No matter what kind of hand soap you choose, none will be totally effective unless you wash your hands in the proper way. It will certainly be more tempting to use your own DIY soap as opposed to a shop-bought version, but regardless you should always keep note of the following method: 1.Run the tap with warm water. 2.Rub the soap in your hands until it lathers completely across your palms, fingers, wrists, and fingernails. 3.Continue to wash your hands in this fashion for at least 15-20 seconds before rinsing your hands well. With this technique in mind, you can be assured that both the strength of the soap and the goodness of the essential oils will be properly integrated into your hands.