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    How To Make Foaming Hand Soap

    August 17, 2020 Updated: November 22, 2020 by Lisa Wells / Leave a Comment

    how to make diy foaming hand soap

    How to make non-toxic DIY foaming hand soap at home. This 3-ingredient recipe couldn't be easier! It's so simple to make you will never use store-bought hand soap again.

    Foaming hand soap in hand with dispenser and towel

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    I have a confession to make. I haven't purchased hand soap in 4 years. I actually went to Amazon to see when I ordered my first foaming soap dispenser (I bought this glass one) and it was July of 2016!

    Since I'm not big on DIY beauty products, that's a record for me of making my own. Needless to say I'm a huge fan of this DIY foaming hand soap recipe - it's inexpensive, super easy to make and it works better than any hand soap I've tried.

    Bonus: I can change up the scent based on the season or my mood, or even go with unscented. And it doesn't dry out my hands with all the extra hand washing we're all doing this year.

    Here's what you'll need to make it

    This homemade foaming hand soap takes just three ingredients to make (and one is optional!). It's so simple it barely needs a recipe.

    1. The secret is using liquid castile soap. I use an unscented one that's certified organic, non-GMO, and vegan. I've found this is the cheapest place to buy it.
    2. Water is used to dilute the soap before adding to the foaming dispenser bottle.
    3. Essential oils can be added if you prefer a scented soap.

    The only other thing you'll need is a foaming dispenser pump to create the foam. You can buy the dispenser with a bottle, or buy a foaming pump to add to a mason jar, or reuse an empty foaming bottle you already have. You can even get a touchless soap dispenser.

    Ingredients for hand soap - Castille soap, water, essential oil, foaming dispenser

    Which essential oils to use

    Which essential oils you use is really up to your preference. Lavender is a classic for hand soap. My favorites are rosemary or a spice-scented blend (if you're a fan of thieves, this defense blend is similar).

    Just be sure to go slowly with adding drops of essential oil. Since they vary in strength, it's best to start with a few drops and add more as needed.

    Many other uses

    I love having a bottle of diluted castile soap next to the bathroom sink. I also use it to wash my makeup brushes and sponges. Or if I need to do a quick hand wash for delicate clothes.

    If you have it in the kitchen it can also be used for dish soap (dilute it even more for a 1:10 ratio for dishes).

     

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    DIY Foaming Hand Soap Recipe

    Customize this easy 3-ingredient foaming hand soap with your favorite essential oils!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Servings: 12 ounces
    Calories:
    Author: Lisa Wells

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup pure castile soap unscented
    • 1 cup water
    • 10-20 drops essential oils of choice

    Instructions

    • Slowly whisk essential oils into Castille soap.
    • Add water and stir gently to combine.
    • Pour into foaming dispenser bottle.

    Notes

    For unscented soap, skip the essential oils.
    Since this has a lot of water and no preservatives, be sure to use it up within a few weeks.
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