DIY Foaming Hand Soap
If you loved the last post on DIY Hand Soap, this one is even better and easier! There is no need to worry about getting the right consistency, since the foaming soap dispenser does all the work. If you want to read about what is in commercial hand soap and why switching to natural soap is a must, read the previously linked article.
How to Make Foaming Hand Soap
According to Dr. Bronner’s, the dilution ratio is 1 part liquid castile soap to 4 parts water. Please use this as a guideline to make how much will fit into your soap dispenser (ex. 1/4 cup liquid castile soap to 1 cup of water is a 1:4 ratio).
Find a foaming soap dispenser (preferably glass, especially if using essential oils and because we really do not need this plastic overload).
Add 1/4 cup of liquid castile soap to soap dispenser. If you find the castile soap too drying, add in a teaspoon of vegetable glycerin for moisture – especially in the winter!
Add about 10-20 drops of essential oils to the soap. Essential oils do not mix with water, so the castile soap will act like a binder to combine the recipe together. There are so many amazing scent combinations to create. My favourites include:
Citrus Blend:
- 5 drops of Lemon EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
- 5 drops of Orange EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
- 3 drops of Grapefruit EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
Beat the Winter Flus (adults only):
- 5 drops of Thieves EO Blend (Young Living) a mix of clove, cinnamon bark, rosemary, lemon, and eucalyptus. *Do not use for children age 2-15 or pregnant/nursing mamas*
- 2 drops of Oregano EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy) I only use 1-2 drops as it is very potent. *Do not use for children age 2-15 or pregnant/nursing mamas*
- 3 drops Eucalyptus EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy) *Do not use for children age 2-15 or pregnant/nursing mamas*
Beat the Winter Flus (kid friendly):
- 10 drops Sniffle Stopper EO Blend (Plant Therapy)
Floral:
- 5 drops Lavender EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
- 5 drops Bergamot EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
- 2 drop Ylang Ylang EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy) *Not for children age 2-15 or pregnant/nursing mamas*
- 2 drops Geranium EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
{I use and recommend Young Living Essential Oils and Plant Therapy Essential Oils because they are 100% pure quality essential oils. There are other reputable essential oil companies to purchase from. Your local drug store’s cheap essential oil can give you a rash and not have the same positive effects because most only contain about 10% of the pure oil and the rest is filled with synthetics. Do your research and find a company you feel comfortable purchasing from.}
Really slowly pour in 1 cup of filtered or distilled water or well… bubblemania occurs. Finally put the soap dispenser back together, shake it up a little and wash those hands!
Happy Foamy Handwashing 🙂
Do you make your own soap? What recipe do you use?
4 Responses
I love using our foam dispenser in the main bathroom. It’s so easy, right! Just a few ingredients and done. I can’t believe how many plastic bottles I went through before made the switch, let alone $5 to $8 a bottle of foam hand soap too. Such a waste!
So glad you made the switch! So much easier and saves money! 🙂
Love this! Do you think it would make a mild enough foaming face wash? I’ve never tried Dr. Bronner’s on my face before. I might give it a go.
It would be worth a try! I have not used Dr. Bronners soap on my face before because I use the oil cleansing method. If you find it too drying, consider adding a little bit of carrier oil (ex. sweet almond, jojoba) to add some moisture. Let me know how it works out for you!