Recipe:
1 Cup of Distilled Water
1/3 Cup of Rosewater
¼ Cup of Witch Hazel
1 Tablespoon of Rosemary Oil
6 Drops of Lavender Oil
Mix all of these ingredients together in a bottle, shake well and immediately apply (if you wish). This wash should hold for a couple of months, so long as it's kept at room temperature.
Natural Ingredients For Gentle Cleansing ▶︎ Witch Hazel Witch hazel contains compounds called tannins that can help reduce swelling, repair broken skin, and fight bacteria. Witch hazel can also help to reduce inflammation, and temporarily relieve itching, discomfort, and irritation. Learn more about witch hazel here. ▶︎ Rose Water Rose water is a natural moisturizer and a powerful skin soother. It also has a cleansing properties that help to remove oil and dirt that can accumulate in your pores and cause pimples and breakouts. ▶︎ Castile Soap Soap lifts foreign materials away from the surface of the skin so they can be rinsed away. Castile soap is a good choice for particularly sensitive skin because it tends to be gentler than other soaps. Learn more about castile soap here. ▶︎ Plant Oils Plant oils including fractionated coconut oil and lavender essential oil round out the list of ingredients in this homemade feminine wash. Fractionated coconut oil provides additional moisture to prevent dryness, while lavender oil adds skin-soothing and antibacterial properties.
Natural Ingredients For Gentle Cleansing
▶︎ Witch Hazel Witch hazel contains compounds called tannins that can help reduce swelling, repair broken skin, and fight bacteria. Witch hazel can also help to reduce inflammation, and temporarily relieve itching, discomfort, and irritation. Learn more about witch hazel here. ▶︎ Rose Water Rose water is a natural moisturizer and a powerful skin soother. It also has a cleansing properties that help to remove oil and dirt that can accumulate in your pores and cause pimples and breakouts. ▶︎ Castile Soap Soap lifts foreign materials away from the surface of the skin so they can be rinsed away. Castile soap is a good choice for particularly sensitive skin because it tends to be gentler than other soaps. Learn more about castile soap here. ▶︎ Plant Oils Plant oils including fractionated coconut oil and lavender essential oil round out the list of ingredients in this homemade feminine wash. Fractionated coconut oil provides additional moisture to prevent dryness, while lavender oil adds skin-soothing and antibacterial properties. Ingredients and Supplies:
1/2 cup alcohol-free witch hazel
1/2 cup rose water
1 tsp castile soap
3 tsp fractionated coconut oil
6 drops lavender essential oil
Foaming hand soap bottle
Directions:
Add the witch hazel, rose water, castile soap, coconut oil, and lavender oil to a foaming hand soap bottle. Replace the pump top and shake gently to combine.