Who else loves pulling out all the yummy holiday scented hand soaps this time of year? Soaps are one of my favorite ways of bringing in some extra seasonal cheer, and one of the more discreet ways I can bring in the cozy vibes before we get all the Christmas decorations up. Seasonal scented soaps made their way into our home in September I think!
Where I usually buy Mrs. Meyer’s fall and winter soaps from Grove Collaborative, this year my favorites sold out so quick! (My very favorite is the Acorn Spice soap… yum!). I have also come to realize that even brands marketed as natural and non-toxic, like Mrs. Meyer’s are not as “clean” as I would like to believe. More and more, I find that I prefer to make my own personal care and cleaning products that I KNOW are safe. (like my favorite homemade dishwasher detergent!).
So today I’m here to prove that you don’t have to trade non-toxic, clean products for the cozy holiday scents you love. Using essential oils, you can get NATURAL scents that are non-toxic (be sure to follow dilution guidelines for essential oils, though!) You can also save TONS of money by making this diy foaming hand soap recipe.
Why Make this DIY Foaming Hand Soap Recipe?
- Healthier for your body
- Better for the environment
- Reduces waste
- MONEY SAVINGS
- You are in charge of every ingredient you add
- Get creative with the scents you like, using essential oils
- You feel pretty awesome 😉
What Goes into Homemade Foaming Hand Soap?
This homemade foaming hand soap is extremely SIMPLE and comes together so quickly. All you need is:
- Liquid Castile soap (you can buy Castile soap at stores or online)
- Olive oil or Almond oil
- Essential Oils (optional, use for making scented hand soap)
- Water (distilled or boiled water is best)
That’s it!
Actually, the majority of this recipe is just water. To think I’ve been paying big bucks for soap and other products that are mostly water…
If you’re like me, trying to pinch pennies wherever you can, maybe you’re asking…
How can using Essential Oils SAVE me money??
Essential oils are extremely expensive little bottles, right?
Well yes and no. I used to adamantly refuse to buy essential oils because of the price. But when you look into how much you really use from a bottle, you realize they are really so worth it (with the exception of maybe a few more expensive oils). 10-15 dollars for 15 ml is pretty common. But when you only use a few drops at a time for recipes and you dilute the oil for application on the skin, one $15 bottle is TOTALLY worth it and can actually save you TONS of money if you use it to make homemade products instead of buying fancy fragranced (and toxic) alternative products.
Trust me on this.
If you’re looking for some more recipes to try to make essential oils worth it, you can try these diy essential oil soy candles, my effective homemade dishwasher detergent recipe, or these awesome recipes from Simply Earth.
Where to buy Essential Oils for DIY Foaming Hand Soap?
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Even if essential oils are worth the investment, you’ll still want to get the best bang for your buck, right?
My favorite company to buy essential oils from is Simply Earth. They are a subscription box company that sends you new oils and recipes every month. They make freeing your home of toxins easy and FUN. I so look forward to getting this box!
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Simply Earth also offers individual essential oils and other items for sale if a subscription is not your thing or is not in your budget right now. All their oils are top quality and very reasonably priced.
Seasonal Essential Oil Blends for DIY Foaming Hand Soap
You’re ready to get some oils for your homemade foaming hand soap. What are some of the best combinations of oils for this holiday diy foaming hand soap recipe?
For one 16 oz soap dispenser, use 20 drops of oil (TOTAL)
Fir Needle, Juniper Berry, & Grapefruit Essential Oils
Clove, Nutmeg, & Cinnamon Essential Oils
Peppermint Essential Oil
Rosemary & Spearmint Essential Oil
Do you have your own favorite holiday essential oil combos? Share them in the comments below!
Back to Foaming Hand Soap Making…
Now that you’re hopefully excited to get some great deals on essential oils, I’m sure you’re ready to get started with your homemade foaming hand soap! So here’s the super simple and quick recipe.
Seasonal Foaming Hand Soap
Materials
- 1 1/2 cup water distilled or boiled will last longer
- 1/4 cup Castile Soap add more if you want the soap more foamy
- 1/2 tsp Almond Oil, Olive Oil, or Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 20-30 drops Essential Oil see notes above for combination ideas
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (be sure to add the water first) in soap dispenser. Tighten lid and shake well until combined.
I’m so excited for you to make this toxin-free diy foaming hand soap recipe in your own home! Let me know how it goes in the comments below!
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