DIY Foaming Handwash

5/21/2025

Why Make Your Own Foaming Handwash?

In today's world, where we're becoming increasingly aware of the ingredients in both our food and personal care products, making your own toxic-free handwash is a really simple switch that you can incorporate into your lifestyle with minimal cost or effort. I started making my own foaming handwash over a year ago and am a convert! Honestly DIY foaming hand soap is one of the simplest natural recipes you can make.

Method

  • Add all of the ingredients to a jug and give it a stir.

  • Pour into your pump dispenser and give it a gentle shake to mix (no vigorous shaking, as that will create too many bubbles!)

Your non-toxic, moisturizing foaming handwash is now ready to use! Just pump a small amount into your hands, lather, and rinse off. It washes away dirt without stripping your skin of its natural moisture.

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 125 ml cooled boiled water

  • 125 ml liquid Castile soap

  • 1 tablespoon of carrier oil (like almond or jojoba oil for added moisturization)

  • 15 drops of tea tree essential oil

  • 10 drops of lavender essential oil

Happy hand washing!

Love Natalie x

*Please note I find that this recipe works best for foaming handwash, if you use it with ordinary pump dispensers you will probably find it a bit of a thin watery consistency compared to the shop-bought handwashes.

I bought my foam pump dispensers from Doterra however Amazon have a great selection.