These face wash recipes are extremely gentle and great for washing away makeup and dirt. I love the softness of the foam on my skin. It really is perfect for even the most delicate skin. Our homemade Foaming Face Wash recipe leaves your skin soft and smooth, and clean without over drying.
What about exfoliating?
If you’d like extra cleaning power, you might consider some accessories to help you gently scrub away dead skin cells and buildup. (I used to not care about that kind of thing. But I’m supposed to act like a grown-up since I turned 40, so now I exfoliate. I hope you’re happy, mom!)
- You can add baking soda or even sugar to your hand when you wash your face for a natural exfoliant. This can get a little messy. This is what I use to remove my mineral makeup. The baking soda leaves my face so smooth and clean!
- I currently use these facial buff sponges. I like them because they’re gentle, inexpensive, and they get my face very clean and smooth. I really wish they were cotton instead of polyester.
- Since I’m not all that crafty and I’d love a natural and reusable option, I’m on the verge of buying these absolutely adorable crocheted face scrubbing wash cloths. They’re handmade and 100% cotton. Love!
The Foaming Soap Dispenser
The foaming soap pump I used in this recipe is by InterDesign (from Target). I like it because of the opaque container that protects the essential oils from getting damaged by light.
It also puts out the PERFECT amount of soap. I’m thrifty so I use as little as possible to get the job done! What I don’t love about it is that the top just sits on the cup part. It doesn’t screw on or anything so that makes me nervous. I don’t want to spill my precious face wash!
I wish I had more of the same amber glass soap pump as in our Foaming Hand Soap recipe. I got that at Target a few months ago, but it’s discontinued now.
Which recipe should you choose?
There are two recipes below:
- The recipe “for Women” is perfect for beautifying skin of all ages and leaving a healthy glow. The vitamin E and almond oil work together to protect and nourish dry or mature skin that needs extra moisturizing.
- The recipe “for Sensitive Skin” will be gentle enough for the most tender of skin types. It’s also great for oily skin types because of the jojoba oil which leaves skin soft and not oily.
To learn more about other benefits of jojoba and almond oils, check out all of our favorite carrier oils and how to use them here.
Are you sure I don’t need more soap?
You might be seeing the ingredients and wondering why there is so much water and so little of everything else. That’s the beauty of foaming dispensers. You actually don’t need as much of the soap as you think. The pump dispenses very little soap and fluffs it up so you feel like you’ve got enough to spread around.
Resist the urge to add more soap or carrier oil when you make these recipes. The foaming pump dispenser will only work with certain ratios and using too little water will clog up your pump and cause it to not work anymore.
New to essential oils? Learn more about how we use them and why you should use them as well.
Foaming Face Wash for Women
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup distilled water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unscented Castile soap
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet almond oil
- 5 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
- 5 drops Geranium Essential Oil
- Foaming soap dispenser
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients into your soap dispenser. Stir to combine.
- To use: Dispense one pump into your hand or use a facial scrubber. Rub over your face and rinse with water.
- Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
Foaming Face Wash for Sensitive Skin
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup distilled water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons unscented Castile soap
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
- 1/2 teaspoon jojoba oil
- 10 drops Gentle Baby Essential Oil
- Foaming soap dispenser
Directions
- Combine all the ingredients into your soap dispenser. Stir to combine.
- To use: Dispense one pump into your hand or use a facial scrubber. Rub over your face and rinse with water.
- Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
You might also enjoy these essential oil recipes:
Walmart now has a glass foaming pump! The brand is Better Homes and Garden!
What is a gentle baby essential oil? Can I use any substitutes if I can’t find that?
Gentle Baby is an essential oil blend sold by Young Living.
Do you have any recommendations that do not use Castille soap, or use a castille soap alternative? My face I’d so sdnsitive, I am allergic to glycerin. If it is an ingredient in thd first half of the ingredient list, I break out, if it is in the second half of thd list, my skin can tolerate it. It is SO frustrating to be turning 40, and fighting sensitive skin, acne, and aginger at the same time. I would appreciate your advice very much!
Andrea
Hi, i have all the ingredients except the geranium essential oil, can i replace it with another oil? My skin type is mixed to oily. I have a lot of different essential oils. Thanks
Hi Ettie! In this recipe you can try Tea Tree, Lavender or even Manuka if you have it.
Do either of these separate if they sit for awhile?
Hi Bev-Ann! It will separate a bit as it settles. Just give a gentle shake/swirl before each use.
Aloe Vera gel is super healing too and helps the oils mix with the water.