DIY All Natural Foaming Face Wash Recipe
I have found it, better yet… I have created the BEST All Natural Face Wash out there!
For years I have been in search of a face wash that doesn’t dry my skin, doesn’t make it too oily and for one that isn’t made with toxic chemicals…. guess what? It doesn’t exist at an affordable price UNLESS you make it yourself!
Want to know the best part? It is super easy to make, it’s affordable and it will take you less than 5 minutes to make and will last you for months and months!
Oils Featured In This All Natural Foaming Face Wash Recipe
I am featuring 3 oils in this recipe. Here are a few details on each of them and why I choose to use these oils.
Coconut Oil – the fatty acids in coconut oil are incredibly beneficial for your skin and protecting your skin against acne.
According to Organic Facts:
Coconut oil is the source of two of the most powerful antimicrobial agents found in food. These two antimicrobial powerhouses are Capric Acid and Lauric Acid. They are the same acids that are found in breast milk which keep newborn babies protected from infections. When these are applied on the skin, some microbes (good ones) present on the skin convert these acids into Monocaprin and Monolaurin, respectively. This helps to replace the protective acid layer on the skin which is removed through constant washing and wiping by frustrated teenagers. Basically, without the microbial infection, acne cannot develop! Not only external application, but also internal consumption of coconut oil will give you a similar level of protection, but direct application is usually suggested.
Geranium Essential Oil – Geranium essential oil is one of my most treasured oils. It has a very pleasant smell, similar to the rose, that is very uplifting to the mood.
Geranium is incredible for dry skin and is perfect for individuals who have sensitive skin. It helps fight acne, is an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory oil that is refreshing and relaxing to the skin.
Geranium oil has been used for many many years to fight wrinkles. It may balance the sebum, which is the fatty secretion in the sebaceous glands of the skin that keeps the skin supple. (source)
Sandalwood Essential Oil – Sandalwood has antibiotic properties and helps aid in creating skin that is free and clear from bacteria and viruses.
Sandalwood naturally softens the skin leaving it smooth and silky, and offers relief for those suffering from oily skin. It even outs your dry and/or oily skin to create the soft and natural glow to your skin.
It also is the perfect agent to fight stubborn acne. When you create a skin that isn’t too oily or that isn’t too dry, you create a skin with a proper balance of moisture and this will aid in helping clear up acne.
So let’s get to this incredible all natural foaming face wash recipe, alright?
DIY All Natural Foaming Face Wash Recipe
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- 1 cup distilled or filtered water
- 1/4 cup Organic Pure Unscented Castile Liquid Soap
- 2 tbsp Coconut (Fractionated) Carrier Oil or Coconut (Fractionated) Carrier Oil
- 15 drops sandalwood essential oil (I buy my therapeutic grade essential oils HERE)
- 25 drops geranium essential oil (I buy my therapeutic grade essential oils HERE)
- 1 Coconut (Fractionated) Carrier Oil
Instructions
- Place the water, castile soap, coconut or almond oil into the foaming soap dispenser. Swish around to blend slightly.
- Add in 15 drops of sandalwood essential oil.
- Add in 25 drops of geranium essential oil.
- Swish to blend. Use 1 pump full to wash your face.
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Carla says
March 13, 2015 at 12:37 pmExcellent recipe <3
Halle Cottis says
March 13, 2015 at 1:12 pmThanks Carla! It is my most favorite DIY recipe that I make! I swear by this stuff!! 🙂
Rona McCluskie says
March 21, 2015 at 5:04 amHi Halle, I made this today and it is lovely so creamy when it’s foamed up. I wont be paying for expencive face wash anymore and I know what is in it. Thank you for lots of fab tips and recipes I love them.
Halle Cottis says
March 25, 2015 at 11:41 amRona, so happy to hear that you like this recipe. I absolutely love this recipe and my face/skin is so soft.
Jaime Dodds says
December 14, 2015 at 1:41 pmHi Halle:
I am new to mixing essential oils and definitely will be trying this foaming face wash. Thanks for sharing the recipe. How long does this mix normally last (maybe time span of washing face twice daily)? Does it need to be stored in a cooler place or is the bathroom ok?
Thanks,
Jaime
Halle Cottis says
December 14, 2015 at 4:32 pmBathroom is just fine and mine lasted about 3 months.
Sandy Lind says
May 4, 2016 at 1:07 pmcan tap water be used instead of the distilled. What would be the differnces?
Halle Cottis says
May 4, 2016 at 1:57 pmIf your tap water is filtered maybe. I prefer to use distilled to avoid interacting with the essential oils. If you don’t have distilled, just boil some tap water and let cool and the proceed with solution.
Stacey says
November 8, 2016 at 11:34 amI made everything step by step with all the ingredients.. But it does not come out foamy.. Mine is the consistency of water
Halle Cottis says
November 11, 2016 at 5:28 pmAre you using a foaming pump dispenser? You need that in order to turn it into foam.
Alana says
June 16, 2017 at 9:34 pmThanks for uploading this!!
Halle Cottis says
June 18, 2017 at 3:45 pmYou’re welcome.
Laura says
July 11, 2017 at 7:21 amHi Halle! Just found your site & an loving it! I’d like to try this recipe, but I don’t have sandalwood eo & can’t afford to buy any right now, so what would be a good substitute?
Halle Cottis says
July 11, 2017 at 8:31 amHi Laura and welcome! You can just leave Sandalwood out of the recipe. Geranium has so many incredible benefits for your face that your skin will soak it all up!
Dawn says
November 4, 2017 at 9:33 pmcould you please let me know the link for the Foaming Soap Pump for some reason the link above is not working and looks a little strange. Tried it tho with no luck even after I copied and pasted it. Thank you. 🙂
Amie says
November 24, 2017 at 11:27 amHello, thank you for uploading this. Please I would like know what size of bottle are this measurement specified for. Thanks a bunch ?
Tamy says
February 7, 2018 at 5:07 amHi, I have tried creating this foam unsuccessfully it comes out as the consistently of water even when I did it again with smaller measurements via eye even when I left out the water to see if that made it thick and foamy when I pumped it out using a pump as that’s what I am doing please help,
for some reason whatever I do it comes out as squirted water ?. I have all the ingredients and it’s not working please can you explain anything I could be doing wrong as I am very very confused.
Halle Cottis says
February 7, 2018 at 7:51 amIt sounds to me that your soap pump dispenser is not working. I like using this one: http://amzn.to/2GUwUwR
Tamy says
February 7, 2018 at 10:58 amI’ve actually brought a cheap foaming so I’ll update to see if that’s my problem.
anne LaBarbera says
March 5, 2018 at 5:41 amHi I’m very interested in trying this, but how good is it at removing make up. I understand I will still need to use one but no matter what the remover there is still some residue.
E. Morgan Royalty says
March 24, 2018 at 4:26 pmHi! What amount of coconut oil is used in this recipe, I think it just said “1”? And why wouldn’t you need a preservative for safety? Thank u!
Bella says
July 5, 2018 at 3:16 pmHello)greaaaat recipe! But there is no that tips of soap in my country ((( how do I replace it????
Mayshiel says
August 5, 2018 at 1:59 amcan i use other essential oils?
Trisha says
October 29, 2018 at 8:59 amWhat preservatives do you use to prevent molding?
Lisa says
November 21, 2018 at 2:39 pmWhat is the measurement of the Coconut Oil ? It only says 1 – help !
Simone Lambert says
December 29, 2018 at 11:03 pmHi Halle,
Thanks for your recipe I love it. Where do you source your foaming bottles from? I am a doTERRA essential oils advocate. I have been using the oils now for over one year and they are the best essential oils on the planet. I know you would really benefit in using them as they are above organic quality. I would love to enlighten you on the doTERRA oils and the company. If you would like to learn more Please get in touch with me on 0419133001
Warm wishes from Simone Lambert