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Homemade Face Wash

I am seriously in love with this homemade face wash. Learn how to make it with this easy to follow recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 8 oz
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 2 heat safe containers
  • Double boiler or sauce pan with a silicone pad on the bottom
  • Immersion Blender
  • Thermometer
  • Container to store face wash
  • Scale to weigh ingredients
  • Container with a pouring spout (optional but makes it easier to get face wash into your container)

Ingredients

Water Phase

  • 5.57 ounce | 69.70% Distilled Water
  • 0.52 ounce | 6.5% Vegetable Glycerin
  • 0.04 ounce | 0.5% Xanthan Gum
  • 0.72 ounce | 9% Colloidal Oatmeal

Oil Phase

  • 0.64 ounce | 8% Olive Oil

Cool Down Phase

  • 0.08 ounce | 1% Broad Spectrum Preservative
  • 0.40 ounce | 5% Deycl Glucoside
  • 0.01 ounce | .10% Tea Tree Oil
  • 0.01 ounce | .10% Lavender Essential Oil
  • 0.01 ounce | .10% Chamomile Essential Oil

Instructions

  • Heat water phase ingredients in a double boiler
  • At the same time heat oil phase ingredients in a double boiler
  • After both water and oil phase have heated, mix them together with an immersion blender.
  • Add all cool down ingredients, except the preservative and mix.
  • After the face wash is below 120° F, add the preservative
  • Pour the mixture into your container.
  • Allow to cool completely before placing the lid on the container.
  • Enjoy you face wash!