Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Making a Honey-Based Shower Gel
• Method 2 of 3: Making a milk and honey shower gel
• Method 3 of 3: Making a rosewater shower gel
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need
• What you need for a honey-based shower gel
• What you need for a milk and honey shower gel
• What you need for your rose water shower gel
• Similar articles

If you love using shower gel, but you do not like using these products at all due to the large number of chemicals they contain, this can be a real dilemma for you. Fortunately, there is a way out. You can make your own shower gel.Not only will you know what is in it, but you can also customize the gel recipe based on your needs. In this article, you will find several recipes for making a shower gel.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Making a Honey-Based Shower Gel

1. 1 Prepare all the ingredients you need. For a honey-based gel, you will need 2/3 cup (150 ml) unscented liquid Castile soap, ¼ cup (56.25 ml) raw honey, 2 teaspoons of oil, and 50-60 drops of essential oil. You will also need a container with a tight-fitting lid, such as a glass jar or bottle with a screw cap, or a bottle of used shower gel.
   • You can use any natural oil: castor oil, coconut oil, grape seed oil, jojoba oil, light refined olive oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, or sweet almond oil.
   • Add 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil to enhance the composition of your shower gel. Vitamin E will not only moisturize and nourish your skin, but will also extend the shelf life of your shower gel.
2. 2 Open the prepared container and pour honey and soap into it. If the container of your choice has a narrow neck, for example, you decide to take a bottle, then you can use a funnel to facilitate the pouring process. This will prevent the ingredients being used from spilling.
3. 3 Select a natural oil and pour it into a container. You will need 2 teaspoons of natural oil. When choosing an oil, you can be guided by your personal preference or use the oil that you have on hand. However, certain types of oils may be better suited for certain skin types. Therefore, choose the oil that best suits your skin type. Below are some examples:
   • If you have dry skin, use moisturizing oils such as almond oil, argan oil, avocado oil, canola oil, light refined olive oil, jojoba oil, and safflower oil.
   • If you have oily skin, use a lighter oil such as grape seed oil, sesame oil, or sunflower oil.
   • If you have sensitive skin, use nourishing oils such as avocado, coconut, or flaxseed oil.
4. 4 Select an essential oil and add to the container. Any essential oil can be used. Note, however, that some scents don't pair well with the honey and base oils you use. For example, peppermint oil has a very rich aroma. Therefore, use a small amount of this oil. Below are some of the options:
   • Mix 45 drops of lavender essential oil and 15 drops of scented pelargonium.
   • Lavender is great for all skin types. It also reduces stress and anxiety.
   • Geranium oil has a floral aroma. Suitable for all skin types, but especially for mature and oily skin.
   • Chamomile has a delicate aroma that goes well with honey. It is ideal for sensitive skin.
   • Rosemary pairs well with lavender. It has refreshing properties but is also effective for acne.
   • For a refreshing blend, we recommend using grapefruit, lemon, orange, or sweet orange.
5. 5 Close container tightly and shake it. Do this for a few minutes until the ingredients are mixed together.
6. 6 Decorate the container. You can leave the bottle or jar as it is, or you can decorate the selected container with all sorts of decorations. You can also make a large amount of shower gel, pour it into small containers and give it to your close friends as a souvenir. Below are some ideas:
   • Print out a pretty sticker and stick it on your bottle or jar.
   • If you are using a screw-top jar, decorate it by tying a pretty ribbon around the neck of the jar.
   • Decorate the bottle or jar with gems.
   • Decorate the cork or lid. You can paint a can or bottle lid with acrylic paint. You can also decorate the lid or cork with rhinestones or mother-of-pearl buttons.
7. 7 Use shower gel. Do this in the same way as if you were using a store-bought gel. Use the shower gel throughout the year as it contains natural ingredients. Shake the jar or bottle each time before use, as some ingredients may settle to the bottom.

Method 2 of 3: Making a milk and honey shower gel

1. 1 Prepare all the ingredients you need. You will need ½ cup (112.5 ml) coconut milk, ½ cup (112.5 ml) unscented liquid Castile soap, ⅓ cup (75 ml) raw honey, and 7 drops of essential oil. You will also need a container with a tight-fitting lid, such as a glass jar or bottle with a screw cap for conservation, or a bottle of used shower gel.
2. 2 Pour coconut milk, unscented liquid castile soap, and honey into the container of your choice. If the container of your choice has a narrow neck, for example, you decide to take a bottle, then you can use a funnel to facilitate the pouring process. This will prevent the ingredients being used from spilling.
3. 3 Select and add essential oil. Use your favorite essential oil. Lavender essential oil goes well with coconut and honey. Add vanilla essential oil to add a sweeter scent to the gel.
4. 4 Close container tightly and shake it. Do this for a few minutes until the ingredients are mixed together.
5. 5 Decorate the shower gel container. You can leave the bottle or jar as it is, or you can decorate the selected container with all sorts of decorations. Since this gel is a perishable product, you should not pour it into small containers in order to give it to your friends. Below you will find some ideas on how to decorate the gel container:
   • Print out a pretty sticker and stick it on your bottle or jar.
   • If you are using a screw-top jar, decorate it by tying a pretty ribbon around the neck of the jar.
   • Decorate the bottle or jar with gems.
   • Decorate the cork or lid. You can paint a can or bottle lid with acrylic paint. You can also decorate the lid or cork with rhinestones or mother-of-pearl buttons.
6. 6 Use a shower gel. Do this in the same way as if you were using a store-bought gel. Since the ingredients used in this gel are perishable, try using it within two weeks or store it in the refrigerator. Shake the jar or bottle each time before use, as some ingredients may settle to the bottom.

Method 3 of 3: Making a rosewater shower gel

1. 1 Prepare all the ingredients you need. For this gel, you will need 2 cups (450 ml) unscented liquid Castile soap, 1 cup (225 ml) rose water, 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil, and 15-20 drops of lavender essential oil. You will also need a 1 liter glass jar with a screw cap.
   • If you don't have rose water, you can make your own by adding 12 drops of rose oil to 1 cup (225 ml) of distilled water. Stir the mixture thoroughly.
   • After you mix the ingredients, pour them into smaller bottles or take a bottle from your used shower gel.
2. 2 Melt the coconut oil. Unlike most oils, coconut oil is very hard. Therefore, it will need to be softened before using in this recipe. You can heat it up in the microwave for a few seconds, or do it in a double boiler.
3. 3 Pour all the ingredients into a screw-top jar. You can later pour the gel into a smaller container.
   • If you make your own rose water, you will need to do it in a separate container first before adding it to a mixture of coconut oil, essential oil, and soap.
4. 4 Close container tightly and shake it. Do this for a few minutes until the ingredients are mixed together.
5. 5 Pour shower gel from a jar into a smaller container. Most likely, a liter jar will look quite bulky in the bathroom. Therefore, you can pour the finished gel into a glass jar or a smaller bottle. If the container of your choice has a narrow neck, for example, you decide to take a bottle, then you can use a funnel to facilitate the pouring process. This will prevent the ingredients being used from spilling.
6. 6 Consider decorating a gel container. You can leave the smaller bottle as it is, or decorate the selected container with all sorts of decorations. You can also pour the gel into small containers and give it to your close friends as a souvenir. Below are some ideas:
   • Print out a pretty sticker and stick it on your bottle or jar.
   • If you are using a screw-top jar, decorate it by tying a pretty ribbon around the neck of the jar.
   • Decorate the bottle or jar with gems.
   • Decorate the cork or lid. You can paint a can or bottle lid with acrylic paint. You can also decorate the lid or cork with rhinestones or mother-of-pearl buttons.
7. 7 Use a shower gel. Do this in the same way as if you were using a store-bought shower gel. Shake the jar or bottle each time before use, as some ingredients may settle to the bottom.

Tips

• You can use liquid castile soap instead of essential oils.
• Experiment by mixing several different essential oils.
• Decorate the shower gel container to make it especially valuable to you.
• You can also pour the gel into small containers and give it to your close friends as a souvenir.

Warnings

• Some essential oils can irritate the skin. If you have sensitive skin, do a sensitivity test before applying the oil to your skin. Apply a few drops of diluted essential oil to the inside of your elbow. If an allergic reaction does not occur, you can use it safely.

What do you need

What you need for a honey-based shower gel

• 2/3 cup (150 ml) unscented liquid castile soap
• ¼ cups (56.25 ml) raw honey
• 2 teaspoons of oil
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil (optional)
• 50 - 60 drops of essential oil

What you need for a milk and honey shower gel

• ½ cup (112.50 ml) coconut milk
• ½ cup (112.50 ml) unscented liquid castile soap
• ⅓ cups (75 ml) raw honey
• 7 drops of essential oil

What you need for your rose water shower gel

• 2 cups (450 ml) unscented liquid castile soap
• 1 cup (225 ml) rose water
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
• 15-20 drops of lavender essential oil

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