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Creating DIY Body Wash is Easy! Here are 10 Ways to Do it

Last Modified: February 17, 2023 by Shiny Aura

Body hygiene is one of the things that need special attention every day.

Besides being able to make you feel more comfortable, keeping your body clean can also have a direct effect on your health since a lot of studies show that one’s health quality strongly relates to their hygiene practice.

The body wash is a very commonly used body care product. Nowadays, making a DIY body wash is an easy thing to do.

With ingredients that you can find every day, you can make a body wash that is way healthier than you those commercial products you will find in stores.

Here are 10 DIY body wash recipes that you can create by yourself:

1. DIY Body Wash with Olive Oil

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Olive oil is one of the most common ingredients to create DIY body care, including a body wash. You do not need to use a lot of elements to make an impressive DIY body wash with a few drops of olive oil.

Here are what you need:

  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons of liquid soap
  • 1 tablespoon of essential oil

Mix all of them together, then apply to your skin as a soap replacement. You should see a lot of positive result to your skin just in a couple of weeks.

2. DIY Body Wash with Essential Oil

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If you want to have a soft, aromatic body wash, creating a essential oil body wash is an alternative you should try. Luckily, it’s easy to make. Here are the ingredients:

  • 10 drops of ANY essential oil
  • 1½ cups of liquid soap
  • 4 teaspoons of glycerin
  • 2 tablespoons of peppermint extract

This formula will make your skin softer, smoother, and smell nicer! Try using these mixtures every day for a few weeks to get the best result.

3. DIY Body Wash with Coconut Milk

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Coconut milk is usually used for a cooking purpose. That being said, you can make an amazing body was out of it.

Since this ingredient is rich in nutrition and has a lot of useful vitamins and mineral, you do not need to add a lot of other stuff to make a stunning body wash.

Here are what you need:

  • ½ cup of unsweetened coconut milk
  • ½ cup of liquid soap
  • 2 teaspoons of glycerin
  • 1 teaspoon of honey
  • 5 drops of any essential oil

The mixture is a great formula to get the best out of coconut milk.

4. DIY Body Wash with Honey

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Everything about honey is beneficial to your body. This ingredient is also versatile: you can consume it directly, use it for cooking, or even apply it to your skin to get an amazing result.

Here is the honey body wash formula you should try:

  • 4 tablespoons of honey
  • 1 cup of liquid soap
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 10 drops of essential oil of your preference

The mixture may be a bit sticky. If you plan to dilute it a bit, add another cup of liquid soap or water.

5. DIY Body Wash with Lemon

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The acidity of lemon is known as one of the best solutions to clean your skin. To get all the benefits of a lemon, make a DIY body wash using these ingredients:

  • ½ cup of lemon water
  • 2 tablespoons of citrus water
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of castor oil
  • ½ cup of liquid soap

Apply the body wash every day. However, note that lemon has a tendency to dry your skin. Therefore, using a lotion right after the bath may be the best for those of you with dry skin.

6. DIY Body Wash for Sensitive Skin

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It goes without saying that sensitive skin needs extra care. Rather than blindly trying to find the most suitable commercial product for your skin, it is better to start mixing your natural body wash.

Here are the ingredients:

  • ½ cup of shea butter
  • ½ cup of almond oil
  • 1 cup of liquid soap
  • 10 drops essential oil (preferably rose, but you can basically use anything)

You can replace shea butter with any kind of body treatment butter. In fact, you can also add a bit of milk or honey to enhance the effect of this body wash.

7. DIY Body Wash for Oily Skin

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Oily skin is tricky to treat. While the oily skin has better moisturizer, they are also vulnerable to a lot of common skin problem, such as acne or black spot.

To reduce the risk of getting these problems, try making a body wash for oily skin using these items:

  • 6 cups of distilled water
  • ½ cup of castile soap
  • 2 tablespoons of neem leaf extract (you just need to boil it down, then use the reduction)
  • ½ cup of coconut oil
  • 15 drops lavender essential oil (optional)

Using the mixture of these items as  a substitute for your body wash is a great way to overcome your oily skin problem.

8. DIY Vegan Body Wash

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A vegan should avoid any kind of meat product. Unfortunately, a lot of commercial body wash products use gelatin as one of their primary ingredients.

To avoid this, make your own vegan body wash using this recipe:

  • 2 cups of milk
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • 10 drops of essential oil
  • 3 tablespoons of lemon
  • 1 tablespoon of coconut oil

Please note that while the above recipe is intended for a vegan user, it does not mean that a non-vegan can’t use it!

9. DIY Body Wash for Smooth Skin

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Having smoother skin is a dream, especially for women. Fortunately, you can create your own DIY body wash using natural ingredients to get it. All you have to do is looking for these items:

  • 3 tablespoons of cucumber paste
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of glycerin
  • ½ cup of liquid soap
  • 5 drops of rose essential oil

Apply this mixture regularly to substitute your regular body wash. You will see the difference in a couple of weeks.

10. DIY Body Wash for Dry Skin

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Handling dry skin is not difficult, but it does need careful attention. Making a moisturizing body wash will do the trick. Here are what you need:

  • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil
  • ½ cup of liquid soap
  • 2 tablespoons of honey

You can also add a few drops of essential oil. However, it is completely optional, and you can use the mixture as it is.

Once you’ve applied this coconut oil body wash regularly, you can say bye-bye to your dry skin

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Final Words

Finally, creating your own DIY body wash does need a bit of effort, but it will definitely worth your time.

By using your own homemade products, you will start living a healthier life that benefits you in the long run. Happy mixing!

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