Body Cream Recipe
Try our easy DIY body cream recipe using natural ingredients. Moisturise, soothe, and pamper your skin with a rich, homemade body care formula.
Why This Recipe Works
Traditional hand soaps can strip away natural lipids, leaving skin dry and cracked. This formulation blends gentle plant-derived Castile soap with lightweight botanical oils to cleanse without disrupting your skin barrier. Adding Saliguard BDHA ensures water-phase microbial protection, extending product shelf life safely for daily household use.
Ingredients & Equipment
Ingredients (Approx. 112g Batch)
45g Distilled Water
30g Castile Liquid Soap
12g Sweet Almond Oil & 10g Jojoba Oil
10 Drops Vitamin E Oil
10 Drops Lemon Standard Oil
5 Drops Saliguard BDHA Preservative
Tools & Prep Details
Glass beaker or mixing jug
Spatula or glass stirring rod
Liquid pump soap dispenser bottle
Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Aqueous Base & Oils
Measure distilled water into a clean mixing beaker.
Slowly pour the Castile liquid soap into the distilled water, stirring gently to prevent excess foaming.
Add Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E, and Lemon essential oil to the mixture.
Step 2: Preserve, Blend & Bottle
Add 5 drops of Saliguard BDHA preservative to the formulation.
Stir slowly until all ingredients are homogenous and thoroughly incorporated.
Transfer carefully into a pump bottle dispenser and enjoy clean, moisturized hands!
What Are the Key Ingredients in This Hand Wash?
Each natural component delivers gentle cleansing and skin care benefits:
Castile Liquid Soap: A vegetable-oil based cleanser that lifts dirt and impurities while keeping skin soft and balanced.
Sweet Almond & Jojoba Oils: Emollient plant oils rich in essential fatty acids that restore moisture during frequent hand washing.
Vitamin E & Lemon Oil: Provides antioxidant skin protection alongside a crisp, zesty, uplifting botanical scent.
Saliguard BDHA: A broad-spectrum preservative that guards against bacterial and fungal growth in water-containing formulations.
FAQs About DIY Hand Wash
Q: Why is a preservative like Saliguard BDHA necessary?
A: Any cosmetic formulation containing water is prone to bacteria, yeast, and mold contamination over time. A preservative ensures your liquid hand wash remains safe for daily use.
Q: Why does my liquid soap separate slightly over time?
A: Natural oils and liquid soaps without synthetic emulsifiers may separate over time. Simply give your pump bottle a gentle shake before dispensing.
Q: What is the shelf life of this homemade liquid hand wash?
A: Stored in a cool, dry place inside a closed pump bottle, this hand wash lasts up to 3 months.
Shop the Ingredients
Craft your custom hand wash range! Refined Naturals stocks liquid Castile soap bases, cold-pressed plant oils, pure essential oils, broad-spectrum preservatives, and pump dispenser packaging.
