Quick, easy, and affordable, 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.
Once I started making my own tallow balm recipe, it just made sense to try DIY face wash too. 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!
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!
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.
Safe for all skin types – The ingredients in this cleanser are simple and natural and are safe for every type of skin.
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 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%.
Tips for Success
Use undiluted Castile soap – Diluted Castile soap won’t work as well in this recipe and often contains additives you shouldn’t put on your face.
Swap other essential oils – If you love a certain scent or want to take advantage of a benefit of another essential oil, feel free to swap other skin-safe oils for the lavender oil.
Always shake well before using – The ingredients will separate, so you want to make sure to recombine everything each time before using.
Violet’s Tips for Using
For optimal results, use this face wash once in the morning and at night before bed. Simply spray a small amount into your hands, lather onto your damp face, and rinse with warm water.
FAQs
Yes, you can substitute the lavender oil in this face wash for any other skin-safe essential oil or essential oil blend.
No, the castor oil in DIY face wash helps to moisturize your skin so it won’t get dry. Also, just like any other face wash, it’s best to follow it with a moisturizer such as DIY tallow balm.
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Ingredients
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Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: First, pour the Castile soap, castor oil, and lavender 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.
Step 2: Next, fill up the bottle the rest of the way with water and shake to combine.
Step 3: 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
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Materials
- 5 tablespoons Castile soap
- 2 tablespoons castor oil
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
- Water
Instructions
- Pour the Castile soap and castor oil into the spray bottle.5 tablespoons Castile soap, 2 tablespoons castor oil
- Add the drops of lavender essential oil.4 drops lavender essential oil
- Fill the bottle the rest of the way with water.
- Shake gently to combine.
- To use, shake the bottle gently and spray 1 – 2 pumps into your hand. Lather onto damp face and rinse with warm water.
Notes
- Make sure to use unscented liquid Castile soap that hasn't already been diluted.
- 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 using other skin-safe essential oils instead of lavender oil.
- Distilled water is best for this DIY, however, you can also use clean drinking water.
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I would suggest using either distilled water or witch hazel rather than plan tap water, which can have impurities and minute bacteria
I love this face wash and have used it daily for over a year. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions on making it! I’d also love to hear if you decide to use other essential oils in it.