Do you like using liquid body wash but don't like the chemicals in it? Luckily, you can also make your own liquid body wash. You can not only determine the material of manufacture, but also adjust it to your needs. This article will give you some recipes for making liquid bath soap that you can try.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Making Liquid Bath Soap from Honey
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
For this honey-based body wash, you will need 150 milliliters of unscented castile liquid soap, 56.25 milliliters of fresh honey (honey made without a pasteurization process), 2 teaspoons of oil, and 50-60 drops of essential oil. You'll also need a sealed container such as a bottle, mason jar (a glass jar with a screw-on lid that swivels), or an old soap bottle.
- You can use any natural oil, such as: castor oil, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, extra light olive oil (a type of olive oil made from a mixture of olive oil and virgin olive oil), sesame oil, flower oil sun or almond oil.
- For added benefits, add 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil. Vitamin E oil will not only moisturize and care for your skin, it will also extend the life of your body wash.
Step 2. Pour the soap and honey into the container
If the soap container you are going to use has a small hole, such as an old liquid soap bottle or bottle, you can pour it by placing the funnel in the mouth of the container. This will make pouring easier and prevent spills from occurring.
Step 3. Select the natural oil to be used and pour the oil into the container
You will need 2 teaspoons of natural oil. You can use any oil, according to taste and availability in your area. However, there are certain types of oil that will be more beneficial for certain skin types. You can choose the oil that is most beneficial for your skin. Here are some suggestions of oils to choose from:
- If you have dry skin, try using additional moisturizing oils such as: almond oil, argan oil, avocado oil, canola oil, extra light olive oil, jojoba oil and safflower oil.
- If you have oily skin, try using lighter oils in your body wash, such as: grapeseed oil, sesame oil, and sunflower oil.
- If you have sensitive skin, use oils that contain vitamins such as: avocado oil, coconut oil, and flaxseed oil.
Step 4. Select the essential oil you will use and pour the essential oil into the container
You can use any type of essential oil you like, but keep in mind that some fragrances may be contradictory or incompatible with the honey and base oil you are using. Some essential oils, such as peppermint oil, are very strong and may be needed in smaller amounts. The following are some oils and combinations that you can use:
- Mix 45 drops of lavender essential oil and 15 drops of geranium essential oil for an oil blend with a floral scent.
- Lavender has a classic scent that is suitable for all skin types and can help reduce stress and anxiety.
- The geranium has a floral scent and is especially suitable for oily and aging skin.
- Chamomile has a unique fragrance that goes well with honey and is ideal for sensitive skin.
- Rosemary goes well with lavender and is a refreshing scent and is effective for acne.
- For a refreshing mix, try using grapefruit, lemon, orange or mandarin orange essential oils.
Step 5. Close the container tightly and shake it
You have to beat it for a few minutes until the ingredients are well mixed.
Step 6. Try decorating your soap dish
You can use the soap dish directly, or make it even more special by decorating it with labels, yarn, and other decorations. You can even make large quantities of liquid bath soap, store it in smaller containers and give it out as party favors. Here are some ideas for decorating them:
- Print labels and stick them on the bottles or jars you use.
- Make the mason jar even funnier by wrapping twine or ribbon around the lid.
- Decorate bottles or jars with gems that can be pasted on.
- Decorate the stopper or cover the container. You can paint the lid of the container with acrylic paint. You can also decorate the lid of your body wash by sticking rhinestones or fancy buttons on it.
Step 7. Use your liquid body wash
You can use it like any other liquid bath soap. However, try to use the soap within a year because the ingredients used are natural ingredients. You should shake it before using it to prevent the ingredients from settling.
Method 2 of 3: Making Liquid Bath Soap from Milk and Honey
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
For this liquid body wash, you will need 112.5 milliliters of coconut milk, 112.5 milliliters of unscented castile liquid soap, 75 milliliters of fresh honey and 7 drops of essential oil. You will also need a container with a tight-fitting lid such as a bottle, mason jar, or even an old liquid soap bottle.
Step 2. Pour coconut milk, castile soap and honey into a bowl
Open the container you will be using and pour all the ingredients into it. If you are using a container with small holes, such as an old liquid soap bottle or bottle, then you can place the funnel in the mouth of the container before pouring the ingredients. The funnel will make it easier to pour all the ingredients into the container and prevent spills.
Step 3. Select and add essential oil
You can use any essential oil you like. Lavender essential oil in particular, goes well with coconut and honey. For a sweeter scent, try using vanilla essential oil.
Step 4. Close the container tightly and shake it
Shake the container for a few minutes until all the ingredients are well mixed.
Step 5. Try decorating your soap dish
You can leave the bottles or jars plain or decorate them with labels, yarn and other decorations. Because this liquid bath soap does not last long, it is not recommended to give it as a party favor. Here are some ideas for decorating them:
- Print labels and stick them on bottles or jars.
- Tie string or ribbon around the lid of the jar.
- Glue precious stones to bottles or jars.
- Decorate the stopper (cork) or cover the container. You can decorate it by painting the lid of the jar with acrylic paint or by attaching rhinestones or fancy buttons on top.
Step 6. Use your liquid body wash
You can use it like any other liquid bath soap. Since the ingredients you use for this liquid body wash don't last very long, you'll need to use it within two weeks or store it in the refrigerator. You should shake the soap dish every time you use it to prevent the ingredients from settling.
Method 3 of 3: Make Romantic Liquid Bath Soap from Roses
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
For this liquid body wash, you will need 450 milliliters of unscented castile liquid soap, 225 milliliters of rose water, 3 teaspoons of liquid coconut oil, and 15-20 drops of lavender essential oil. You'll also need a 0.95-liter mason jar to mix the liquid bath soap.
- If you don't have rose water, you can make your own by mixing 12 drops of rose oil in 225 milliliters of distilled water.
- Once you've mixed your body wash, you can transfer it to a smaller bottle or container of used liquid soap.
Step 2. Melt the coconut oil
Unlike most oils, coconut oil is very thick and solid. You'll need to thaw it before you can use it in this recipe. You can defrost it by heating it in the microwave for a few seconds or heating it in a double boiler (a pot of two stacked pieces).
Step 3. Pour the mixed ingredients into a mason jar
You can move it into a smaller container later.
If you're mixing your own rosewater, you'll need to do this in a separate container before adding the coconut oil, essential oils, and soap
Step 4. Close the container tightly and shake it
Continue to shake the container until all the ingredients are mixed.
Step 5. Try transferring your body wash into a smaller container
A 0.95 liter mason jar may not be practical to use in the bathroom. You can pour the liquid bath soap into a smaller container, such as a mini mason jar, a small glass bottle, or even an old liquid soap bottle. If the container you are going to use has a small hole, such as a bottle, then you can put the funnel in the mouth of the container first before pouring the liquid bath soap. The funnel will make sure all the ingredients go into the new container and nothing is spilled or wasted.
Step 6. Try decorating your soap dish
You can use the soap dish directly, or you can give it a personal touch by decorating it with labels, yarn, and other decorations. You can even pour the liquid bath soap into a small bottle and use it as a party favor. Here are some ideas for decorating them:
- Print labels and stick them on bottles or jars.
- Tie string or ribbon around the lid of the jar.
- Decorate bottles or jars with precious stones. You can attach the precious stones by using hot glue or buy precious stones that can be directly affixed.
- Decorate the stopper (cork) or cover the container. You can paint the lid of the jar with acrylic paint. You can also decorate the stopper or lid of the container by attaching rhinestones or fancy buttons on top.
Step 7. Use your liquid body wash
You can use it like any other liquid bath soap. Make sure to shake it every time you use it to prevent the ingredients from settling.
Tips
- Instead of essential oils, try using unscented castile liquid soap.
- Experiment with mixing two or more essential oils.
- To make it more special, decorate the container that will be used to store the liquid bath soap.
- Pour the liquid bath soap into a smaller container and give the soap as a gift or party favor.
