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4 Essential Oil Body Wash Recipes

May 20, 2016 Updated on May 24, 2019 By Beth K 17 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

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I admit that I’m one of those people. I really like smell-good body wash, but I change my mind a lot. So I end up with 719 bottles of body wash that are half empty because I just got bored and moved on to another scent. Then when I started making my own body wash I cured myself by making small batches in different scents. I can make four Essential Oil Body Wash recipes in less than 10 minutes!


4 Essential Oil Body Wash Recipes from RecipeswithEssentialOils.com

This Body Wash is so easy to make in small batches and contains just a few ingredients. 

These are my favorite 2-ounce squeeze bottles that are perfect for this recipe.

The key is in the cleansing base. We use Young Living Bath & Shower Gel Base. It’s got a substantial feel (read: it’s not goopy or watery) without any odor. It rinses clean and leaves my skin feeling fresh.

Another fantastic base is this unscented, organic shikakai soap and Castile soap blend. This hand and body soap is gentle and appropriate for all skin types. Try the recipe both ways and let us know which one you prefer!

Homemade Body Wash Recipes

I always add extra nourishing ingredients to my body wash. It helps me keep my skin healthy and beautiful. I do this with a moisturizing carrier oil (like Jojoba oil) and the antioxidant powerhouse of vitamin E oil. These pair up in so many of our recipes because they’re packed with powerful, nourishing benefits.

You’ll want to note that none of these body wash bases will lather very much. You don’t need bubbles to get clean. I know it takes a little getting used to, but after a while you won’t even think about the lather being a factor.

Peppermint and Rosemary Body Wash Recipe

New to essential oils? Learn more about how we use them and why you should use them as well.

Refreshing Body Wash Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons Young Living Bath & Shower Gel Base (or Dr. Bronner’s Shikakai Body Soap)
  • 2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
  • 1 drop Rosemary Essential Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon jojoba oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil
  • 2-ounce amber bottle

Directions

  • Place all the ingredients into your amber bottle.
  • Swirl to combine.
  • To use: Dispense a dime-sized amount onto a loofah or washcloth and bathe and rinse as usual. Keep out of eyes.
  • Store out of direct sunlight for up to 6 months.

Here are my other favorite scent combinations. Just use the same recipe above and substitute the essential oils below:

Bergamot and Jasmine Body Wash

Sensual Citrus Body Wash

  • 2 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
  • 1 drop Jasmine Essential Oil

Frankincense and Lemon Myrtle Body Wash

Amber Spice Body Wash

  • 2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
  • 1 drop Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil

Lavender Lemongrass and Geranium Body Wash

Walk in the Garden Body Wash

  • 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil
  • 1 drop Lemongrass Essential Oil
  • 1 drop Geranium Essential Oil

Essential Oil recipes Healthy hair and skin ebook

This recipe is included in our eBook, Essential Oil Recipes for Healthy Hair & Skin, along with more than 60 other tried & true recipes that we’ve created, tested, and personally use. Click HERE to see more information and purchase your digital copy today!

You might also enjoy these essential oil beauty recipes:

  • Foaming Hand Soap
  • Nourishing Cuticle & Nail Oil
  • Moisture Rich Lotion Bar
  • Moisturizing After Shower Body Oil
  • Peaceful Bath with Lavender


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Filed Under: Bath, Beauty, Body, Recipes Tagged With: bergamot, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemon myrtle, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary

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Comments

  1. Priyanka says

    August 15, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Do I need to add any preservatives to it if I want to sell them?

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      August 18, 2016 at 12:20 pm

      I’m not sure what it would take to sell these. I’m sure that the requirements for boutique homemade bath products is regulated in every area differently. I’d check with your local FDA office to see about the guidelines there.

      Reply
  2. Valerie says

    March 8, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    What do you recommend for an after shower body spray.

    Reply
    • Jenn says

      March 15, 2017 at 6:18 pm

      Valerie – you might enjoy this recipe: http://www.recipeswithessentialoils.com/moisturizing-after-shower-body-oil/ It’s not a spray, but it’s an oil. Feel free to adapt to a spray, if desired.

      Reply
  3. Cheryl says

    August 4, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    Hi,

    I made one body wash, but it did not fill up the 2 oz. bottle. Did I do something wrong or not add enough of something?

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      August 7, 2017 at 9:13 am

      Well the tablespoons and teaspoons add up to just less than 2 ounces (4 tablespoons). I’d just add more Shikakai Body Soap to fill the bottle.

      Reply
  4. Nancy Hilleren says

    August 27, 2017 at 11:07 am

    Can you make this in a foaming pump for body wash? Would you need about 10-15 drops of EO to give it a decent scent?

    Reply
    • Beth K says

      August 29, 2017 at 7:33 pm

      That sounds like a great idea! Let us know how that works for you.

      Reply
  5. Shanna says

    December 4, 2017 at 7:15 pm

    What other oil can I use instead of jojoba oil for the shower gel?

    Reply
    • Recipes With Essential Oils says

      January 16, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      You could certainly substitute jojoba oil with another carrier oil such as grapeseed or rosehip. Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Rebekka says

    June 9, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    Does anyone use this on a loofah or washcloth?

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      July 24, 2018 at 11:44 am

      Hi Rebekka! Yes, you can add this body wash to a loofah or washcloth with great results.

      Reply
  7. Colleen M says

    June 14, 2018 at 6:40 am

    Hello! I love your recipe ideas. I wanted to make a lavender mint body wash to mimic the scent of the Lavender Mint Young Living shampoo and conditioner. Any thoughts of how many drops of each? Also, I have peppermint and spearmint. Which would you recommend? Thanks! ❤️

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      August 27, 2018 at 10:12 pm

      That sounds amazing! I would follow this recipe, but try it with 2 drops lavender and 1 drop spearmint.

      Reply
  8. Susy says

    October 4, 2018 at 7:28 pm

    What would I use if I don’t have the YL base??? Can I use Castile Soap? I live overseas and don’t have access to the YL base easily…

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      October 5, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      Hi Susy! Yes, you can use this sugar soap or unscented Castile soap in this recipe. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  9. Lhae says

    January 24, 2019 at 11:38 pm

    Amazing, thanks for many information! I have little girl but am to affraid using shampoo and body wash on the market! Sometimes her skin being too dry , I have ideas to make her own body wash and shampoo.

    Reply

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