Easy and nourishing, this homemade face wash will make your skin glow! It’s made with simple, all-natural ingredients that refresh and moisturize your skin so you can look and feel your best.
Quick Look at the DIY
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 👥 Yield: 4 ounces
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Castile soap, castor oil, lavender essential oil
- 👩🍳 Tip: Castor oil counteracts the subtle drying effect of Castile soap creating a deeply cleansing, moisturizing face wash.
What I Needed for Years
As a crunchy mom, good skincare can be tricky! Over the years I’ve tried countless 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, it felt natural to create my own face wash too. Now, I finally have a facial cleanser that’s completely natural and works just as well as the big-name products I’ve tried!
I love how this face wash is moisturizing and gentle for every type of skin, even sensitive skin. I even use it as a body wash for my toddlers, which says a lot about how safe and soothing it is!
What Makes this Face Wash Special?
- Feels great on your skin, leaving it clean and refreshed.
- Simple, healthy ingredients that nourish even sensitive skin.
- 5-minute DIY that lasts for months.
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Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: First, pour the Castile soap, castor oil, and lavender oil into the spray bottle. Often spray bottles come with a small funnel to 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’re looking for more clean skincare DIYs, check out my homemade lip balm and non-drying hand sanitizer!
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.
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%.
Violet’s Tips for Using
For optimal results, use this face wash 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 like whipped tallow body butter.
If you try this DIY, snap a photo and tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome
Homemade Face Wash
Equipment
Ingredients
- 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. Typically, Castile soap uses a mix of olive and coconut oils, however, coconut oil is more drying. Look for Castile soap that has a higher percentage of olive oil.
- 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.
If you tried this DIY, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you! Please make sure to come back and leave a comment and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating.
I would suggest using either distilled water or witch hazel rather than plan tap water, which can have impurities and minute bacteria
Thank you for sharing your feedback! Yes, distilled water is the best way to make this face wash.
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.