I have another fun DIY beauty product for you to try – Lavender Honey Face wash!
Moms – this DIY is a pampering product just for you! Give yourself permission to take just a few minutes (it’s quick – I promise) out of your busy day and mix up some lovely lavender honey face wash. Your skin will thank you – plus it’s easy to make and much cheaper than “natural” face washes you can find in the store.
I’ve never used honey in a DIY bath and beauty product before, but it makes sense that honey benefits our skin. Check out how I used coconut oil and essential oils to help fight my adult acne! Honey is also full of antioxidants and is extremely moisturizing – which may help slow down the aging process.
Lavender is also so wonderful for our skin. It is the super hero essential oil for all skin ailments. I use it all the time for burns and to relieve itch from bug bites. Having lavender in your face wash helps your skin to be relieved of any inflammation and soothes the skin.
Combine the honey, lavender, and some skin nourishing oil like argan oil
Supplies for Homemade Lavender Honey Face Wash:
- 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 jojaba
, 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
I used a small empty mason jar for this homemade lavender honey face wash.
Pour the 1/3 cup of castile soap into your jar.
Add 1/3 cup of honey. If your raw honey is too thick, you can warm it on the stove first.
Add the water, argan oil, and lavender essential oil.
You will see how each ingredient separates with the honey settling on the bottom after you combine the ingredients. 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 Lavender Honey Face Wash!
I went on vacation recently and used an empty travel-sized bottle to bring my lavender honey face wash. It’s also a nice option for keeping it 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.
Here are some other great DIY bath and body products that you can try making:
Easy Lavender Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Citrus & Rosemary Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Homemade Sunburn Relief Cream with Essential Oils
How To Make Easy Homemade Bath Bombs With Essential Oils
Homemade Coconut Oil Lotion Bars
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.
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.