HOMEMADE MOISTURISING BODY WASH

 HOMEMADE  MOISTURISING BODY WASH 

A homemade body wash that is moisturizing and natural is simple to make. Also, DIY body wash saves money and is great for gift giving. I always crack up at those chewing gum commercials that ask, “Feeling dirty?” And their answer to cleaning up is to pop a piece of gum in your mouth. Sparkling teeth, yes. But do I want a sparkling clean body? No, not so much.

So how about getting an all-over clean feeling with a little homemade body wash? I swear it’s simple, not nearly as simple as popping in a piece of gum, but the results will surely make you more presentable.

If you have simplified your personal products, you’re probably wondering why a bar of soap won’t cut it. It will. But some of us just like a little something we can squirt on a washrag or a bath pouf to scrub-a-dub-dub with. Furthermore, and it takes only a few minutes to make this liquid DIY body wash. In contrast, a batch of homemade bar soap takes much more time to make!

With this combination of ingredients, this moisturizing homemade body wash is gentle enough to use on your face, and also makes a rich lathering shave soap. Because of this, it can be used as a facial cleanser, body wash, and shaving foam. So, it really cut down on the number of toiletries you have to pack if going on a trip! 

HOMEMADE BODY WASH INGREDIENTS

HONEY

Honey is the secret ingredient in this recipe. In it, i note that honey helps your skin retain moisture and elasticity without drying it out. Which makes honey perfect for mature, dry, itchy, or damaged skin. Also, it can help speed the healing of blemished skin. Instead of making the homemade body wash sticky, honey just makes it nice and smooth. Lastly, be sure to use raw, unfiltered honey. 

LIQUID CASTILE SOAP 

Using a pure liquid castile soap will ensure your DIY body wash is sudsy, without the addition of chemical foaming agents. But feel free to use scented or unscented castile soap. Moreover, if using scented castile soap you can omit the essential oils, or keep them in for their added therapeutic benefits. (Note: Peppermint castile soap can be a little uncomfortably tingly on sensitive areas for some.) 

CARRIER OIL

Adding an oil that is easily absorbed by the skin makes this body wash extra moisturizing. To list, two of my favorites are Jojoba and grapeseed oil. Because of the oil in this homemade body wash, you may find you don’t need to apply additional moisturizer afterward. 

VITAMIN E OIL

First of all, vitamin E is repairing and moisturizing oil. Furthermore, it is also an antioxidant that helps elongate the shelf life of this homemade body wash, and any other homemade personal care products. Perfect as an addition to products during the summer or winter months when our skin may be more stressed by extreme temperatures and weather. 

ESSENTIAL OILS

Many essential oils are perfect for troublesome skin conditions. For example, some of them soothe, repair, heal, disinfect, or deodorize skin. With this in mind, we included a list of beneficial essential oils to use in your DIY body wash at the end of this article. 

HOMEMADE BODY WASH RECIPE

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

MIXING TIME: 5 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES

SERVINGS: 8 OUNCES

Ingredients

⅔ cup liquid castile soap

¼ cup raw honey

2 teaspoons jojoba oil (You can also use sweet almond, grapeseed, sesame, or olive oils.)

1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil

50-60 drops essential oils

Instructions

Measure out all ingredients. Combine in a bottle with a squirt top, shaking to mix. Shake gently before each use. To use, squirt onto a washcloth, bath pouf, or directly onto your body.

N.B. Since this recipe doesn’t contain water, it has a long shelf life of up to a year.

If your raw honey is creamy and thick, warm it a bit to liquefy before combining with other ingredients. This will allow for thorough mixing of ingredients.