Skin-Clearing Bodywash
Use the power of essential oils to banish bacne for good with this DIY skin-clearing body wash.
Yield: 5 cups
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Medium pot
- Cheese grater (optional)
- Immersion blender
- Pump bottle
Materials
- 1 bar castile soap chopped or grated
- 5 cups water
- 20 drops tea tree clary sage and lavender essential oil
- 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
- 1 tablespoon glycerin
- ⅓ cup raw honey
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add castile soap and stir until completely melted.
- Pour melted soap mixture into a bowl and let cool overnight.
- Add remaining ingredients and use an immersion blender or food processor to mix thoroughly. It's going to be pretty think, so add more oil as needed to get a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Pour soap into a squeeze container or pump bottle. Store what's left in a mason jar in the fridge until ready to use (it should keep for several months in the refrigerator).
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Notes
Use daily to keep bumps and inflammation at bay.
If needed, halve or even quarter this recipe if you'd prefer to make a smaller amount. Use within 2-3 weeks.