Basic DIY Homemade Body Wash Recipe
It’s easy to customize this recipe which allows you to experiment with different essential oil combinations, carrier oils, and moisturizers to create your perfect body wash.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup liquid castile soap
- 1/2 cup distilled water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or carrier oil of choice-coconut oil is anti-bacterial, can make it last somewhat longer
- 1 tablespoon vegetable glycerin or vitamin E oil optional- these provide moisture to the skin
- 15-20 drops of essential oil of your choice
- A bottle or container for storage
Instructions
- In your storage container, add the liquid castile soap.
- Add the distilled water to the container.
- Add your carrier oil to the mix.
- Add the vitamin E oil. or glycerin.
- Add the essential oil of your choice.
- hake the ingredients together to mix them well. Make sure to shake the bottle before each use, as the ingredients can separate over time.
Notes
This body wash should be used within a month or two and stored in a cool, dark place. As always, perform a patch test to make sure you do not have any reactions to the new product. The ingredients are gentle and should be suitable for most skin types.
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