Natural Homemade Body Wash with Simple Ingredients
Homemade body wash. All natural and leaves my skin soft and smooth. Has also massively helped my acne prone skin.
Yield: 1 1-2 cups
Cost: 3
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Equipment
Materials
- 1/2 Cup Raw Honey
- 1/2 Cup Liquid Castile Soap unscented or your favorite scent
- 1/2 Cup Oil of choice, we used a mix of castor oil and coconut oil
- 10-15 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 5-10 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 Teaspoon Vitamin E Oil for its antioxidant powers
- 1 Teaspoon Vegetable Glycerin for added moisture
- 1/4 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum to thicken the body wash
- 1 Teaspoon Shea Butter for extra hydration
Instructions
- In a clean mason jar or pump bottle, combine the liquid Castile soap, honey, and carrier oil. Stir gently to blend.1/2 Cup Raw Honey, 1/2 Cup Liquid Castile Soap, 1/2 Cup Oil
- Add 5-10 drops of your preferred essential oils, such as lavender essential oil for a calming scent, or tea tree oil for its antibacterial properties. You can mix scents to create your own favorite blend.10-15 Drops Lavender Essential Oil, 5-10 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil
- If adding any of the other ingredients, add those now.1 Teaspoon Vitamin E Oil, 1 Teaspoon Vegetable Glycerin, 1/4 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum, 1 Teaspoon Shea Butter
- Pour the mixture into a foaming soap dispenser or pump bottle. Give it a good shake before each use to keep ingredients blended.
- Store at room temperature, and use within 3-4 weeks for optimal freshness.