DIY Spring Shower Gel Recipe Using Essential Oils
Life gets busy! And time seems to pass at a faster pace. To keep up, we often overlook the simple and natural paths to well-being. One such path is the choice of our daily skincare products. Specifically, the choice of your shower gel. Yes, you heard it right! The shower gel that you use every day can have a significant impact on your health and the environment.
For those of you who are passionate about using natural and plant-based ingredients instead of conventional synthetic skincare products, this one's for you. Let's dive into the world of natural shower gels and discover why choosing a shower gel with natural ingredients is the healthier and greener choice.
Health Benefits of Natural Plant-Based Shower Gels
The skin, our body's largest organ, absorbs approximately 60% of the substances it comes into contact with. As a result, the ingredients of your daily shower gel directly impact your health.
Here's why natural plant-based shower gels are the healthier choice:
- Skin-Friendly Ingredients: Natural shower gels are made up of plant-based ingredients that are gentle on the skin. They are free from harmful chemicals and synthetic fragrances often found in conventional shower gels.
- Moisturizing Qualities: They are enriched with natural oils, which have excellent moisturizing properties, leaving your skin soft and supple.
- Easy on sensitive skin: Natural ingredients are less likely to cause unpleasant skin reactions, making them safe for sensitive skin.
The Environmental Impact of Your Shower Gel
Our choices are not just about us; they affect the world we live in. So, when you choose a shower gel, you're voting for the kind of world you want.
Here's how choosing a natural shower gel can help the environment:
- Biodegradable: Unlike conventional shower gels, natural ones are biodegradable, causing less pollution to our water bodies.
- Packaging: Many natural shower gels come in sustainable packaging, reducing plastic waste.
- Cruelty-Free: Most plant-based products are cruelty-free, meaning they aren't tested on animals.
Includes Natural Plant-Based Ingredients
Natural shower gels are packed with a variety of plant-based ingredients, each with its unique health and skincare benefits. From the soothing lavender to the refreshing peppermint, the antioxidant-rich sunflower oil to the moisturizing coconut, the choices are plentiful and equally beneficial.
Switching to a natural plant-based shower gel isn't just a wise decision for your health, but it's also a significant step towards a more sustainable and compassionate world. And guess what? They are super easy to make yourself.
Keep reading for a simple natural shower gel recipe, and see our favorite natural ingredients So, next time you step into the shower, bring nature in with you. After all, there's no better way to start or end your day than by embracing the healing touch of nature, with a shower gel you make yourself!
Here is a list of our top 5 essential oils to use in your DIY shower gel recipe:
Rosemary (Rosmarinusofficinalis) Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves of the common culinary herb, Rosemary. The essential oil is grassy, fresh and awakening, and offers a quick jolt of alertness whenever you smell it. It’s made up of molecules that are known to be focusing for the mind, and very uplifting. It can help us quickly shift our perspective and see things more clearly so we can feel more positive and energized.
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) Essential Oil is expressed (squeezed) from the peel of the grapefruit. Its aroma is fruity, citrusy and uplifting.grapefruit is known to offer an instant mood shift - taking us from feeling down and out - to suddenly feeling hope and excitement.. Energizing and joyful, grapefruit offers us a positive outlook and keeps us alert and present in the moment. It contains a molecule that is known to be clearing and cleansing, and helps disperse emotions that make us feel stuck.
Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandulaangustifolia) Essential Oil is steam distilled from the lavender flowers of the lavender bush-like herb. Its healing benefits are many, but one of its most powerful aroma therapeutic actions is to soothe away anxiety and tension, calming both the body and mind. Its calming actions are due to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, which have been shown to ease the mind of worry, and help the mind-body connection regain its balance and resilience. And when we are able to feel calming we feel so much HAPPIER!
Orange Essential Oil (Citrus sinensis) Essential Oil is expressed (squeezed) from the peel of the lemon fruit. It’s fresh, sweet and fruity aroma is instantly uplifting and can encourage us to feel more positive. It’s one of the most effective essential oil aromas to beat back feelings of depression, sadness and lethargy. It’s brightening, energizing and clearing - instantly helps us shift our perspective and feel more upbeat.
Bergamot Essential Oil (Citrus Bergamia) is cold pressed (squeezed) from the peel of the bergamot citrus fruit. Its aroma is not as fresh and sweet smelling as sweet orange, but it rather gives off a more herby and floral scent. Also, its chemical composition is quite different from other citrus oils, and rather than being energizing it triggers a deep sense of stillness, and quiet in our mind and body. It’s a perfect choice when you want to create a calm peaceful mood and be happy at the same time!
Here’s how to make your own Natural DIY Spring Shower Gel recipe with essential oils.
This recipe makes one 4-ounce bottle.
What you’ll need:
- Small digital scale
- Measuring cups and spoons, or glass beakers
- Stirrers, either metal or glass
- Small whisk
- One 4 ounce (approximately 100 grams) glass (or plastic) bottle with pump.
- Blank Labels
- Parchment Paper
- Paper towel
Ingredients:
- 100 grams (about ½ cup of unscented castile soap)
- 7 drops of Lavender essential oil
- 3 drops of Rosemary essential oil
- 8 drops of Grapefruit essential oil
- 6 drops of Bergamot essential oil
- 8 drops of Orange essential oil
Steps:
- Before starting to make the recipe make sure the area where you will be blending is very clean. That means wiping down counter spaces with rubbing alcohol and putting away any food items and extra clutter. Once your counter space, or table top is clean, line the area with some parchment paper, pull your hair back and thoroughly wash your hands.
- Set out your digital scale and all other blending tools so they are easy to grab when needed.
- Bring out all of your ingredients so they are accessible.
- Using your small digital scale, and measuring spoons, measure and weigh your castile soap and pour it into a beaker or a measuring cup.
- Add all the essential oils into the beaker with the castille soap and stir well.
- Next, pour the mixture into your 4 ounce glass bottle, insert the pump and tighten and shake the bottle vigorously.
- Make up a name for your DIY Shower Gel Recipe, and write the name and the ingredients on the label and attach the label to the bottle.
- Always shake the bottle vigorously before pumping out the soap, and make sure to avoid your eyes.
In Conclusion
Creating your own natural shower gel recipe using essential oils is a rewarding and delightful way to wake up in the morning. By harnessing the power of nature and the captivating scents of essential oils, you can transform your morning shower routine into a refreshing and rejuvenating experience that will help you have a productive and positive day. Plus the molecules in the essential oils have additional properties that support cleansing and promote healthy skin.
Ready to embark on a morning routine powered by spring-time vibes? Let the scents of essential oils shift your mood, and set your day up for success!
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