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Cleansers, Soaps, & Gels

I’ve shared many types of soaps and cleansers over the years, but these soaps, gels, and other types of cleansers are gentle enough to use on the face and body.

Cleanse your skin gently with these homemade natural cleansers and soaps. By making them yourself, you can control the ingredients, and customize each product to suit your taste and skincare needs.

Some blog favorites include the activated charcoal facial soap bar, the emulsified sugar scrub, and the micellar water.

 

A bottle of homemade liquid Castile soap in a soap dispenser next to a washcloth.

Easy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe

June 4, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Made with only olive oil, this pure liquid Castile soap is easy to make and mild. It’s perfect for face and body, and for cleaning around the …

Read moreEasy, Beginner DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe
a bottle of clear liquid soap made with coconut oil

Homemade Liquid Coconut Oil Soap

May 22, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own homemade liquid coconut oil soap is simple, thrifty, and very rewarding. Coconut oil soap provides lots of lather and cleaning power …

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Closeup of marbled cream and brown pumpkin spice soap with the words "pumpkin spice soap" pressed into the front bar.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Soap

November 13, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Impressive looking, but simple enough for beginners, this super-easy pumpkin spice soap combines pumpkin puree and goat milk with fall spices, making …

Read moreEasy Pumpkin Spice Soap
Closeup of 4 bars of homemade soap. Two of them have been wrapped in brown paper and wrapped with ribbons. One soap is wrapped with red ribbon and the other with white ribbon.

Making an Easy, Basic Beginner Soap, and Then Making it Fun!!

November 10, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making soap for the first time may be intimidating, but isn’t difficult. This quick and easy beginner soap recipe comes with fun ideas for …

Read moreMaking an Easy, Basic Beginner Soap, and Then Making it Fun!!
spraying a homemade hand sanitizer onto hands that are being rubbed together.

DIY Hand Sanitizer (That Actually Works!)

March 12, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Finally, a DIY hand sanitizer that is actually effective and easy to make! Learn how to make a spray or gel sanitizer. With the current health scare, …

Read moreDIY Hand Sanitizer (That Actually Works!)
Overhead view of 3 bars of homemade gingerbread soap with some mini gingerbread man shaped soaps

Easy Gingerbread Soap Recipe

December 16, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The perfect stocking stuffer, this homemade gingerbread soap is easy enough for beginners to make. It has a lovely fragrance that reminds you of the …

Read moreEasy Gingerbread Soap Recipe
Plastic bottle filled with a homemade baby wash and shampoo.

DIY Baby Wash and Shampoo

September 27, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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pH balanced and free of harsh ingredients, this homemade baby wash and shampoo gently cleanses delicate skin. It has a sweet, gentle fragrance without …

Read moreDIY Baby Wash and Shampoo
Pouring laundry detergent from a beaker into a bottle.

A Beginner’s Guide to Working with Natural Surfactants

September 17, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Trying to avoid SLS and other harsh surfactants in your cosmetics? There are many mild, natural surfactants available. Learn about the different types …

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Gentle on the skin, and with a nice, creamy lather, this goat milk soap with honey is one of my favorites. Learn the techniques of making soap with both milk and honey with this recipe. #soap #goatmilk #honey #fromscratch

Goat Milk Soap with Honey

May 23, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Gentle on the skin, and with a nice, creamy lather, this goat milk soap with honey is one of my favorites. Learn how to make soap with both milk and …

Read moreGoat Milk Soap with Honey
A small glass jar filled with an emulsified sugar scrub with a wooden spoon in it.

Easy Emulsified Sugar Scrub

April 11, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Unlike sugar scrubs made with only oils and sugar, emulsified sugar scrubs become a creamy exfoliating lotion upon contact with water, leaving no oily …

Read moreEasy Emulsified Sugar Scrub
Bottle of DIY micellar water in front of a pink orchid

DIY Micellar Water: What is it? and How to Make it

March 3, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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An easy to make, gentle all-in-one cleanser, this DIY micellar water is perfect for sensitive skin. Find out what is micellar water and if you should …

Read moreDIY Micellar Water: What is it? and How to Make it
several bars of green laurel berry soap with olive leaves

Laurel Berry Soap (Aleppo Soap Copycat Recipe)

November 12, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This laurel berry soap, or Aleppo soap copycat recipe, is a modified Castile soap that is mild, conditioning, and great for a number of skin …

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Dr. Bronner's soap is a versatile, all purpose cleaner that is a great addition to any household, but let's face it, it's quite expensive. Learn how to make liquid Castile soap at home. It's easy, frugal, and very rewarding. #soap #castilesoap #liquidsoap

How to Make a Multipurpose Liquid Castile Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Copycat Recipe

September 27, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Dr. Bronner’s soap is a versatile, all purpose cleaner that is a great addition to any household. But let’s face it, it’s can be …

Read moreHow to Make a Multipurpose Liquid Castile Soap: Dr. Bronner’s Copycat Recipe
Made using only olive oil, pure Castile soap is a mild, conditioning soap that is gentle enough to use on face and body.

Easy Pure Castile Soap Recipe

August 26, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Made using only olive oil, pure Castile soap is a mild, conditioning soap that is gentle enough to use on face and body. Several years ago, I showed …

Read moreEasy Pure Castile Soap Recipe
Perfect for those with sensitive skin, this homemade glycerin soap recipe makes a hard bar of soap that lathers nicely while gently cleansing and moisturizing your skin. 

Homemade Glycerin Soap Recipe (From Scratch)

August 11, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Perfect for those with sensitive skin, this homemade glycerin soap recipe makes a hard bar of soap that lathers nicely while gently cleansing and …

Read moreHomemade Glycerin Soap Recipe (From Scratch)
Round peppermint soaps that look like peppermint candies on a black background with Christmas lights.

Christmas Candy Peppermint Soap

December 8, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This fun holiday peppermint soap looks like peppermint candy. Its festive appearance makes it perfect for Christmas time, but that doesn’t mean …

Read moreChristmas Candy Peppermint Soap
This activated charcoal face soap recipe is simple enough for beginner soapmakers, yet results in an impressive bar of cleansing, yet moisturizing face soap.

Activated Charcoal Face Soap Recipe

August 26, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This activated charcoal face soap recipe is simple enough for beginner soapmakers, yet results in an impressive bar of cleansing, yet moisturizing …

Read moreActivated Charcoal Face Soap Recipe

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