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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Excellent recipe <3
Thanks Carla! It is my most favorite DIY recipe that I make! I swear by this stuff!! 🙂
Hi 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.
Rona, so happy to hear that you like this recipe. I absolutely love this recipe and my face/skin is so soft.
Hi 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
Bathroom is just fine and mine lasted about 3 months.
can tap water be used instead of the distilled. What would be the differnces?
If 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.
I made everything step by step with all the ingredients.. But it does not come out foamy.. Mine is the consistency of water
Are you using a foaming pump dispenser? You need that in order to turn it into foam.
Thanks for uploading this!!
You’re welcome.
Hi 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?
Hi 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!
could 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. 🙂
Hello, thank you for uploading this. Please I would like know what size of bottle are this measurement specified for. Thanks a bunch ?
Hi, 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.
It sounds to me that your soap pump dispenser is not working. I like using this one: http://amzn.to/2GUwUwR
I’ve actually brought a cheap foaming so I’ll update to see if that’s my problem.
Hi 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.
Hi! 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!
Hello)greaaaat recipe! But there is no that tips of soap in my country ((( how do I replace it????
can i use other essential oils?
What preservatives do you use to prevent molding?
What is the measurement of the Coconut Oil ? It only says 1 – help !
Hi 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