Foaming Hand Soap
Making foaming hand soap at home is super easy, cost-effective, and you can customize the scent and ingredients to your liking. Here’s how to whip up a batch in just a few minutes.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup liquid castile soap unscented or scented
- ¾ cup distilled water or boiled and cooled tap water (stripped of minerals, chlorine, and microbes. Less chance of mold or bacteria sneaking in)
- ½ to 1 tsp carrier oil optional, for moisture: olive oil, sweet almond oil, or jojoba
- Optional: 10–15 drops essential oil like lavender, lemon, tea tree, or peppermint
Instructions
- Add Castile Soap to the Bottle:
- Use the funnel and pour in ¼ cup of castile soap.
- Add Carrier Oil (Optional):
- Add ½ to 1 teaspoon if you want extra moisturizing properties.
- Add Essential Oils (Optional):
- Drop in your chosen essential oils for fragrance and extra antibacterial properties.
- Top Off with Water:
- Add ¾ cup distilled water, leaving a little space at the top to prevent overflow.
- Cap & Swirl:
- Gently swirl the bottle to combine. Don’t shake too vigorously—it’ll foam up!
- 🧼 To Use:
- Just pump a small amount onto wet hands, lather, and rinse!
Notes
Customize it! Try citrus blends in the kitchen (lemon + orange), lavender for the bathroom, or tea tree for antibacterial power.
If you notice buildup or clogging, rinse the pump with warm water every few weeks.
Store in a cool, dry place and use within a couple of months.