Almost all of us know that bar soap will cause loss of moisture on the skin and thereby damages it. So, usage of body washes become popular in these days.
However there are many commercial body washes available in the market but the best way is to choose natural homemade body wash which is simple to prepare, cost effective and has no side effects.
The bottle of commercial body washes is filled with alpha hydroxy acid, ammonium laureth sulfate, glycolic acid, urea, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, salicylic acid, propylparaben, triclosan, phenoxyethanol, etc. which are harsh on the skin and makes it more dry when used in the longer run.
Now, we discuss the reasons that help you to get an idea on why you should use this DIY homemade natural body wash.
- Usage of natural products will help to live more holistic life by moisturizing and nourishing your skin to keep it smooth and soft.
- It repairs and rejuvenates the skin to prevent the damage caused by the usage of commercial skin products. People with any skin problem can use these body washes to get relief from the problem.
- Skin is the biggest organ in the body that acts as a barrier to prevent impurities, dust and protect the body. Regular usage of natural body wash will help to cleanse the toxins and chemicals on the skin effectively.
- Unlike conventional products, natural products won’t cause any harm to the body and they help to flush out the toxins and clean the skin daily.
- The preparation is quite easy and all needs are mainly 3 – 4 ingredients like castile soap, natural oil, vegetable glycerin or honey and essential oil.
- Coming to the cost, it’s very cheap to prepare these body washes rather than using a commercial body wash.
- It can be used for many things not just as a body wash but we can use it as your face wash and shampoo.
- Due to natural products, this body wash can be used on your kids (as it gentle on their skin). So, you can use it for your whole family.
Homemade Natural Body Wash:
Here are some DIY natural homemade body wash recipes. Let’s get started to know the procedure in detail.
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Skin Softening Body Wash Honey with Almond Oil:
This body wash helps to moisturize and nourish your skin along with clearing the spots and scars on the skin if used regularly. Here honey acts as a natural moisturizer, sweet almond oil soothes and nourishes your skin to improve its texture and reduce wrinkles. Lavender essential oil clears the germs causing skin problems.
Steps to be followed…
- Pour 2 teaspoons of sweet almond oil, 2/3 cup of liquid castile soap, 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil and 50 drops of lavender essential oil in 1/4 cup of raw organic honey.
- Stir well and pour these ingredients into an empty bottle to store it.
- Shake well before every use of this body wash.
- Apply it directly on the body to clear all the impurities on the skin.
- Use it regularly to get soft, smooth and infection – free skin.
Note:
- Also, mix 3 tablespoons each of liquid castile soap and raw honey, 2 tablespoons of oils (equal parts of castor oil and olive oil) and 10 drops of essential oil in a bowl. Stir all these ingredients and pour it into a container. Use this as your body wash with a natural sponge to get a smooth and soft skin.
- Or else mix 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil, 2 teaspoons of jojoba oil, 30 drops of lavender oil and chamomile oil, 1 cup of water, 1/4 cup of honey and 2/3 cups of liquid castile soap in a glass bottle with a dispenser. Use it as your body wash to cleanse your skin, kill bacteria and keep it healthy and hydrated.
- Or you can use organic body wash instead of liquid castile soap.
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Aloe Vera Nourishing Body Wash:
The aloe vera body wash is an amazing body wash that acts as a fantastic cleanser and also improves your skin texture. It nourishes your skin, cleanses it and finally leaves it soft and supple.
Steps to be followed…
- Mix 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil, 3/4 cup of castile soap (or mild liquid soap base) and 25 drops of essential oils (prefer orange or lemon) in 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel.
- Stir all these ingredients and pour it into an empty bottle.
- Use it regularly as your body wash to cleanse and soothe the skin.
- To enjoy the complete body and skin care treatment, use this homemade body wash regularly.
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Avocado Hydrating Body Wash:
Avocado repairs and moisturizes the skin and delay the aging process with its amazing properties. Oatmeal acts as a great cleanser and essential oil in this body wash will help to remove the germs and the other impurities on the skin.
Steps to be followed…
- Pour 3 cups of water in a pan and bring it to a boil.
- Then pour this water over 1/4 cup of oatmeal and filter it.
- Now add 1/4 cup of liquid castile soap, 15 drops of lavender essential oil, 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil and 2 teaspoons of avocado oil in a bowl.
- Stir well and mix 1/5 part of the dispenser bottle with this oil and soap mix and remaining 4/5 part of the bottle with oatmeal water.
- Stir well and use it as your body wash to cleanse your skin and to enjoy an amazing bathing experience.
- Continue the usage of this homemade body wash to get a hydrated and nourished skin.
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Coconut Milk Moisturizing Body Wash:
This coconut milk body wash helps to moisturize the dry and flaky skin and also keeps it glowing if used in this winter. Coconut milk has all essential fatty acids and proteins that soften the skin, make it supple and glow.
Steps to be followed…
- Mix 5 drops of lavender oil, 2 teaspoons of vitamin E oil, 3/4 cup of castile soap and 1/2 cup of coconut milk in a bowl.
- Stir well and pour it into a glass jar to store it.
- If you want, you can add glycerin to get the desired consistency of the body wash.
- Use this body wash to cleanse your skin and you can store it for up to a month or two.
- Regular usage will help to prevent dry skin in the winter season.
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Salt Scrub cum Body Wash:
This combination will act as a body wash and a scrub that helps to exfoliate the skin to remove dirt and dead cells. This body wash helps to lighten your skin color and makes it soft, smooth and supple.
Steps to be followed…
- Mix 1/4 cup of coconut oil, few drops of essential oil and 1/2 cup of castile soap in 1 cup of fine sea salt.
- Stir well and store it in a cool and dry place in squeeze top bottle.
- Use this body wash to scrub on your damp skin and rinse off.
- Repeat it regularly to exfoliate the skin gently and thereby to leave it soft and smooth.
Note:
- Or simply replace fine sea salt with fine sugar and use this body wash to exfoliate the skin gently while in the shower.
- For best results, scrub your hands, feet, inner thighs and underarms to make them soft and smooth.
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Skin Lightening Body Wash:
This body wash helps to make your skin brighter, smoother and softer with its natural ingredients. It also helps to fade away the scars and remove stubborn tan on your sun-exposed skin areas.
However, the process involves a lot of ingredients and you can easily store this body wash powder for 4 – 5 months.
Steps to be followed…
- Take lemon peels of 15 lemons, orange peels of 10 oranges, pomegranate peels of 5 pomegranate fruits, 1 big bunch of tulsi (basil) leaves, petals of 30 – 40 rose flowers, 1 big bunch of neem leaves, 200 gms of green gram dal, 500 gms of channa dal and 4 – 5 Kasturi turmeric sticks.
- Sun – dry all these ingredients till they finely dried without any moisture.
- Grind all these ingredients into powder form and store it in a glass jar.
- For usage, people with oily skin should mix this powder with either rose water or cucumber juice, people with dry skin should mix this powder with honey or milk cream, people with normal skin should mix this powder with either milk or curd.
- Or simply mix this powder with plain water and use it as your body wash to get a radiant and smooth skin.
You can also try DIY Body Wash using Coconut Oil and Honey.
Tips and suggestions:
- You can replace castile soap with any soap base or mild natural shower gel.
- All these are natural ingredients that have long shelf life. So, you can prepare it and store it for regular usage without any tension that they get damaged.
- Other than using body washes, you have to drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get a sound sleep to get rid of toxins from the body and thereby to enhance your skin glow naturally from inside.
Try this skin – friendly natural body wash. Do you think that anything I missed the variation? Then share it with us in the below comments box.
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