Foaming Hand Soap

DIY Foaming Hand Soap: A Simple, Inexpensive Recipe

Making your own foaming hand soap at home is not only a fun DIY project but also an inexpensive alternative to store-bought options. With just a few ingredients and 2 minutes of your time, you can create a gentle and effective hand soap that’s kind to your skin and your wallet. Here’s a simple recipe using Castile soap, a versatile, plant-based cleaner.

Why Castile Soap

Castile soap has Mediterranean origins and then spread through Europe. Castile soap was traditionally produced using olive oil and comes from the Spanish region of Castile.

Castile soap is free of chemicals and synthetic ingredients, compared to some soaps that are made with lye, artificial fragrance or preservatives. It is also known for being gentle on the skin and does not strip away the natural oils found on skin.

Castile soap is concentrated, making it very cost effective. It can be used in a plethora of ways making it a great budget-friendly option. Using different dilutions, it can be used as a shampoo, hand soap, body wash, as a foot bath, as a cleaner (dishes, toilet, windows, etc.)

I love Castile soap best as a foaming hand soap. It takes just a couple of minutes and you can personalize it to a scent that you enjoy!

How to Make Foaming Hand Soap

–Foaming Hand Soap Container This one container is good quality and works great!

–Castile Soap Fill soap container 1/3 of the way with Castile soap. I like this brand because it doesn’t dry out your skin.

–Essential Oils Add 10-15 drops of essential oils. It is fun to choose scents and even match the scent of the season. Citrus essential oils are fun for spring and summer and warm, cinnamon scents are fun for fall and the holidays. I love Germ Fighter for this because of its warm aroma but also the powerful affect.

–Carrier Oil 5-10 drops of a carrier oil. This is optional but I have found that it keeps the soap continuously moving through the dispenser over time, without clogging. Olive oil, fractionated coconut oil or jojoba oil all work well.

-Gently swirl to mix the ingredients. Fill the rest of the container with water. Pump the dispenser to test the soap. If you find it too thick or too thin, adjust the ratio of Castile soap to water as needed. Remember, a little Castile soap goes a long way, so you might need to experiment to find your preferred consistency.