I recently made this homemade foaming face wash and am so pleased with the results, I doubt I’ll use a different face wash ever again! It’s simple to make, smells wonderful, lathers nicely, and is wonderful for my oily, acne prone skin.
Once you purchase all the ingredients to make your own homemade foaming face wash, you’ll have enough to last you for at least a year or more. When you compare that to how much you’re spending for your current face wash, it makes this very affordable as well. Even more, it’s a fraction of the cost of other “natural” face washes.
Even more, this natural homemade foaming face wash takes only about 5 minutes to make!
What you’ll need to make homemade foaming face wash:
- Empty Foaming Soap Bottle (re-use one you have or buy on Amazon
)
- Dr. Bronners Castile Soap
(either unscented or lavender)
- Witch Hazel
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Tea Tree Essential Oil
- tablespoon measuring spoon
Start with an empty foaming soap bottle. I re-used one that I had purchased from hand soap from the store. But as I mentioned above, you could just order your own empty foaming bottles off of Amazon.
Pour 3 tablespoons of Bronner’s Castile soap into the foaming soap container. Castile soap is the gentlest of soaps!
Then add 3 tablespoons of Witch Hazel to the bottle.
Witch Hazel is great for toning and has anti-inflammatory properties which is great to clear up and prevent blemishes. I had this brand on hand, but if you prefer a more natural, no alcohol-added version, this Witch Hazel
Then add 10 drops of tea tree oil.
I use a combo of tea tree oil and coconut oil on my face each night. Tea tree is also great for oily and acne prone skin. I sometimes just put a drop of tea tree oil on a pimple alone and am always amazed at how quickly it clears up!
Then lastly, add 10 drops of Lavender essential oil.
Lavender essential oil is good for all skin conditions. I’ve used it to relieve itching bug bites, soothe poison ivy itch, and it speeds up healing of burns!
So now you’ve made the foaming face wash concentrate, the last step is to fill the rest of your bottle up with water.
Put just one squirt in your hand and its enough to cover your face. Clean your face with your homemade foaming face wash and enjoy how gentle and soothing it is!
This homemade foaming face wash is so easy to make, is cheaper than any other pre-made natural face wash, and it smells wonderful. You will want to have this in your shower next to your homemade peppermint sugar scrub and your homemade coconut shaving cream.
Making your own DIY bath products is so much fun and much better for you too since you know all of the ingredients are natural! I totally recommend trying this homemade foaming face wash. You could even make it as a DIY homemade gift and give it away to friends and family!
Barrie says
This would be great for my teen although she’s sensitive/doesn’t like strong scents. BTW, LOVE the brand of essential oils you’re using! 😉
Homemade Face Wash for Youthful Skin says
This type of face wash is best for sensitive skin, my personal experience says that if a person will use this face wash, he/she will like to use it again and again. Also it is easy to make as well as inexpensive.
Cathy J King says
Just made this foaming cleanser. Going to us this tonight. Thank you
JO says
Thanks for sharing these lovely recipes with us. I was wondering if this facial wash is suitable for mature 50+ skin or should something more moisturizing be added to it?. Thanks
Erika says
Hi Jo, I would probably add something more moisturizing to this blend for dryer, thinner skin. Not sure what that could be, but you can experiment. Good luck!
Denise says
Could you use a regular pump bottle instead of the foaming kind?
Erika says
Hi Denise, yes you can, but I recommend using a little less. 🙂
Calee A Spinney says
Most recipes I have read for face wash call for distilled water. Did you use distilled water or just tap water?
Erika says
We use tap water but we also have a clean well without any chemicals. If you have city water, you might want to use distilled water.
RikkA says
How long can it be used?
Erika says
The witch hazel acts as a preservative. I had one bottle of this last me a whole year; I’d say 6-12 months.
Lillian Bond says
you didnt mention the size of the bottle to use
Erika says
About 8-10 oz
Cecelia Palmer says
I can not use lavender…what would you recommend to use as an alternative…I have normal skin….thanks.
Erika says
Hi Cecelia, I’d suggest Geranium. It’s great for any type of skin and can help moisturize, reduce inflammation (redness), and the astringent-like properties may even help minimize fine lines.
Rebecca Dyck says
How long until the face wash gets old?
Erika says
I’d say 4-6 months.