As with many household cleaning and hygiene products, commercial liquid hand soap is filled with dangerous and harmful chemicals. By crafting your DIY dish soap, not only do you reduce your reliance on commercial products laden with harmful chemicals, but you also cut down on plastic waste.
Commercial dishwashing soaps often contain synthetic fragrances which are known hormone disruptors, harsh chemicals, and phosphates that can be detrimental to the environment and your bone health. By making your own liquid hand soap, you have control over the ingredients, ensuring a safer and more eco-friendly option for your home.
Liquid Hand Soap Ingredients
Castile Soap: Known for its natural and gentle cleansing properties, Castile soap forms the base of many DIY dish soaps. It’s plant-based and an effective cleaner of dirt and grime.
Essential Oils: For a pleasant scent and additional antibacterial properties, add a few drops of essential oils like lemon, tea tree, eucalyptus, or lavender. Use scents like cinnamon, vanilla, and cedarwood in the fall and winter for seasonal scents.
Water: Distilled or filtered water is preferable to prevent any impurities in tap water from affecting the soap’s performance. However, you can also boil tap water and let it cool if you do not have distilled or filtered water available.
How To Make Liquid Hand Soap
What you will need:
- 16-ounce glass soap dispenser
- ½ cup Castile soap
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- Filtered water to fill the rest of the dispenser (or boiled tap water)
**It is always best to use glass or stainless steel when working with essential oils since they can break down plastics over time.
**You can substitute any mixture or 30 drops of essential oil of your choosing.
Instructions:
- Add Castile soap, and essential oils to glass soap dispenser.
- Fill the rest of the jar with filtered water. Shake until combined. This will produce a liquid that is thinner than commercial soap brands. It is still highly effective. However, if you prefer a thicker soap, you can play around with the ratio of Castile soap to water.
Benefits of Homemade Liquid Hand Soap
Reduced Chemical Exposure: Commercial hand soaps often contain chemicals that may be harsh on the skin, hormone disrupting, and harmful when ingested. With a DIY alternative, you have control over the ingredients, minimizing exposure to potentially harmful substances.
Cost-Effective: Making your own hand soap can be more economical in the long run, as many of the ingredients are versatile and can be used for various household cleaning purposes. You will have to pay more upfront, After continued use; however, you will save money.
Customizable Scents: Tailor your hand soap to your preference by experimenting with different essential oil combinations for a personalized scent.
Environmentally Friendly: By choosing natural and biodegradable ingredients, you contribute to reducing the environmental impact associated with commercial hand soaps.
Minimal Packaging Waste: By reusing containers for your DIY hand soap, you significantly cut down on plastic waste, contributing to a more sustainable lifestyle.
Tips & Tricks for Using Homemade Hand Soap
Shake Well Before Use: As your homemade hand soap may not contain the same chemical emulsifiers as commercial options, give it a good shake before each use to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
Adjust the Recipe to Your Liking: Feel free to tweak the recipe to suit your preferences. If you prefer a thicker soap, reduce the amount of water, or vice versa. Choose different essential oils based on the season or your preferences.
Store in a Cool Place: Avoid exposing your homemade liquid hand soap to extreme temperatures, as this may affect its consistency and performance.
How To Make Homemade Liquid Hand Soap
Equipment
- 16 ounce Glass Soap Dispensor
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Castile Soap
- 10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
- 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- Filtered or Distilled Water
Instructions
- Add Castile soap and essential oils to the glass soap dispenser.
- Fill the rest of the jar with filtered water. Shake until combined. This will produce a liquid that is thinner than commercial soap brands. It is still highly effective. However, if you prefer a thicker soap, you can play around with the ratio of Castile soap to water.
Notes
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