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These 5 DIY face wash recipes are simple to make with all-natural ingredients. Choose the recipe that is right for your skin to make a custom face wash that cleanses and protects.
Looking through all the different face wash options at the store can be overwhelming!
There are products for dry skin, oily skin, aging skin, scrubs, cleansers, and 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?
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.
Why You’ll Love DIY Face Wash
- Customize it: Choose the recipe that suits your skin type the best and customize it as much as you’d like! Your skin will love having a face wash designed perfectly for your specific needs.
- Natural ingredients: Each of these 5 face wash recipes is made using only simple, natural ingredients.
- Save money: By making DIY face wash with ingredients you most likely have on hand, you can avoid expensive commercial face wash and save money.
- Eco-friendly: Homemade, natural skincare products are a great way to reduce waste and live more eco-friendly!
Gentle Homemade Face Wash
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil (warmed, not melted)
- 2 teaspoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
- Massage a dime-size amount of the cleanser into the face and rinse off with warm water.
- Use daily or as needed, and follow up with a light moisturizer.
For a gentle cleanser for the rest of your body, check out my homemade natural body wash.
DIY Face Wash for Oily Skin
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup castile soap
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
- 3 drops lemon essential oil
Instructions
- Pour the ingredients into a foaming soap container.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use daily or as needed, and follow up with a light moisturizer.
You might also like this homemade gel face cleanser for oily skin.
Exfoliating Face Wash Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup organic sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 drops myrrh essential oil
- 3 drops lavender essential oil
- 2 drops sandalwood essential oil
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use a dime-sized amount per face washing. Massage into the face and rinse off with warm water.
Be sure to follow up with a light moisturizer. You don’t want to overuse this recipe as it can dry the skin. Once or twice a week is recommended.
If you want a travel-friendly exfoliant, check out my homemade sugar scrub bars.
Clarifying Face Wash
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (make your own homemade apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon castile soap
- 3 drops melaleuca essential oil
- 2 drops frankincense essential oil
- 1 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
- Dab a cotton ball or cotton cloth into the mixture and rub it onto the face. Let it sit for 30 seconds, and then rinse it off.
- Apple cider vinegar can dry out the skin, so use this one only when having a breakout.
Anti-Aging Face Wash
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil (warmed, not melted)
- 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
- 1/2 teaspoon castile soap
- 4 drops rose essential oil
- 3 drops frankincense essential oil
- 3 drops helichrysum essential oil
- 2 drops myrrh essential oil
- 2 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use a dime-size amount each time you wash. Massage into the face and rinse off with warm water.
- Use daily or as needed.
- Follow up with a natural, light moisturizer.
Helpful Tips
- Not sure which face wash would be best for you? I recommend making a small batch and trying it for a couple of weeks to see how your skin responds. The gentle face wash is a great place to start.
- Aim to use your DIY face wash 1-2 times a day. It’s a simple but impactful addition to a natural daily skincare routine.
- When drying your face, it’s a good idea to pat it dry (don’t rub) with a clean, soft towel.
FAQs
If you want to avoid face wash entirely, you can wash your face with warm water or try a homemade cleansing oil. If you’re unsure about face wash because you find it drying or irritating, you might like the ‘gentle face wash’ below!
It’s typically a good idea to wash your face once or twice a day. Be sure to follow that with a moisturizer, such as homemade face moisturizer or DIY night cream.
More DIY Skincare Recipes
- DIY Face Cream for Anti-Aging
- Homemade Face Serums for Youthful Skin
- Anti-Aging Face Mask DIY
- DIY Green Tea Toner
If you tried these DIY Face Wash Recipes or any other tutorial on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting!
DIY Face Wash
Ingredients
Gentle Face Wash
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil, warmed, not melted
- 2 teaspoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
Face Wash for Oily Skin
- ¼ cup castile soap
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
- 3 drops lemon essential oil
Hydrating Face Wash
- ½ cup organic sugar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 drops myrrh essential oil
- 3 drops lavender essential oil
- 2 drops sandalwood essential oil
Clarifying Face Wash
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon castile soap
- 3 drops melaleuca essential oil
- 2 drops frankincense essential oil
- 1 drops lavender essential oil
Anti-Aging Face Wash
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, warmed, not melted
- 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
- ½ teaspoon castile soap
- 4 drops rose essential oil
- 3 drops frankincense essential oil
- 3 drops helichrysum essential oil
- 2 drops myrrh essential oil
- 2 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
Gentle Wash, Hydrating Wash, and Anti-Aging Wash
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
- Massage a dime-size amount of the cleanser into the face and rinse off with warm water.
Face Wash for Oily Skin
- Pour the ingredients into a foaming soap container.
- Shake well before each use.
- Use daily or as needed, and follow up with a light moisturizer.
Clarifying Face Wash
- Mix all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
- Dab a cotton ball or cotton cloth into the mixture and rub it onto the face. Let it sit for 30 seconds, and then rinse it off.
- Apple cider vinegar can dry out the skin, so use this one only when having a breakout.
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Notes
- Not sure which face wash would be best for you? I recommend making a small batch and trying it for a couple of weeks to see how your skin responds. The gentle face wash is a great place to start.
- Aim to use your DIY face wash 1-2 times a day. It’s a simple but impactful addition to a natural daily skincare routine.
- When drying your face, it’s a good idea to pat it dry (don’t rub) with a clean, soft towel.
- Follow up with a good moisturizer, such as homemade facial moisturizer or homemade night cream.
Is there an alternative for the coconut oil for the anti aging it makes me break out for some reason
Yes! You can use any carrier oil!
I love how customize-able this wash is! Perfect for the sensitive skin in our family!
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!
Thank you! Yes, you can use them like any other cleanser.
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 ❤️
Great! I am so glad that you liked it! Thank you!
Will this anti-aging face wash work in a PET plastic pump bottle?
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.
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.
Are there alternative oils to rose for the anti aging face wash?
You can omit it from the recipe if you don’t have it or you could do jasmine essential oil instead.
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