring a dime-sized drop of your scented liquid into your hand and massaging it gently into your skin. If it smells good to you, great! If not, add a few more drops before testing again.

The strength of the fragrance oil's scent

The general rule of thumb is to add 15-20 drops of fragrance oil per 2 oz of hand sanitiser. This can be adjusted to your personal preference. For example, one source suggests adding 160 drops of fragrance oil to 16 oz of hand sanitiser to achieve their desired scent.

It's important to note that essential oils are typically added in small amounts, usually around 3-6% of the total volume of the hand sanitiser. This equates to approximately 10 ml of each essential oil per 16 oz of base.

When adding fragrance oil to your hand sanitiser, it's recommended to conduct a test by pouring a dime-sized drop of the scented liquid into your hand and massaging it gently into your skin. If the scent is not strong enough, you can add a few more drops of fragrance oil and test again.

The number of different oils used

When making your own hand sanitiser, the number of drops of fragrance oil you need to add depends on the volume of hand sanitiser you are making, and how strong you want the scent to be.

For a 16 oz batch of hand sanitiser, you will need 160 drops of fragrance oil (about 0.5 oz). This equates to about 15-20 drops of fragrance oil per 2 oz of hand sanitiser. If you are using three different oils, you will need 10 ml of each oil, for a total of 1 oz of essential oil.

You can test the scent by pouring a dime-sized drop of your scented liquid into your hand and massaging it gently into your skin. If it smells good to you, you have added enough oil. If not, add a few more drops and test again.

The type of base used

If you are making your own hand sanitiser, you can use a digital scale to measure the appropriate amount of base for your total bottle amount and oz fill. You can then add your essential oils. You will want 3-6% total essential oils to base. So, for example, if you are making a batch of sanitiser with 16 oz of base, you will need 10 ml of each essential oil, for a total of 1 oz of essential oil.

You can also add fragrance oil to hand sanitiser to improve the scent. You can add about 15-20 drops of fragrance oil per 2 oz of hand sanitiser. If you are adding fragrance oil to a 16 oz hand sanitiser, you will need about 160 drops of fragrance oil (about 0.5 oz).

It is important to ensure that the fragrance oil you choose for your hand sanitiser is skin-safe. You can conduct a test by pouring a dime-sized drop of your scented liquid into your hand and massaging it gently into your skin. If it smells good to you, great! If not, you can add a few more drops before testing again.

The method of mixing the oil and sanitiser

Once you have measured out your ingredients, you can choose from two methods to mix them together. The first method involves pouring the hand sanitiser into a clean bowl and adding the fragrance oil. You can then stir the mixture until the oil is well combined. However, you will then need a funnel to replace the liquid into the bottle. The second method is to pour the hand sanitiser into the bottle, add the fragrance oil, and then shake the bottle vigorously (ensuring the lid is tightly screwed on).

It is important to note that the fragrance oil you choose should be skin-safe. You can conduct a test by pouring a dime-sized drop of the scented liquid into your hand and massaging it gently into your skin. If you are happy with the scent, you are good to go! If not, you can add a few more drops of fragrance oil and test again.

It is also worth noting that, while fragrance oil is optional, other ingredients such as isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and aloe vera are essential for a proper DIY hand sanitiser. The isopropyl alcohol must be at least 60% of the total solution.

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