Foaming soaps and body washes are a great way to use essential oils every day. In this post you will learn how to make a basic essential oil body wash, plus I will share 10 essential oil blends you can use to naturally scent your foaming body wash recipes.
Essential oils bring a lovely natural scent and a refreshing feel to your shower routine. In this blog post, I share some of my favorite essential oils for body wash. Keep reading to learn more!
This is a favorite DIY recipe that I use, and it is a staple in my daily essential oil routine.
Benefits of Essential Oil Body Wash
Foaming wash is a wonderful body cleanser because it requires no rubbing in, the foam glides onto skin easily, and it leaves skin lightly scented with essential oils.
What I love about this recipe is that it makes a small batch in a mini foaming bottle. The small size gives me a few great benefits:
- The mini size can be used within 1-2 weeks, so I can keep my recipe fresh.
- I like the small batch because then I can try another recipe blend. It's a fun way to try new oil scents and blends.
- It helps me keep my daily routine positive and uplifting, something to look forward to when trying to roll out of bed in the mornings.
- It's an all natural and low cost option. No need to buy costly store or spa cleansing products.
- It doesn't take up much space, so if you have a small shower, this recipe is ideal.
Below I share my favorite essential oil blend that I call Sweet Awakening, with grapefruit and fennel essential oil. It is one I like to start my day off with in the shower and WOW, I just love it. Once you smell it, you will understand why.
Foaming Body Wash Ingredients
Choose gentle ingredients for a luxurious bathing experience each and every time. Essential oils are not just for aromatherapy; they also add a lovely natural scent to your skin care, and in this gentle, well-diluted recipe you get to enjoy them every day.
The ingredients in this recipe are ones I like to always have on hand, especially when making DIY essential oil recipes. The recipe includes:
Castile Soap
There are many benefits to using castile soap as a body wash. Castile soap is a natural and environmentally friendly product that is made from vegetable oils. It is gentle on the skin, making it a good choice for people with sensitive skin.
Castile soap is also a good choice for people who want to avoid harsh chemicals. It makes a perfect natural skin cleanser and is the base for homemade foaming soaps and body washes. Find out more about castile soap uses.
Foaming Bottle
Do you like to use body wash instead of bar soap? If you do, then you know that it's important to have a way to dispense the body wash. Foaming bottles are the perfect way to dispense your body wash without making a mess.
A foaming bottle is required for this recipe. It is amazing how much foam can be created with foaming bottles, very cost effective. You can find foaming bottles on Amazon (affiliate link).
Vegetable Glycerin
Vegetable glycerin is made from plant oils and is known for its hydrating properties. It can help keep your skin soft. Plus, it's affordable and easy to find online or at health food stores.
Use vegetable glycerin in your body wash to help moisturize skin; it also makes the foam come out of the pump better too. Read more about the benefits of vegetable glycerin.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is a shrub that grows in North America and has a long history of traditional use in skin care.
Use witch hazel (instead of water) for additional skin care benefits; it's a gentle astringent. Learn more about using witch hazel for skin.
Essential Oils
Essential oils add an all natural aroma as well as aromatherapy benefits. Essential oils work great in homemade body wash, and the castile soap helps disperse them through the recipe.
Adding Essential Oil for Body Wash
Lavender oil is a great essential oil to use in body wash because it has a relaxing scent that can help calm the mind and body. Tea tree oil is another favorite, traditionally used in cleansing skin care for its fresh, clean aroma.
Peppermint oil is a favorite essential oil to use in body wash because it has a refreshing scent that can help energize the mind. It is best to limit the drops of peppermint oil in your body wash, as the oil contains menthol, which can be too strong for sensitive body parts. Skip peppermint and rosemary in body wash for children under 6.
Best Essential Oils for Body Wash
Adding essential oils to your body wash is a great way to clean, suds up and lather without harsh chemicals that can dry out the skin. Essential oils invigorate the senses and make bath time feel like a treat.
There are many essential oils that can be added to body wash, depending on the scent and mood you want. Some of my favorites include lavender, tea tree, and eucalyptus.
Here are some favorite essential oils for body wash:
- Lavender
- Tea Tree
- Frankincense
- Lemon
- Orange
- Eucalyptus
- Grapefruit
- Roman Chamomile
- Tangerine
- Lime
- Rosemary
- Clary Sage
- Sandalwood
- Vetiver
- Vanilla
All of these essential oils can be added to a body wash recipe to create a homemade skincare product that is perfect for cleansing and refreshing the skin. Making body wash for little ones? See my kid-safe essential oils list first.
Essential Oil Foaming Body Wash Recipe
If you’re looking for a handmade body wash that will cleanse your skin and leave it feeling refreshed, then you may want to try an essential oil body wash. This recipe works out to about a 1% dilution, which is gentle enough for daily use.
- 1 tablespoon Unscented Castile Soap (affiliate link)
- 1 teaspoon Vegetable Glycerin (affiliate link)
- 3 tablespoons Witch Hazel (affiliate link)
- 10 to 12 drops Essential Oils
- Mini Foaming Bottle (size 50-60 ml, or 2 oz)
Directions:
- Pick your essential oil blend from the recipes below, or decide what blend you want to make. You can even just start with a single essential oil, like lavender, tea tree, or orange.
- Add castile soap, vegetable glycerin, and essential oils to the foaming bottle and swirl the bottle to blend together.
- Add witch hazel, place on the top and shake well to blend. Be sure to label the bottle.
To use: Shake gently, pump foam into hands and cleanse body, then rinse off. Keep away from eyes.
10 Essential Oil Foaming Body Wash Blends
Check out these essential oil foaming body wash blends! Made with simple ingredients, these body washes are perfect for cleansing your skin. Plus, they smell great too! Give one of them a try today.
1. Sweet Awakening |
Here is a sweet blend of eye opening essential oils, add to your morning bathing routine.
Safety Precautions: Tisserand and Young indicate that Fennel Oil is contraindicated for pregnancy, breastfeeding, endometriosis, estrogen-dependent cancers, and children under 5. |
2. Dressed Perfect |
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3. My Retreat |
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4. Gentle One |
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5. Everything I Need |
Note: Skip this blend if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and check with your doctor first. |
6. Not Just Vanilla |
This lovely blend features vanilla absolute, here is my favorite one.
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7. Vanilla Spice |
This essential oil blend for soap will boost your mood and enliven your spirit.
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8. Clear Mind |
Note: For adults and kids 6 and older because of the peppermint and rosemary. |
9. Meditative State |
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10. Goodnight |
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General Essential Oil Safety Precautions
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, epileptic, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Learn more about essential oil safety.
- Never put in ears, eyes, or mucous membranes.
- Never ingest essential oils.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets. Some essential oils are not safe around pets, especially cats.
- Avoid using any essential oil that has oxidized due to a greater risk of skin sensitization.
- Do not use essential oils undiluted; dilute them first.
- If applying an essential oil topically (on your skin), do an essential oil skin patch test first.
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