# DIY Natural Hand Sanitizer The Free People Blog Shows How to Make a Sanitizer Without Chemicals By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-06-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-hand-sanitizer References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2014/06/diy-allnatural-hand-sanitizer/) The beauty of natural hand sanitizer is you won't have the characteristic, nose-stinging odor that accompanies standard chemical ones. A DIY project to create your own all-natural product is available on the Free People blog, thanks to blogger Brigette. Doing away with harsh and potentially harmful chemicals, this natural hand sanitizer recipe calls for [environmentally friendly ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-surface-eco-cleaner) like aloe vera gel, tea tree oil, vitamin E oil, witch hazel and a range of essential oils. This will result in a much nicer smelling hand cleaner, a fun DIY project for you to get into while doing away with toxic materials. This natural hand sanitizer you can make at home shows how prevalent the all-natural trend is when it comes to cosmetics and beauty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **All-natural Hand Sanitizer:** Creating a hand sanitizer with only natural ingredients presents an opportunity for cosmetics and health industries to explore environmentally friendly alternatives. - **DIY Beauty Products:** DIY natural beauty products have been on the rise, signaling an opportunity for individuals and corporations alike to market and sell these sustainable, chemical-free products. - **Essential Oils:** As people seek alternatives to harsh chemicals, essential oils stand as a potential industry trend for those in the beauty and alternative health spaces to capitalize on. ### Where This Applies - **Cosmetics:** Cosmetics companies can take advantage of the all-natural trend by creating and marketing a range of chemical-free, environmentally friendly products, like hand sanitizer. - **Health:** Alternative health and wellness industry can market all-natural products, like hand sanitizers made with essential oils, as a safe, healthy option for consumers who want to take a break from harsh chemicals. - **Retail:** As people become more interested in all-natural products, retailers can take advantage by creating products, workshops, and classes focused on natural and sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bio-Based Moisturizing Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gojo.md) - [Perfume-Inspired Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumeinspired-hand-sanitizers.md) - [Skincare-Inspired Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noshinku.md) - [Skincare-Forward Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-999-hydrating-hand-sanitizer.md) - [Skin-Caring Hand Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchlands-gentle-mist.md) - [Hand Sanitizer Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-sanitizer-serum.md) - [Free-From Household Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-surface-eco-cleaner.md) - [Naturally Derived Hand Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-liquid-hand-soap.md) - [Accessorized Cleansing Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-cleansing-mists.md)