Foaming Hand Wash Recipe

Make Your Own Foaming Hand Soap in Just a Few Minutes

There is something so satisfying about making the everyday things we use around our home ourselves — and this homemade foaming hand soap is one of the easiest places to start.

With just a few simple ingredients and a foaming soap dispenser, you can make your own hand soap in minutes. I love making different scents for each season, and these are especially cute when packaged in amber bottles with your own custom labels.

This is also such a fun and inexpensive addition to a Farmstand, market table, or handmade gift basket.

The best part? You only need 2-3 ingredients.

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup liquid Castile soap

• 1 cup distilled water

• 6 drops essential oil

Instructions

Add the distilled water to your foaming soap dispenser.

Add the Castile soap and your essential oil.

Place the pump onto the bottle and gently swirl to combine.

That's it!

Your homemade foaming hand soap is ready to use.

Do not shake vigorously, since the soap can foam inside the bottle. A gentle swirl is all you need.

(We do shrink wrap closed with a heat gun if moving around/transporting or shipping)

Free editable labels for packaging designed by us <3 (Make sure to update with your required info!) :

Making This for Your Farmstand

If you're making this to sell at your Farmstand, I recommend using a consistent bottle size, creating a simple branded label, and keeping your scent options limited at first.

A few easy options could be:

Lemongrass
Fresh, clean & citrusy

Lavender
Soft, floral & calming

Orange
Bright, fresh & sweet

Peppermint
Cool, crisp & refreshing

You can also create seasonal collections throughout the year.

A simple amber bottle + pretty label + seasonal scent makes such a cute addition to a Farmstand display.

A Note About This DIY Recipe:

This is a simple homemade formula made with distilled water, Castile soap, and essential oil. Because this recipe does not contain a cosmetic preservative, I recommend making small batches, keeping the bottle clean, and using the soap promptly rather than storing large quantities for extended periods.

If you're making products to sell, make sure you follow your local requirements for labeling, sanitation, product safety, and any applicable regulations for your area.