How to Make Homemade Face Wash with Free Printable Labels

Quick, easy, and cheap, this homemade face wash will make your skin glow! It’s made with simple, all-natural ingredients that nourish and moisturize your skin so you can look and feel your best.

Good skincare can be so tricky! Over the years I’ve tried a number of different brands and DIYs, but everything was either too expensive, didn’t work, or was filled with chemicals I didn’t want on my skin.

I am so excited to finally have a facial cleanser that is natural, affordable, and works as good as the best store-bought cleanser I’ve ever tried! It has 3 simple, easy to find, natural ingredients, and only takes a few minutes to make.

I love how this face wash is moisturizing and safe for every type of skin, including sensitive skin. I even use it as body wash for my toddler!

What’s Wrong with Conventional Face Wash?

Many face washes are filled with various chemicals such as the ones listed below.

Parabens – Studies have suggested that parabens may disrupt the endocrine system which negatively impacts hormones.

Sulfates – It’s widely known that sulfates can irritate your skin, eyes, and lungs. If you already have sensitive skin, it’s especially important to avoid these chemicals!

Fragrance – This word covers 3,500 ingredients so you don’t know what specific fragrance chemicals are in certain products. Certain chemicals used as fragrance (such as styrene) can disrupt hormones, may increase the risk of cancer, and cause allergic reactions.

Phthalates – Studies have shown that phthalates decrease testosterone in men, women, and children. This chemical has also been shown to affect children’s neurological development.

Alcohol – We all know that alcohol is drying, so why would it be in cosmetics designed to improve skin? The bad news is that it’s an extremely common ingredient in face wash.

Phenoxyethanol – This chemical can cause severe allergic reactions and, in 2008, the FDA recalled a product that used it due to concerns about it impairing infants’ nervous systems.

Formaldehyde – In cosmetics formaldehyde commonly causes skin irritation, however, it also increases the risk of developing cancer.

PEG – While PEG hasn’t been shown to be harmful by itself, it’s frequently contaminated with other chemicals.

Why You’ll Love this DIY

Feels great on your skin – This moisturizing cleanser will leave your face feeling fresh and clean!

Won’t clog your pores – Even though this cleanser is moisturizing, it’s made with ingredients that won’t clog your pores.

Healthy ingredients – Made with only simple, natural ingredients, you don’t have to worry about putting synthetic chemicals on your face.

For all skin types – Whether you have dry, oily, combination, or sensitive skin, this face wash will work for you!

Affordable – Many natural skincare products are expensive, but this is cheaper per ounce than even drugstore brands of cleansers!

Quick & easy – It only takes a few minutes to put together and it lasts most people at least a few months.

Who Can Use this Face Wash

This face wash is made with gentle, non-irritating ingredients, so it’s perfect for people with every skin type, including sensitive skin.

If you want to use it on children, I recommend leaving out the lavender essential oil or reducing it by at least 50%.

Tools You May Need

4 ounce spray bottle – An amber glass spray bottle will preserve the essential oil properties, and it’s my favorite type of spray bottle to use for this.

Tablespoon measuring spoon

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Ingredients

Castile soap – For best results, use unscented liquid Castile soap that hasn’t already been diluted. Since it has so many uses besides face wash, I like buying it in bulk to save money.

Castor oil – Cold-pressed castor oil is best for skincare.

Lavender essential oil – Use a high quality lavender essential oil for the most benefits. If you want to use this face wash on children, I recommend leaving out the lavender essential oil or reducing it by at least 50%. For a different scent, try substituting other skin-safe essential oils!

Water – Make sure to use clean drinking water, or better yet, distilled water, to avoid contaminating your face wash.

How to Make Homemade Face Wash

First pour the Castile soap and castor oil into the spray bottle. Usually the spray bottle comes with a small funnel which will make this easier, however, it’s not absolutely necessary.

Then add the drops of lavender essential oil.

Now fill the bottle the rest of the way with water and shake it gently to combine.

Before each use, shake the bottle and spray 1 – 2 pumps into your hand. Gently lather onto your damp face and rinse with warm water.

If you make this face wash, let me know in the comments! Tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome