10 Totally Tempting Natural Sanitizers

Created by Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, a renowned women’s health and wellness expert who specializes in health and fertility challenges, this sanitizer is effective, smells great, and doesn’t dry out your hands. It is formulated without parabens, silicones, artificial dyes, artificial fragrances, phthalates, sulfates, gluten, mineral oil, PEGs, formaldehydes, propylene glycol, GMOs, and any hormone-disrupting substances. 

When COVID hit, Body Bliss quickly developed this rinse -free hand wash made with 60% ethyl alcohol, which meets the CDC recommendations. It is infused with a botanical blend of moisturizing and skin conditioning ingredients. The scented Uplifting Lemon & Tea Tree wash packs a one-two punch of great scent and antibacterial power. The Unscented version is also effective and ideal for those who may want a more neutral fragrance. Both versions are free of harsh ingredients that can strip the skin of its protective barrier and cause skin diseases like eczema.

Cruelty-free, vegan, and gluten-free, this spray was created for the beauty industry by a longtime beauty brand Bodyography. Safe for skin, this multi-tasking spray also works instantly to eliminate germs and bacteria from cosmetic products, tester displays, makeup kits, and workstations, making this an ideal choice for makeup artists, estheticians, and other beauty pros.

Some of us completely fried our hands, courtesy of the highly effective, yet extremely drying alcohol that is at the core of many hand sanitizers. This hand cleanser stands out for being hypochlorous acid based. HOCl is the infection-fighting compound found naturally in human white blood cells. Inside of the body, HOCl works to fight off bacteria and viruses. This proprietary solution from Clean Republic is replicated outside of the body by running an electrical charge through a combination of salt and water. The resulting electro-chemical reaction produces HOCl within a solution now known as anolyte water. This medical-strength hand cleanser is effective in fighting germs while being non-irritating, eco-friendly, non-cytotoxic, and alcohol-free, even oxygenating skin to increase natural hydration. Plus, it contains no steroids, triclosan, or antibiotics.

Curie’s hand sanitizer moisturizes skin while killing germs. It is made in a licensed OTC lab and with powerfully effective 70% ethyl alcohol, yet there is no lingering alcohol scent. It is made with only clean ingredients, the packaging is 100% recyclable, and it is Leaping Bunny Certified. It is also available in a set that includes a 2-ounce bottle for on-the-go and an 8-ounce bottle for home.

This unscented hand sanitizer with moisturizing aloe is an antimicrobial gel that contains 65 percent ethyl alcohol and dual moisturizers to help keep skin hydrated—no rinsing or drying with towels is needed. The alcohol sanitizes on contact, and dryness is alleviated with an aloe vera and glycerin blend that improves skin’s hydration and elasticity, while Isopropyl Myristate is a natural emollient that moisturizes the skin, strengthening its natural moisture barrier and helping it stay hydrated to reduce moisture loss. Plus, this sanitizer meets U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) healthcare personnel hand-washing requirements, making it ideal for front- and back-of-house use, along with retail.

Olika means “differently” in Swedish, and this uniquely designed sanitizer stands out for both its ingredients and its eco approach. Made with 65% ethyl alcohol to kill 99.9% of germs, OLIKA’s clean and effective refillable misting hand sanitizer cleans hands without drying them out, thanks to the gentle blend of aloe and glycerin. While petite, the Clip-On packs a punch with 300-plus mists per package, and each container is refillable, reusable, and recyclable.

This moisturizing sanitizer is FDA and CDC compliant and kills 99.9 percent of common germs while hydrating hands with a proprietary blend of aloe, essential oils, and glycerin. Along with the new Orange Pineapple option, it also is available in a signature Herbal Scent made with rosemary, peppermint, lavender, oregano, lemon, and thyme essential oils.

Formulated with just 4 essential ingredients and with no added fragrances or oils, this sanitizing spray was created out of a partnership with SpaRitual and its parent company, Orly. Made with 75% isopropyl alcohol, it’s highly effective. It’s also effective in serving the local community— the first batch of 5,000 units was donated to the City of Los Angeles with a special emphasis on serving the city’s at-risk homeless population.

Is this scrumptious-smelling concoction a sanitizer or a fragrance? Maybe a little bit of both? The sanitizer is extremely effective and made with 70% isopropyl alcohol. But it is also infused with the company’s trademark blend of essential oils, so it features top, middle, and base notes that include pineapple, citrus, lemongrass, lavender, floral, eucalyptus, patchouli, and vanilla. So, it does good AND smells good. Plus, it is both cruelty free and vegan friendly.