DIY Face Cleanser – Natural Foaming Face Wash for All Skin Types
Kick your old face cleanser to the curb and make your own DIY face cleanser instead! This natural foaming face wash is perfect for all skin types — even the most sensitive skin! With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is easy to make and even easier on your wallet.
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Have you ever stopped to read the ingredient label on your face cleanser? I’ll bet it would shock you.
I was certainly surprised when I read the ingredient label on my trusty drugstore face wash! When I flipped over the bottle for the first time ever, I saw three different parabens, two dyes, and a whole list of words I couldn’t pronounce.
Yikes.
But here’s the problem: I’ve struggled with super sensitive skin my whole life. This was THE ONLY face wash that didn’t make me break out in an itchy red rash. Even so, I knew that putting this product on my face once or twice a day wasn’t a good idea.
Luckily, I happened to stumble across a natural foaming face wash recipe in an essential oil magazine a couple months ago. Since I already had most of the ingredients on hand, I decided to tweak the recipe a bit and give it a try.
Honestly, I expected a super itchy red rash. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that my skin LOVES this DIY face cleanser! And the best part is that it only requires three simple ingredients to make!
Let me show you how you can make your very own DIY face cleanser so you can kick your old face wash to the curb too. It’s much easier than you think!
Also, don’t forget to download the free printable Natural Skin Care Recipe Guide at the end of this post! It includes this recipe and a few others so you can DIY a complete line of natural skin care products.
Is This Foaming Face Wash Right for Your Skin Type?
This natural foaming face wash is perfect for all skin types: dry, oily, acne-prone, and even the most sensitive skin!
The castile soap gently removes dirt, oil, and makeup without making your skin feel dry or tight, and the jojoba oil adds a moisturizing boost so your skin feels soft and nourished.
I actually prefer keeping the recipe plain since I use it to take off my eye makeup, but you can definitely customize it with essential oils to suit your particular skin type if you like.
Tea tree essential oil is great for oily and acne-prone skin, and frankincense essential oil is perfect for aging skin. You could add 5-10 drops of one of these oils if you want to get a little fancy with your face cleanser.
How to Make Your Own DIY Face Cleanser
Supplies Needed
- 8-ounce foaming soap dispenser
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring spoon – ½ teaspoon
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup distilled (or boiled then cooled) water
- 1/3 cup unscented liquid castile soap
- ½ tsp. jojoba oil
Directions
Pour all ingredients in a foaming soap dispenser and swirl to combine.
How to Use Your DIY Face Cleanser
Pump one or two pumps of foaming face cleanser into your palm and massage into wet skin. Rinse with warm water and immediately apply a face serum such as my DIY Face Oil.
This cleanser will remove eye makeup, although I’ve never tested it on waterproof mascara.
Also, you’ll have to swirl the bottle each time you use the face cleanser because the ingredients will separate.
FREE PRINTABLE NATURAL SKIN CARE RECIPE GUIDE
And now for that free printable natural skin care recipe guide I promised you earlier! You can get it here.
Wrapping It Up
So there you have it! Now you know how to make your very own DIY face cleanser out of a few simple ingredients that you may already have at home!
Your skin will love this natural foaming face wash, and I’m almost 100% certain that you’ll never go back to your old face cleanser after trying this recipe.
And don’t forget to grab the free skin care guide so you can easily refer back to this recipe!
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What about you? Do you have another DIY face cleanser recipe that you love? Share it with me in the comments!
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All that essential oil is totally unnecessary and not good for your face. You only need a few drops, if anything. I upped the oil and added a tablespoon of raw honey.
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Does this sting the eyes at all??
Hi Nicki, I’ve never had a problem with stinging. 🙂 But I also wouldn’t recommend getting it in your eyes if you can help it.
How long will this last? I am concerned about bacteria as it has water in the ingredients and no preservative. I understand the water is distilled but is that enough to prevent bacteria. I am new to homemade products and want to make sure I am not causing more problems than I solve. Thank you
Hi Barb! Yes, that’s exactly why we use distilled water in this recipe. It helps prevent bacterial growth. I’ve had a bottle last a few months without any obvious signs of contamination.
Hi,
Can I add vegetable glycerin to this recipe? If yes then how much.
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Hi Lizzy, I’m sure you can, but I’ve never actually tried vegetable glycerin in this face cleanser recipe. If you decide to use it, I’d add 1/2 tsp. in place of the jojoba oil. If you add both, you might have problems with it foaming. Let me know how it works for you! 🙂
Should the cleanser be kept in the fridge to preserve or is it okay to leave it in my room?
Hi, Miah! It does not need to be refrigerated. 🙂
I tried this and I tea tree, lavender and frankincense oil.kind of drying to my skin and recommendations.
I used tea tree , lavender and Frankincense oils
Hi! I’d recommend following the face wash with a face oil moisturizer. This is the one I use: https://prettybirdkitchen.com/simple-face-oil-recipe/ I’ve been using it for years and it makes my skin feel so hydrated!
Try leaving the tea tree oil out and possibly replace it with another essential oil. Think of what you would like your skin to smell like. That’s my thoughts on it. I am going to try this but I will leave tee tree oul out because I already know my eyes are sensitive to tea tree oil.
This recipe looks so great! I’m excited to try it out. I’ve been on the hunt for a new facial cleanser recipe, but many of them are so complex. I have loved using Frankincense on my skin, so this face wash seems right up my alley! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thanks, Amanda! Yes, I love love love this recipe. It’s definitely one of the easier DIY face cleanser recipes I’ve come across. Let me know how you like it when you make it! 🙂