5 DIY Face Wash Recipes for All Skin Types (2024)

01/08/2019 by Laura |Updated: 04/04/2023 | This post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

These 5 DIY face wash recipes are simple to make and are all-natural. Choose the recipe that is right for your skin to make a custom face wash that will cleanse and protect.

Looking through all the different face wash options at the store can be overwhelming! One for dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin, scrubs, cleansers, different colors, and scents. Where do you start? Did you know that you can make your own face wash with a few ingredients you probably have in your pantry? And these work! Today I am sharing 5 DIY face wash recipes for all skin types.

All of these recipes are simple to make using all-natural ingredients.

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DIY FACE WASH RECIPE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tablespoons coconut oil (warmed, not melted) (Find coconut oil here)
• 2 teaspoons raw honey (We get ours from a local Amish community, but I like this brand too!)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 drops lavender essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
2. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
3. Massage a dime-size amount of the cleanser into the face and rinse off with warm water.
4. Use daily or as needed, and follow up with a light moisturizer.

Click here to check out my recipe for natural body wash.

DIY FACE WASH RECIPE FOR OILY SKIN

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup castile soap (this is the kind I use)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon jojoba oil (this is the kind I use)
• 3 drops lemon essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pour the ingredients into a foaming soap container.
2. Shake well before each use.
3. Use daily or as needed, and follow up with a light moisturizer.

Or use this gel face cleanser for oily skin.

DIY FACE WASH RECIPE FOR DRY SKIN

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup organic sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 drops myrrh essential oil(Get essential oils here.)
• 3 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops sandalwood essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
2. Store in an airtight container.
3. Use a dime-size amount per face washing. Massage into the face and rinse off with warm water.

Be sure to follow up with a light moisturizer. You don’t want to overuse this recipe as it can dry the skin. Once or twice a week is recommended.

Click here to see my homemade sugar scrub bar recipe.

DIY FACE WASH RECIPE FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (find it here)
• 2 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon castile soap(this is the kind I use)
• 3 drops melaleuca essential oil(Get essential oils here.)
• 2 drops frankincense essential oil
• 1 drops lavender essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
2. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
3. Dab a cotton ball or cotton cloth into the mixture and rub it onto the face. Let it sit for 30 seconds, and then rinse it off.
4. Apple cider vinegar can dry out the skin, so use this one only when having a breakout.

DIY FACE WASH RECIPE FOR ANTI-AGING SKIN

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons coconut oil (warmed, not melted)(Find coconut oil here)
• 1 tablespoon jojoba oil(this is the kind I use)
• 1/2 teaspoon castile soap(this is the kind I use)
• 4 drops rose essential oil(Get essential oils here.)
• 3 drops frankincense essential oil
• 3 drops helichrysum essential oil
• 2 drops myrrh essential oil
• 2 drops lavender essential oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all the ingredientsin a small mixing bowl.
2. Store in an airtight container.
3. Use a dime-size amount per face washing. Massage into the face and rinse off with warm water.
4. Use daily or as needed.
5. Follow up with a natural, light moisturizer.

Click here to see my natural daily skincare routine.

WHY DIY FACE WASH?

If you have been around the blog long, you know I am a big fan of making my own homemade products to cut down on chemicals in my home. I find that making my own is the best option and can save you money!

Unfortunately, most conventional face washes you find at the store are loaded with toxins and chemicals you won’t want in your home or touching your skin. Here are a few of the many chemicals that can be found in conventional face cleaners:

PARABENS

Parabens are a group of compounds used as a preservative to prevent bacteria and mold from growing in most face washes, cosmetics, and personal products. It sounds like a good thing, but they also have some major drawbacks. They mimic estrogen and cause hormone imbalances. Parabens are found in 99% of breast cancer tumors!

SYNTHETIC COLORS AND FRAGRANCE

Artificial colors, dyes, and fragrances can cause allergic reactions, contain hormone disturbers, carcinogens, and have been linked to damage sperm. Some dyes, like red40, are banned in other countries. Use your essential oils instead of fragrance for a natural alternative and their health benefits.

TRICLOSAN

Triclosan is an antibacterial agent and preservative found in personal care and home cleaning products. It is a hormone disruptor; and can irritate the skin, lungs, and eyes. It is especially dangerous for the thyroid. Because of its antibacterial properties, it can also be damaging for our gut flora and pose a problem with the good and bad bacteria balance in our bodies.

Have you ever made your own face wash, scrub, or toner? What ingredients did you use and what were your results? I love hearing from you!

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DIY Face Wash

Prep Time5 minutes

Total Time5 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons coconut oil (warmed, not melted)
• 2 teaspoons raw honey
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
   
2. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
   
3. Massage a dime-size amount of the cleanser into the face and rinse off with warm water.

Notes

Use daily or as needed.

Follow up with a light moisturizer.