Make your own DIY Foaming Hand Soap.
It’s easy, affordable, and so much healthier.
I fondly remember washing my hands at my aunt’s house as a child because she always had Bath and Body Works foaming hand soap.
Unfortunately, as an adult I’ve come to two realizations. One: soap is expensive, especially that divine Bath and Body works variety. Two: those delightful scents I loved so much are full of hormone disrupting chemicals and toxic ingredients.
The good news? You can create your own silky smooth foaming hand soap at home with just a few simple ingredients, for a fraction of the cost!
DIY Foaming Hand Soap: Natural and Customizable
While you won’t replicate the overpowering artificial scents of store-bought soaps, DIY foaming hand soap offers the chance to create your own personalized blends using essential oils. These natural essential oils provide a pleasant, gentle fragrance and may even offer therapeutic benefits.
Believe it or not, some people (like me!) find that eliminating artificial fragrances from their home can improve their health by reducing headaches, PMS symptoms, and even allergies.
Save Money and Embrace Natural Ingredients
Making your own foaming hand soap is a great way to:
- Save money on expensive store-bought varieties
- Avoid harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances
- Customize the scent with your favorite essential oils
DIY Foaming Hand Soap Recipe
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
- A foaming soap dispenser
- Castile soap (known for its gentleness)
- Water
- Olive oil (for added moisture)
- Essential oils of your choice (optional)
The recipe is a simple 1:2 ratio of castile soap to water, with a splash of olive oil for added luxury. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to create a custom scent. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
- Kitchen: Lemongrass essential oil is a popular choice for its refreshing, clean scent.
- Bathroom: Rotate your essential oils based on the season. Consider:
- Spring: Uplifting blends with ylang-ylang essential oil.
- Summer: Light and citrusy with lemon essential oil.
- Fall: Warm and spicy with cassia essential oil.
- Winter: Protective and invigorating with thieves, frankincense, or orange essential oils.
A foaming soap dispenser is essential to this recipe. Using a regular pump dispenser with Castile soap will have disastrous consequences. Think soap lining your walls and ceilings.
With this easy DIY recipe, you can enjoy the luxurious feel of foaming hand soap while avoiding harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances. Now that your hands are nice and clean, you’re ready to whip up a delicious recipe for your family, like these simple Milanesas.
