Tired of spending your money on chemical-filled shower gels?
Looking for an easy-to-make natural moisturizing shower gel recipe?
You've come to the right place :-)
You'll love this homemade moisturizing shower gel recipe for clean, revitalized skin.
Plus, I promise you that this recipe is super easy to make yourself!
Thanks to its moisturizing powers, this shower gel will take care of your skin, as it should!
You try to reduce the number of hygiene products you use on a daily basis...
So you might be wondering why not just use a bar of soap?
Well you are right! A soap is quite sufficient in most cases.
But you are one of those people who prefers a shower with very thick foam to pamper your skin? Then you'll love using this shower gel on your washcloth.
This homemade shower gel recipe is ready in just a few minutes :much faster than preparing homemade soap.
Thanks to the ingredients that go into its composition, this moisturizing shower gel is so gentle that you can also use it on your face . It produces a foam so thick that you can even use it as a shaving foam .
By the way, the last time I went camping with my husband.
And I've used it as a face wash, as a shower gel AND as a shaving foam!
It really reduced the size of our toiletry bag and saved us a lot of space in the backpack. Ready for the easy DIY recipe? Here we go ! Watch:
- 16 cl liquid Castile soap
- 90 g of honey
- 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil (grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, sesame oil or olive oil)
- 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil
- 50-60 drops of organic essential oil of your choice (see suggestions at the bottom of the article).
1. Prepare and measure all the ingredients.
2. Pour the ingredients into a squeeze bottle, to easily dose the shower gel.
3. Shake the bottle vigorously to mix all the ingredients well.
Note: If you use a honey that is not very liquid, heat it a little before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients.
There you go, your homemade natural shower gel is already ready :-)
I warned you that it was easy to make homemade liquid soap! Before each use, shake the shower gel gently.
Then, apply a hazelnut of the shower gel to a washcloth, a shower flower or directly to your skin.
And since water is not an ingredient, this liquid shower gel keeps perfectlyup to 12 months .
Honey: the secret ingredient in this recipe is honey. Perhaps you have already read our article on the benefits of honey for the body. Honey nourishes the skin and makes it more supple, WITHOUT drying it out. In fact, it is the ideal ingredient to fight against aging skin and dry, irritated or damaged skin.
Honey can also speed up the healing time of skin blemishes. Contrary to what one might think, honey does not give a sticky texture to the shower gel. Exactly, the honey will make your gel smooth and creamy. Just take care to only use raw, unprocessed honey like this.
Liquid Castile soap: it is thanks to the pure liquid castile soap that your shower gel will produce a very thick foam WITHOUT having to add chemical foaming agents. FYI, Castile soap is available in a scented or unscented version.
Do you use scented castile soap? No need to add essential oils to your shower gel (unless you want to take advantage of their therapeutic benefits, of course).
To discover: 12 Castile Soap Uses Nobody Knows About.
Vegetable oils: this shower gel has a particularly moisturizing power thanks to vegetable oils which are easily absorbed by the skin. Jojoba oil and grapeseed oil are my 2 favorite oils. They are so effective that you will surely not need to apply body lotion after your shower.
Vitamin E oil: vitamin E has powerful repairing and moisturizing powers for the skin. It also has antioxidant properties and considerably extends the shelf life of homemade beauty and hygiene products. During periods of extreme cold or extreme heat, vitamin E is an ideal ingredient to protect the skin from bad weather and extreme temperatures.
Many essential oils are known for their benefits against unpleasant skin disorders. Essential oils can soothe, heal, disinfect and deodorize the skin.
When making your homemade shower gel, remember to adapt it to your skin type and choose a scent that you like.
If you are going to use your shower gel on your baby , it is best not to use essential oils. At most, add only 1-2 drops of chamomile essential oil or lavender essential oil.
If you are going to use your homemade shower gel on your children , halve the amount of essential oil indicated.
My favorite blend at the moment is 45 drops of lavender essential oil and 15 drops of geranium essential oil. This mixture creates a homemade shower gel with a sweet fragrance, with floral notes, which reminds me of my grandmother's flower beds in the summer.
You can use a single essential oil or create your own fragrance playing with the different fragrances of each plant.
Here are some suggestions of essential oils, and their benefits:
Chamomile essential oil:perfect for dry and sensitive skin. For use against acne, eczema and dermatitis.
Geranium essential oil:ideal for oily skin. Use against acne, aging skin, dermatitis and other skin disorders. Geranium essential oil brightens and revitalizes dull skin.
Grapefruit essential oil:this essential oil firms the skin. It is extremely effective in deep cleansing oily skin. If you do not use more than 15 drops in the mixture, this oil does not present any danger of photosensitization.
Lavender essential oil:particularly gentle and beneficial for all skin types, including very sensitive skin. Perfect against aging skin, acne, eczema and psoriasis. Relieves itching of irritated skin.
Palmarosa essential oil:also called Indian geranium, it stimulates cell growth, hydrates the skin and regulates sebum secretions. A must-have essential oil for home-made skincare.
Patchouli essential oil:has antibacterial, astringent, fungicidal and deodorizing properties. Excellent against acne, cracks, chapping, oily skin and aging skin.
Peppermint essential oil:Because it is particularly potent, use only half or less (25-30 drops maximum) of the amounts listed for this recipe. Cools, refreshes and stimulates the skin. Perfect against acne, as it has astringent properties.
Note: Avoid all use of peppermint essential oil during the first 4 months of pregnancy. For some people, using peppermint essential oil on sensitive areas of skin is associated with an unpleasant tingling sensation.
Rosemary essential oil:stimulates and revitalizes the skin. Effective against acne, eczema and dermatitis. Note: to be avoided during pregnancy. Do not use if you suffer from epilepsy or high blood pressure.
Sandalwood essential oil:to be used against acne, dry skin, cracks and chapped skin. Also effective in combating wrinkles and aging skin.
Sweet orange essential oil:one of the few citrus-based essential oils that is not photosensitizing. Ideal for dull or oily skin.
Tea tree essential oil:has antibacterial properties. Blends perfectly with oils like lavender or peppermint essential oil. Effective against acne, oily skin, irritated skin and inflammation. But an overdose can lead to the opposite effect and dry out the skin. Start by using tea tree essential oil in small doses and increase until you find the ideal amount for your skin type.
To discover: Tea Tree Essential Oil:14 Must-Know Uses.
Ylang-ylang essential oil:perfect for general skin care, irritated skin, oily skin or for the treatment of acne. This oil has a strong fragrance. Add a few drops little by little, until you get the desired scent for your shower gel. (You need much less than the amount listed in the ingredients.)
To discover: Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil:Benefits and Uses to Know.
