How to Make Body Wash for Extra Dry Skin

A body wash is a liquid soap rather than a bar or solid soap. Making homemade body wash is simple and offers the opportunity to for you personalize the ingredients. Collect a few basic materials and a decorative dispenser and you have the opportunity to make a body wash for yourself as well as great gifts for others.

Things You'll Need

• Microwave safe bowl
• Decorative dispenser
• 1/2 tbsp. shea butter
• 1/4 cup aloe vera
• 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
• 25 to 30 drops of desired essential oil
• Flower petals or herbs (optional)
• Almond oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Choose a base for your body wash. One base material is unscented shampoo.

2. Create moisturizing effects for dry skin by using shea butter and aloe vera. Add 1/2 tbsp. of shea butter to 1/4 cup of aloe vera gel in a microwave sage bowl. Then heat these ingredients in the microwave for 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds.

3. Stir in 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum for each cup of body wash if you want to create a thicker product.

4. Add a skin-safe essential oil to your body wash. Mix 25 to 30 drops of essential oil to the base. Choose oils for various effects such as lavender for relaxation or peppermint to revitalize. You can make a body wash for any mood.

5. Use flower petals or herbs for extra fragrance if you desire. Steep your choice in 1/4 cup of water for 15 to 30 minutes and strain the liquid. Stir the liquid in the thickener, if you're using it, and mix with 3/4 of the base for added aromatherapy.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have extra dry skin, add up to 30 drops of almond oil to your body wash.