If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I already have a few foaming wash recipes. One for the face, body and hands. So why introduce another face wash recipe? Because this is AMAZING! It is delicious, divine, lush.
I am officially in love with this Deluxe Foaming Face Wash, and my face is a fan too! The inclusion of rose water is a luxurious ingredient in this recipe (it helps to calm irritation, soothe and hydrate skin) however, it may be out of budget for some. If this is the case, you can try lavender water; plain ‘ol water works too – it just won’t have the same blissful aroma, in my opinion.
Note that the video below is for my hand/face/body wash. The only difference is that you’ll use switch out the water for rose water.
Deluxe Foaming Face Wash
Makes: 200 g Prep time: < 5 min.
Ingredients
- 65 g liquid castile soap
- 15-20 drops of essential oils
- 135 g rose water
My Choice of Essential Oils
My favourite essential oils in this recipe are ylang ylang and frankincense, but don’t be limited by my suggestions. Use oils that fit your budget, or those that you already have in your collection. Read here for more information on essential oils.
Special Container Required
Soap bottle (with foam dispenser)
Method
1. Add castile soap and essential oils into soap bottle and swirl to combine.
2. Add rose water and shake until combined.
To Use
Recipe Notes
This recipe has a delightful, lush texture and a beautiful rose aroma, perfect for use both in the morning and at night.
17 Comments
I made this yesterday and love it. I steeped dried chamomile flowers in a mug of water, strained after 15minutes, let cool then used this instead of rose water. Added lavender and Geranium essentially oils.Easy to make and feels so good
Hi where do you get the rose water from?
See if this link helps you source ingredients: https://krissyballinger.com.au/sourcing-diy-ingredients/
This is one of my favourites of yours! So cost effective and beautiful on the skin.
one if my favourite recipes. So easy for a family of six, it’s cost effective too!
I’m going to try this one. It looks so simple too. Thank you Krissy 🙏🏻
What are other great essential oils for a face wash to use? I don’t have either of the ones you mentioned (as they are pricey!). TIA!
Have a look at this blog for Inso (https://krissyballinger.com.au/blog/essential-oils-information-inspiration/) but just some lavender would be beautiful and affordable x
Hi Krissy. Great recipe thank you for sharing. What size foaming bottle will be needed for this recipe?
Hey Emily, you’ll need a 200ml bottle for this one. Happy making!
Thank you for sharing! How is this preserved as there is water added and I want to make as gifts. Also, what would the ph be?
Many thanks for your your beautiful recipes ?
Hi Angel, I talk about preservatives here > https://krissyballinger.com.au/blog/preservatives-shelf-life-and-safety-information/ It will hopefully help you to understand where I stand with them. As for pH – castile soap is usually a 8-9, so adding 1 part of this to 2 parts water and it’s fairly neutral. Hope that helps.
Do you have to use rose water or can you just use water or maybe witch hazel?
You don’t have to use Rose Hydrosol, you could use water yes, or Lavender Hydrosol perhaps?
Why does it have to have a foaming bottle?
Hi Bridget, it just does 😉 It’ll be too thin to put into a regular dispenser. If you’re after a thicker wash, try this recipe > https://krissyballinger.com.au/recipes/body-skin-care-recipes/creamy-body-wash/
It needs to have a foaming bottle because Castile soap won’t foam without it