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Homemade Body Wash For Kids

Author: Mama Z

Supplies

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to your dispenser.
  • Fill the remainder of the container with distilled water.
  • Put the lid on and mix to blend.
  • Shake before each use.
  • Apply with hands, washcloth, sponge, etc.

Notes

*No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s right for you. You can use any or a combination of these: Avocado, Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond. These are our favorite carrier oils; to see a full list of options, click here.
**Best Combination of Essential Oils for Children
Using essential oils with children is very similar to using them with adults; however, you should pay more attention to properly dispersing and diluting the essential oils.  Here are some EOs I use with my DIYs for the kiddos that are a great place to start. 
Here are some safe essential oils for children’s DIYs:
  • Cedarwood- Great for helping kids feel confident in social settings
  • Citrus oils (lemon, orange, grapefruit, etc.) See the note about photosensitization below. 
  • German chamomile- Can help little ones fall asleep quickly
  • Lavender- The ultimate calming oil, very soothing to the skin
  • Roman chamomile- Great for regulating sleep patterns
  • Rosemary- Helps kids focus and is excellent at repelling lice
Some of my favorite EO blend variations to use with the body wash DIY include:
  • Joyful Blend – equal parts orange and vanilla absolute, CO2 or oleoresin (My number one favorite blend for kids)
  • Awesome Body – equal parts grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, and peppermint
  • Gardener’s Blend- equal parts peppermint and rosemary
  • Herb Garden Relaxation – equal parts lavender and peppermint 
  • Sweet Sleep – equal parts lavender, Roman chamomile, and vetiver (another favorite for kids; use after a nighttime bath)
  • Respiratory Support – equal parts eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, Roman chamomile
Whether I’m creating DIYs for kids or adults, I like to switch up the oils each time I make a new batch.  This way, I’m not using the same oils.  Keeping your oil combinations fresh maximizes the benefits and helps prevent sensitization. 
Safety Note About Citrus Oils:
One of my kids’ favorite pastimes is playing outside. If I let them, they would be outside all day! However, due to photosensitization, I always try to limit the usage of citrus oils in their DIY products during the warmer months. 
 Citrus oils can sometimes increase the photosensitivity of your skin.  When you leave these essential oils on the skin and then expose it to the sun, you’re increasing the effect of UV rays, which can lead to sunburn and skin irritation.  See a complete chart of citrus essential oils and their natural photosensitivity here.
To avoid this issue, you can choose oils that are not in the citrus family or just use products with citrus EOs at night. Alternatively, you can use citrus essential oils specifically formulated to avoid photosensitivity.