If you’re looking for a gentle homemade face wash that doubles as a makeup remover, I’ve got you covered! My all-natural DIY Foaming Facial Cleanser With Essential Oils will clean your skin and give you a healthy glow all without any harsh chemicals. This natural face wash with organic honey is a fantastic option for anyone with sensitive skin.
Many people prefer using a foaming cleanser because it lathers better than a lotion or cream. Foaming skin cleansers usually contain multiple toxins, but this one has lots of bubbles and no harmful ingredients. I know you’re going to love it as much as I do!
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The Best Essential Oils for a Natural Face Wash
You’ll notice that this gentle cleanser recipe uses essential oils to improve complexion challenges such as dry skin, oily skin, or acne-prone skin. Essential oils are a great addition to all-natural ingredients that help get to the root of a problem! They are powerful, and many members of our Natural Living Family have seen miraculous results by incorporating them into skincare for all skin types.
Using a carrier oil is vital in recipes because it helps the essential oils disperse evenly. This means that your system has time to process the EOs, and they’re less likely to cause a skin reaction. In this DIY, we use jojoba oil, although if you are prone to dry skin you may prefer olive oil or avocado oil.
Jojoba is one of the best carrier oils for anti-aging and restorative effects. In a 2013 review, (1) researchers summarized that “jojoba has anti-inflammatory effects and it can be used on a variety of skin conditions including skin infections, skin aging, as well as wound healing.”
You can try any combination of essential oils to suit your personalized needs. Here are a few options.
- Tea Tree: Great for skin blemish control
- Geranium: A good choice for sensitive skin
- Helichrysum: Can help repair skin damage
- Neroli: An excellent addition for women in the menopause season of life
- Lavender: Soothing to the skin, especially on sunburns, minor cuts, etc.
- Rosemary: Anti-septic, can help clear skin infection,
- Ylang Ylang: Very calming, can protect against bacteria
- Frankincense: One of the best essential oils for normal skin or dry skin. It has terrific healing properties.
Note: Be sure to respect dermal recommendations! Some essential oils, like ylang ylang, may require less than 1% to be used to avoid skin complications. Experiment with your favorite aromas and blends to create a one-of-a-kind homemade face cleanser with an anti-aging, pampering result.
The Toxin Responsible for Creating Foam
There’s something satisfying about using a product that suds. Kids and adults alike find it fun, and it creates a rich lather that feels amazing on the skin. But in most products, those foamy bubbles are created by a toxin called sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS. SLS can cause severe eye infections and has been linked (3) to blindness. If you’ve ever used face wash or shampoo, you know just how easy it is to get the product in your eyes!
These sulfates are added to products to help break up oils on skin and hair, but they can weaken the epidermis, (4) allowing more infections and bacteria to come in. These sulfates cause skin reactions ranging from mild spots to heavy eczema in many people. Most people would never guess their skin cleanser is actually making it worse!
Instead of turning to SLS for foam, you can use natural ingredients to create a rich lather. For example, glycerine is a plant-based substance used in many DIYs, such as our Kids Body Wash. No worries if you don’t want to add another, even simple ingredient to your cart! If you purchase a foaming soap container with a pump, you can turn almost any natural cleanser soap into foam. No toxins needed!
Create an Amazing Skincare Routine In 3 Steps
Creating a great skincare routine doesn’t take much money or even time. All you need is a few minutes, and you’ve got a habit of using natural skin care products that will nourish your skin from the inside out.
Step One: Use a Natural, DIY Facial Cleanser
Cleaning the skin is essential because it helps eliminate dead skin cells and remove any dirt and pollution from your busy day. Clearing off this layer of gunk helps our skin to breathe! This homemade cleanser lets you wash your face in a way that won’t strip it of its natural oils because of its soothing ingredients like raw honey and jojoba oil.
Step Two: Use a Toner
Using a toner on your face can help balance the skin’s PH. Many toners include a drying alcohol-based astringent, so I recommend using a little Apple Cider Vinegar or alcohol-free witch hazel on a cotton round. Gently wipe over your skin and let air dry to tone your face. This can help tighten pores and keep dirt out. See our report on using essential oils for acne for a natural toner recipe you can add to your routine!
Step Three: Replenish Lost Moisture
The last step of your skincare routine is to replace lost hydration with moisturizing. This is a fun step that can be as easy or complex as you like. For example, some people prefer using a little coconut oil to rehydrate their skin, while others prefer whipping up a batch of my Anti-Aging and Skin Healing Serum.
Remember, as with anything, the key to glowing skin is consistency! Great skin happens over time, and you don’t need toxin-filled products to get it. Set your glass jar of foaming facial cleanser next to your bathroom sink to remind yourself to wash your face each morning and every night at bedtime to keep blemishes at bay. Once a week, you can follow up your daily face-washing routine with my DIY Facial Mask.
Foaming DIY Facial Cleanser With Essential Oils
This recipe comes together in minutes! If you can make a pitcher of tea, you can make this DIY. It’s perfect for even the newest natural living guru
Foaming Facial Cleanser With Essential Oils and Honey
Equipment
Materials
- 1 cup distilled water
- ¼ cup Dr. Bronner’s liquid castile soap
- 5 teaspoons jojoba oil
- 2 teaspoons manuka honey
- 10 drops tea tree oil
- 15 drops lavender essential oil
- 10 drops rosemary essential oil
Instructions
- First, add the filtered water to the jar to avoid soap suds.
- Add jojoba oil, honey, and essential oils.
- Slowly stir the facial cleanser, mixing everything.
- Replace the foaming soap dispenser pump.
- Shake slightly before use.
- Pump foaming facial cleanser into hand and rub on damp face.
- Rinse and enjoy your clean skin!
Notes
Step One: Add Water
First, add filtered water to the jar to avoid suds from soap.
Step Two: Add Remaining Ingredients
Add castile soap, jojoba oil, raw honey, and essential oils. Slowly stir to mix. Put the lid on and shake slightly before using. To use, pump your DIY foaming facial cleanser on your hands, and rub it on your damp face. Rinse well and enjoy your glowing skin!
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