Make your own DIY cleansing honey face wash for a pampering experience that’s both indulgent and affordable. Plus, using honey as a face wash will leave your face feeling clean, soft, and hydrated!
Over the years, I’ve tried nearly every facial cleanser on the market. Some have thoroughly dried out my skin, while others have been okay.
And through all that experimenting, I’ve come to a very important conclusion: great skincare can be both indulgent and inexpensive. In fact, you can make your own pampering DIY facial cleansers easily and affordably.
You may get different messaging from all those TV commercials that want to sell you products, but it’s true!
There was a time when I would never have thought of washing my face with honey. Use food in DIY body care products? Yep! Not only is it effective, but it’s cost-effective, too.
A Must-Have Honey Face Wash Recipe
This DIY is a pampering product just for you! Busy moms have a hard time stepping back and pampering themselves – especially if they have to make the products before they can use them.
That’s why I love quick recipes for products like this honey face cleanser that I can make even in the midst of a busy day.
Give yourself permission to take just a few minutes (it’s quick – I promise) out of your day and mix up some lovely lavender honey face wash.
Your skin (and your mental health) will thank you! Plus, it’s easy to make and much cheaper than “natural” face washes you can find in the store.
Benefits Of Using Honey As A Face Wash
Prior to this, I had never used honey in a beauty product before. But it makes sense that with all of its other benefits, honey also helps our skin.
I am a firm believer in natural products for the skin. In fact, you should check out how I used coconut oil and essential oils to help fight my adult acne!
I created this recipe after I learned about the benefits of using honey on the skin. Here are just a few:
- Cleansing – Honey possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants that allow it to remove excess oil and clean your pores to get rid of blackheads gently. It’s my go-to acne fighter!
- Exfoliating – Another benefit of honey is that it naturally exfoliates the skin without drying it out.
- Prevents Aging – Honey’s antioxidants and nutrients help to plump and nourish the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles for a more youthful appearance.
Benefits Of Adding Lavender To DIY Body Products
Equally wonderful for our skin is lavender. In fact, it’s the superhero essential oil for all skin ailments. I use it all the time for burns and to relieve itch from bug bites.
Adding lavender to your face wash helps to soothe your skin and relieve it of any inflammation. Therefore, honey and lavender mixed with a skin-nourishing oil like argan oil
give you the perfect natural combo for a powerhouse face wash.
If you love DIY products that contain lavender, be sure to check out my DIY Epsom Salt Foot Soak (With Lavender) and Easy DIY Lavender Bath Bombs.
Which Essential Oil Brand Is Best?
When using essential oils, I recommend choosing a high-quality essential oil brand that is 100% pure and offers third-party testing for quality control. Learn how to choose essential oils that work for you and your family, and check out my favorite essential oil company: Rocky Mountain Oils!
Are you ready to try making your own fun DIY face wash? Check out this Lavender Honey Face wash – it’s ready in just 5 minutes and will change your skincare routine forever.
Supplies Needed
- Dr. Bronners Castile Soap
(use lavender scented if you prefer) - raw honey (I recommend raw honey for the best results)
- distilled or boiled water
- of nourishing oil – I used argan oil because that is what I had on hand. You could also use jojoba, almond, avocado, or olive oil.
- lavender essential oil (use 10 if you have the unscented castile soap)
- A clean container for storing your face wash, like a mason jar
(use lavender scented if you prefer)
(I recommend raw honey for the best results)
because that is what I had on hand. You could also use 
, almond
, avocado,
or 
(use 10 if you have the unscented castile soap)To see the measurements of each ingredient scroll to the printable recipe below.
How To Make Your DIY Honey Facial Cleanser
The process is super simple – prepare to be amazed!
Step 1
Grab an empty mason jar (I used a small one). It should be big enough to hold this homemade lavender honey facial cleanser.
Step 2 in
Next, pour 1/3 cup of castile soap into your jar.
Step 3
Add 1/3 cup of honey. If your raw honey is too thick, you can warm it on the stove first.
Step 4
Then, add the water, argan oil, and lavender essential oil.
Finally, shake to combine, and you’re ready to use this face wash!
Note: You’ll see how each ingredient separates with the honey settling on the bottom after you combine the ingredients (or if you haven’t used it for a while). Just close and gently shake your bottle to be sure it is well mixed before using.
That’s all you have to do to make your very own homemade face wash. Easy peasy! 🙂
Once you are done, I highly recommend you follow up your skincare routine with this easy DIY facial cream. It feels amazing!
Lavender Honey Face Wash: 5-Minute Facial Cleanser
Skin smoothing face wash with lavender essential oil.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup of Dr. Bronners Castile Soap (use lavender scented if you prefer)
- 1/3 cup of raw honey (I recommend raw honey for the best results)
- 3 tbsp of distilled or boiled water
- 2 tbsp of nourishing oil – I used argan oil because that is what I had on hand. You could also use jojoba, almond, avocado, or olive oil.
- 5–10 drops of lavender essential oil (use 10 if you have the unscented castile soap)
- A clean container for storing your face wash, like a mason jar
Instructions
Pour 1/3 cup of castile soap into your jar.
Add 1/3 cup of honey
Then, add the water, argan oil, and lavender essential oil.
Finally, shake to combine, and you’re ready to use this face wash!
Notes
You’ll see how each ingredient separates with the honey settling on the bottom after you combine the ingredients (or if you haven’t used it for a while). Just close and gently shake your bottle to be sure it is well mixed before using.
How To Store Face Wash Made With Honey
While I was on vacation recently, I used an empty travel-sized bottle to bring my lavender honey face wash. It’s also a nice option for keeping a handy supply in the shower. 😁
I keep the full batch in a mason jar under my sink in the bathroom and just refill this travel size whenever I need to.
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honey face wash says
Many thanks for you Maura for this top quality guide to make a quick face wash 🙂
Maura says
Thank you!!
Jenny S. says
Hi Maura,
Aside from the scent of a lavender I also like its good benefits to skin care. I like you lavender and honey face wash. I tried it and seems to provide a better result on my face. Thank you for sharing your post.
Fina says
Perfecto for my face. Thank you ??❤️
Erika says
I’m glad you liked this, Fina! Thanks for sharing!
Homemade Face Wash for Youthful Skin says
Yeah, well said! Lavender is the best & beneficial thing for all skin ailments that helps in slowing down the aging process. So, to make one’s skin good and younger looking, your post will definitely be proved helpful.
Grace says
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Can you use the night cream after you wash your face with it.Thank..Grace
Erika says
Yes, you can use night cream right after.
Chi says
Hello! How long will this recipe keep? Will the ingredients separate over time? Thank you <3
Maura says
I’ve only had it on the shelf long enough to use it (a month maybe?) and it seemed fine. I have not tested it for a longer shelf life. I would shake it a bit before using to be sure all of the components stay well mixed.
Denise says
What are the directions of use?
Ilene says
How long is the shelf life for this face wash? I read that the distilled water and honey have to be mixed together.
Angel says
Could I use coconut oil?
Erika says
Good question, Angel! Yes, you can but keep in mind that regular coconut oil will solidify at cooler temperatures.
Asha says
I’m excited to try this! Is the purpose of the water to thin it out? If so, I may leave it out to extend the shelf life. I read that grapefruit seed extract can preserve shelf life. Thanks!
Erika says
Yes, it is. Great idea!
Kim says
Do you use this everyday ? Can you use it for mornings and night ?
Erika says
Yes, that’s what I do!
Grace says
Can you make this without the Castile soap? Or can you replace it with something else?
Debra says
I don’t care for Castile soap either. My skin is very sensitive It leaves a film on my skin. I was going to try substituting a natural baby wash instead.
Erika says
Go for it! 🙂
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great gift to make for friends or to enjoy yourself!
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Erika says
I’d use it up within 2-3 months, but pay attention to the smell. If it starts smelling odd or the texture changes or looks different, it’s probably on the way out. The castile soap has some natural preservatives that help, but it won’t last as long as store bought cleansers.
Rachel says
I just made my second batch of this. My skin looks better than it has in years and doesn’t feel dry like it usually does in winter. Super easy to make and a little goes a long way slightly diluted in a foaming soap dispenser. Love this recipe – thank you!