Easy Beginners Liquid Hand Soap Recipe
Learn how to make an easy homemade liquid hand soap with this simple recipe. This DIY liquid hand soap uses only a few ingredients and is an effective and gentle hand cleanser.
Servings: 16 ounces of soap
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz distilled water
- 1 oz vegetable glycerin (2 Tablespoons)
- 2 oz castile soap (4 Tablespoons)
- 15 drops lavender essential oil
- 0.03 oz geogard 221 (if needed) 0.2% of total weight
Instructions
- Add vegetable glycerin and castile soap to a small bowl.
- Add the lavender essential oil, if using, along with a few splashes of water, and mix well.
- Transfer to your soap dispenser or spray bottle.
- Slowly add the remaining water.
- Test the PH. It should be pretty high (9 or so), and in which case, we won't need a preservative. (see notes below)
- Secure the lid and shake well.
Notes
I’ve included step-by-step images in the post above for visual guidance. If you would rather watch, I’ve included the complete step-by-step video tutorial here in the recipe card!
The PH should be around 9, in which case we won’t need to add a preservative. Generally, with castile soap, you don’t need to include a preservative when diluting.
We could lower the PH, but soaps are just fine with a higher PH.
If you do choose to include a preservative, be sure to follow the recommended dilution rate and adjust the PH accordingly.
Keep this homemade liquid hand soap in the bathroom or kitchen. It’s all-natural, smells fantastic, and works perfectly!