These 5 DIY face wash recipes are simple to make and are all-natural. Choose the recipe that is right for your skin to make a custom face wash that will cleanse and protect.
Looking through all the different face wash options at the store can be overwhelming! One for dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, scrubs, cleansers, different colors, and scents. Where do you start? Did you know that you can make your own face wash with a few ingredients you probably have in your pantry? And these work! Today I am sharing 5 DIY face wash recipes for all skin types.
All of these recipes are simple to make using all-natural ingredients.
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Use a dime-size amount per face washing. Massage into the face and rinse off with warm water.
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WHY DIY FACE WASH?
If you have been around the blog long, you know I am a big fan of making my own homemade products to cut down on chemicals in my home. I find that making my own is the best option and can save you money!
Unfortunately, most conventional face washes you find at the store are loaded with toxins and chemicals you won’t want in your home or touching your skin. Here are a few of the many chemicals that can be found in conventional face cleaners:
PARABENS
Parabens are a group of compounds used as a preservative to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in most face washes, cosmetics, and personal products. It sounds like a good thing, but they also have some major drawbacks. They mimic estrogen and cause hormone imbalances. Parabens are found in 99% of breast cancer tumors!
SYNTHETIC COLORS AND FRAGRANCE
Artificial colors, dyes, and fragrances can cause allergic reactions, contain hormone disturbers, carcinogens, and have been linked to damage sperm. Some dyes, like red40, are banned in other countries. Use your essential oils instead of fragrance for a natural alternative and their health benefits.
TRICLOSAN
Triclosan is an antibacterial agent and preservative found in personal care and home cleaning products. It is a hormone disruptor; and can irritate the skin, lungs, and eyes. It is especially dangerous for the thyroid. Because of its antibacterial properties, it can also be damaging for our gut flora and pose a problem with the good and bad bacteria balance in our bodies.
Have you ever made your own face wash, scrub, or toner? What ingredients did you use and what were your results? I love hearing from you!
Thanks for sharing. I tried the acne proned skin, is there a specific order to mix the ingredients? I asked because the mixture I got was partly liquid and partly emulsified but they didn’t mix. Is it supposed to be like that? Thanks again.
Yes it will do this because of the pH levels. You can just stir it before each use or if you prefer you can leave out the castile soap and use the essential oil and vinegar first and then wash with the castile soap second.
Because of the coconut oil it depends on the temperature in your house if this one will be solid or liquid. If it solidifies then it wouldn’t come out of a pump bottle so I would suggest doing it in a different container.
I tried the face wash for sensitive skin and it’s just amazing! My skin gets so clean, soft and hidrated all at the same time, and smell so good. Thank you so much Laura, I love your blog and videos ❤️
Could I use different essential oils for the sensitive skin recipe?For example could I use chamomile? I’m not sure about like orange, but I know I love the orange scent. So I’m curious if I could substitute the lavender with either of those? As long as it doesn’t react bad to my skin
I absolutely love your recipes. I’ve made the sensitive skin one twice now and it has worked wonders. I would like to make one for dry skin. Would it be possible to replace the olive oil with jojoba and sweet almond oil?
Hi Laura,
My face dries out when i wash my face, but after applying moisturizer i feel as if i have not washed my face even when i use a very little amount of moisturizer.
Could you please suggest what face care I could follow.
How long of a shelf life does the sensitive skin and anti aging have? I want to make these for me and my girls! Thank you so much for your amazing posts!!
I’ve found your DIY body deodorant based on magnesium oil suitable for me! And would like to try the DIY face cleanser. Is the anti-aging recipe suitable for sensitive & oily skin as well?
Hello, Thank you for sharing all your healthy recipes with others. Thank you for your kindness. I just made the facial cleanser for sensitive skin. All your recipes are made with natural ingredients, but I have some questions?
1) Should I keep all the recipes in my refrigerator?
2) can I keep these recipes outside of my refrigerator or for how long these
recipes can stay outside of the fridge?
3) for how long are these recipes good to use or the expiration date?
you have many different recipes from soaps to skin care and many more . I would like if you can put some information about that. I am afraid to put something that has gotten spoiled on my skin. Thank you very much .
For all of my DIYS, anything that contains water I will keep in the refrigerator for a month and if it doesn’t have water than it is OK outside of the fridge.
U had a really neat body wash and it was when you get out it just felt your skin felt so sweet so nice and soft and it is not the one with the honey in it because it stinks and it doesn’t make your skin that moist and I found it in your book that I download it but I can’t find it anywhere and I really need your book again so I can download that body wash I mean can you please send it to me
Thank you for these suggestions. I have a question: about how long can the cleansers be stored? I’ll be doing the oily skin one, and I need to know how long it’ll stay usable.
Hi Laura, I would love to try these recipes but, not sure which one is right for me. My skin is mostly normal but, because I live in the dry desert at times it is dry and flakey. Please help me decide. Thank you Nadine
Hi Laura
Thank you for your super blog and all the do- able recipes!
Can I replace these 2 essential oils in the anti ageing wash…. helichrysum and myth?
Have you used castor oil? I was reading how good it is for hair growth and particularly eye news and lashes?
Thank you again 💐
Hi, I have sensitive skin but I am a bit worried about the baking soda ingredient in the sensitive mask… it’s a pretty harsh ingredient. Do any of the other ingredients ‘calm calm it down’ a bit?
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dd7 says
Thanks for sharing. I tried the acne proned skin, is there a specific order to mix the ingredients? I asked because the mixture I got was partly liquid and partly emulsified but they didn’t mix. Is it supposed to be like that? Thanks again.
lauraascher says
Yes it will do this because of the pH levels. You can just stir it before each use or if you prefer you can leave out the castile soap and use the essential oil and vinegar first and then wash with the castile soap second.
Rachael says
Are there alternative oils to rose for the anti aging face wash?
Laura says
You can omit it from the recipe if you don’t have it or you could do jasmine essential oil instead.
Michelle says
Will this anti-aging face wash work in a PET plastic pump bottle?
lauraascher says
Because of the coconut oil it depends on the temperature in your house if this one will be solid or liquid. If it solidifies then it wouldn’t come out of a pump bottle so I would suggest doing it in a different container.
Angie Mtz says
I tried the face wash for sensitive skin and it’s just amazing! My skin gets so clean, soft and hidrated all at the same time, and smell so good. Thank you so much Laura, I love your blog and videos ❤️
lauraascher says
Great! I am so glad that you liked it! Thank you!
Renee says
Hi Laura,
Great post! I love that all the ingredients are simple but I know they all make a major difference to your skin! I’ll definitely be sharing!
Your face wash for dry skin excited me! I’ve never thought to use sugar in a face wash. So can you use this as often as you would any other cleanser?
Thanks!
Laura says
Thank you! Yes, you can use them like any other cleanser.
wilhelmina says
I love how customize-able this wash is! Perfect for the sensitive skin in our family!
Roma says
Is there an alternative for the coconut oil for the anti aging it makes me break out for some reason
Laura says
Yes! You can use any carrier oil!
Jay Dhurga says
This DIY face wash last up to how many months?
Laura says
Which one are you referring too?
Jay Dhurga says
The DIY FACE WASH RECIPE FOR OILY SKIN
Mariah says
I’m excited to try the face wash for acne prone skin! What would you recommend using for a make-up remover?
Laura says
I have a post for that: https://www.ouroilyhouse.com/best-diy-makeup-remover/
Deb says
How would you make an anti aging face wash to use in a pump? I have castille soap and liquid oils—
Kaitlyn says
Could I use different essential oils for the sensitive skin recipe?For example could I use chamomile? I’m not sure about like orange, but I know I love the orange scent. So I’m curious if I could substitute the lavender with either of those? As long as it doesn’t react bad to my skin
Laura says
Yes of course! Lavender and frankincense are good for sensitive skin but you can use any you prefer.
Sarah says
I absolutely love your recipes. I’ve made the sensitive skin one twice now and it has worked wonders. I would like to make one for dry skin. Would it be possible to replace the olive oil with jojoba and sweet almond oil?
Laura says
Yes, those carrier oils will work great too! I am so glad you are enjoying my recipes!
swetha says
Hi Laura,
My face dries out when i wash my face, but after applying moisturizer i feel as if i have not washed my face even when i use a very little amount of moisturizer.
Could you please suggest what face care I could follow.
Laura says
I would try the one for sensitive skin.
Rachel says
Do you have a recipe for a natural deodorant?
Thanks
Laura says
Yes! I have 3 different ones on my blog, search deodorant in the search bar and they will pop up!
Tiffany G. says
How long of a shelf life does the sensitive skin and anti aging have? I want to make these for me and my girls! Thank you so much for your amazing posts!!
Laura says
It should be good up to one month.
Kendra says
I’ve found your DIY body deodorant based on magnesium oil suitable for me! And would like to try the DIY face cleanser. Is the anti-aging recipe suitable for sensitive & oily skin as well?
Laura says
Yes! I would use the anti-aging recipe.
ANGELA says
Hello, Thank you for sharing all your healthy recipes with others. Thank you for your kindness. I just made the facial cleanser for sensitive skin. All your recipes are made with natural ingredients, but I have some questions?
1) Should I keep all the recipes in my refrigerator?
2) can I keep these recipes outside of my refrigerator or for how long these
recipes can stay outside of the fridge?
3) for how long are these recipes good to use or the expiration date?
you have many different recipes from soaps to skin care and many more . I would like if you can put some information about that. I am afraid to put something that has gotten spoiled on my skin. Thank you very much .
Regards
Angela
Laura says
For all of my DIYS, anything that contains water I will keep in the refrigerator for a month and if it doesn’t have water than it is OK outside of the fridge.
Connie says
U had a really neat body wash and it was when you get out it just felt your skin felt so sweet so nice and soft and it is not the one with the honey in it because it stinks and it doesn’t make your skin that moist and I found it in your book that I download it but I can’t find it anywhere and I really need your book again so I can download that body wash I mean can you please send it to me
Laura says
Search “body wash” in my search bar at the top of the blog and it will pop up.
Shari Rogers says
Thank you for these suggestions. I have a question: about how long can the cleansers be stored? I’ll be doing the oily skin one, and I need to know how long it’ll stay usable.
Laura says
I make them for the week and then make a new batch, they are best fresh!
Nadine Singleton says
Hi Laura, I would love to try these recipes but, not sure which one is right for me. My skin is mostly normal but, because I live in the dry desert at times it is dry and flakey. Please help me decide. Thank you Nadine
Laura says
I would do the one for dry skin.
Carolyn ANN Williams says
What ingredient should be added to keep honey emulsified in honey body wash and face wash?
Laura says
I just shake well before each use.
Clara Koen says
Hi Laura
Thank you for your super blog and all the do- able recipes!
Can I replace these 2 essential oils in the anti ageing wash…. helichrysum and myth?
Have you used castor oil? I was reading how good it is for hair growth and particularly eye news and lashes?
Thank you again 💐
Laura says
Yes, you can substitute or omit any of the oils.
Thalia Gazis says
Question: Is this fractionated coconut oil (liquid) or white solid coconut oil?
Laura says
Solid
Jeanette says
Hi, I have sensitive skin but I am a bit worried about the baking soda ingredient in the sensitive mask… it’s a pretty harsh ingredient. Do any of the other ingredients ‘calm calm it down’ a bit?
Laura says
It’s not as intense when combined with the other ingredients. If you are worried about sensitivity issues, try the ‘oily’ skin recipe in this post.