DIY Hand Wash Recipe

By Laurel BetaineOctober 15, 2024

Make your own natural hand wash recipe at home. Gentle, effective, and chemical-free, perfect for clean, soft, and healthy hands every day.

Create your own hand wash with natural ingredients for a gentle yet effective cleanse.

Ingredients

Total Time: Approximately 10-15 minutes

Combine Water and Soap: Slowly add the Castile liquid soap to the distilled water, pouring carefully to avoid foaming.
Add Oils: Add the sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E, and lemon standard oil to the mixture. Stir gently until well combined.
Add Preservative: Lastly, add the Saligaurd BDHA to the formulation, stirring until evenly combined.

Distilled Water: Provides a clean base, free from impurities, ensuring a gentle formulation.
Castile Liquid Soap: A gentle cleanser derived from plant oils, suitable for sensitive skin.
Sweet Almond Oil: Soothes and moisturizes, helping to keep hands soft and hydrated.
Jojoba Oil: Balances natural skin oils, promoting hydration without clogging pores.
Vitamin E: An antioxidant that protects skin and supports skin healing.
Lemon Standard Oil: Adds a fresh, clean scent and possesses natural antibacterial properties.
Saligaurd BDHA: Acts as a preservative, extending the shelf life of the hand wash.

Pour the liquid soap slowly into the water to prevent excess foaming.
Customize the scent by adding essential oils of your choice in place of lemon oil.
Store the hand wash in a pump bottle to easily dispense the product.