DIY: Chemical Free Moisturizing Body Wash
It’s hard to find to chemical, toxin free body wash out there right now. It seems like all mainstream body washes are chalked full of sulfates, fragrances, dyes, parabens and a whole host of other chemicals. After learning about all the possible scary side effects (including cancer) – I decided to make my own. This is such an affordable option (bonus: because it was not my 1st concern) and is totally organic, natural, biodegradable and free of any harmful ingredients. Plus, you can recycle and reuse your old glass bottles.
(This recipe is for a quart size bottle)
I choose to make my body wash extra moisturizing, as I get really dry skin in the winter. You could simply just add your doTERRA Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils to the Dr. Bronner’s Organic Unscented Castile Soap 
Please feel free to use whatever essential oils are your favorites. My combination turned out beautifully. If you are making this for babies, I would use the lavender oil by itself as it is very gentle and calming.
You will need:
Dr. Bronner’s Organic Unscented Castile Soap
(You can get from Amazon, Target or Whole Foods)
Essential Oil(s) of your Choice
1 Glass container (quart size)
Funnel and Measuring Cups
Add 2 cups of Unscented Castile Soap
Add 1 cup of Almond Oil
Measure out 1 cup coconut oil and melt in microwave or stove top
Add to the rest of the liquid
Add your essential oils. Shake well, which will make all your ingredients incorporate.
Add a cute label then lather and rinse!
I have a quick question- I use the trader joe’s coconut all the time. Once it is mixed in, does it stay in liquid form or solidify?
This sounds lovely, by the way.
Thanks!
Beth
Hi Beth,
Once you shake it up it will not solidify. However, I did add it to a bath the other night and it did. It was like bathing with cottage cheese ha! A better option for a bath and shower wash would be to use fractionated coconut oil, which already has the proteins taken out so it will never solidify. Good luck!
Hey Mary! I’ve got this on my list to make this week, but I’m wondering now that you’ve been using this soap for a little while, is there anything you’d do differently? More/less/different oils, more/less/different essential oils? Just curious!
Hi Katie,
The only thing I would do different is add a little more essential oil. Since you are using coconut oil it tends to have that coconut smell, and the oils didn’t come through as strong as I would like. Otherwise, I am loving it!
Hi Mary! I love your DIY bodywash. I am very lazy about slathering on lotion after my shower. So I was looking for an extra moisturizing bodywash online, and came across your recipe. I really want to give it a try, but do you find it moisturizing enough? Or is it too moisturizing? Have you had any breakouts from this bodywash? Thanks.
I agree. I think the body wash is perfect for moisturizing, but not leaving you feeling greasy. You could even rub more coconut oil on after you get out of the shower if it is not enough. However, it feel liks a perfect blend. Let me know how you like it.
I agree. I think the body wash is perfect for moisturizing, but not leaving you feeling greasy. You could even rub more coconut oil on after you get out of the shower if it is not enough. However, it feels like a perfect blend. Let me know how you like it.
Hi there,
I’ve been wanting the make this body wash for some time now. I have all of the ingredients, but I can’t seem to find a quart-size glass container. Where did you find yours?
Thanks!
Hi Mary! This sounds great! Just wondering, what is the shelf life of something like this? Thanks!
To be honest, I’m not sure. I know that it will last as long as your coconut oil would. So at least a year and probably longer. Hope that helps!
I’m absolutely in love with this body wash! But I was curious what the shelf-life is? Thanks!
And then I just read the comment above mine, so never mind! Question answered
Great! Glad you got it answered!
hello, can you substitute almond oil? thnx
You definitely could. You could try Vitamin E Oil if you like.
I’m excited to try this out! I’d be sharing with my husband though, and he gets kinda picky about what he wants out of his grooming products. Is there something I could add that would work as an exfoliant? Any suggestions on more “manly” (whatever that means) smelling essential oils? Thank you!
Thanks for asking Bre. I would use the Balance instead. It would be great for men and women but has a more masculine/woodsy smell. As far as the exfoliant goes, you could use ground oatmeal, sugar, epsom salt or cornmeal. Hope that helps! Good luck, let me know how it turns out.
From reading the comments above it sounds like the essential oils are just for smell. Do I have the correct? Can you make this without EO if you like the coconut smell? Also, I’ve never used coconut oil, does it have a strong coconut smell or is it more mild? I’m really looking forward to trying this thanks for sharing.