Our bodies were designed to fight infections, but sometimes we need a little help. And for children who go to school, their immune systems are under constant attack. Who are you going to call when cold season hits your child’s school? For us essential oil users, we grab our OK For Kids Healthy Hero blend of Lemon, Lavender, Rosalina, Sweet Marjoram and Spruce to keep kids healthy. Healthy Hero has many of the same therapeutic properties as our Fighting Five Synergy blend but is safe for both little ones and adults.
When the number one tip for keeping airborne ailments at bay is washing your hands, you can easily be your child’s superhero with this DIY Healthy Hero Foaming Hand Soap. This recipe is easy to make, cheap and effective. Just add soap and Healthy Hero to a soap dispenser and mix gently. Your kids will love the way it smells, and who doesn’t love bubbles?
What You Need
Foam soap dispenser
1/2 cup unscented soap
1/2 cup distilled water
¼ teaspoon of Sweet Almond oil
40 drops of Healthy Hero
Preservative (manufacturer's recommended amount)
Directions
Yield: Approximately 1 1/4 cup of foam soap
Add the ingredients to the foam soap dispenser and stir together.
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Why would a preservative be needed to prevent microbes if the “Healthy Hero” oil blend itself is intended to prevent microbes?
Hi Debra! We recommend a preservative to prevent mold, bacteria and the growth of other microorganisms. Microbes aren’t always seen, so for this reason we recommend adding a preservative.
This recipe seems too rich. I’ve been using 1/8 cup of unscented Castile soap, 1/4 tsp of coconut oil and 10 drops of eo. Then I fill with distilled water. It never lasts more than a week so I don’t add a preservative. Is this ineffective?
Hi Dena! Diffusing Healthy Hero is a great way to experience this blend, and obtain it’s benefits.
Can the healthy hero blend be used in a diffuser ?
Hi Maria! You could make a hand spray by combining 2 tsp grain alcohol, 12 drops essential oil of your choosing and 2 oz distilled water in a PET plastic spray bottle.
Is there a way to make a hand sanitizer spray for on the go?
Can I use like distilled water
witch hazel
and aloe vera? with some drops of this oil?
Do you have a recipe?
Hi Lavender! Yes, castile soap is great for this recipe!
For the unscented soap: Can I use Castile soap?
Thank you
Hi Lauren! Yes you use Coconut and most nut-free carrier oils. These ingredients do mix well and are best stirred together.
I have two questions:
1) what’s a nut free alternative? Fractioned coconut oil?
2) do these ingredients combine well, or do you have to shake before each use?
Thanks!
Hi Helen! Just add 10 drops of the essential oil of your choosing. No carrier oil or water necessary.
Can u explain to me what. Do I add to the inhaler, do I add water plus 5 drops of an oil or just the oil or oil with a carrier. Its for the inhaler. And do I literally breath it in? Ty
Edens Garden
June 25, 2019
Hi Lisa! This article is informative, and may answer some of your questions: https://www.edensgarden.com/blogs/news/what-you-need-to-know-about-preservatives