Thank you so much for sharing this! I just combined this method with a recipe I found for creamy body wash (incorporating shea butter and a fast absorbing oil) and it came out so rich and exactly the texture I’ve been hoping to duplicate!
So happy I found this. I've been wanting to try more natural products but so many of the recipes for body wash and other products I find have added ingredients that are not natural. It does seem a little strange to use honey on my body but I have long been a promoter of honey to anyone who would listen so I am willing to try.
You made this the other day and it came out extremely thick actually it was too thick to use. So I just experimented add extra Castile soap and vegetable glycerin then use my whipping blade to whip some air into it I loved the way it came out.
That was smart! Yeah these DIY recipes don’t always work the same for each person. I’m thinking it may have something to do with hard and soft, but I’m not sure.
Thank you for sharing. I love simple, limited ingredient recipes. I almost always use honey in my body washes. I love it! It has helped my skin tremendously. Depending on if it's winter or summer I use coconut oil and fractionated coconut oil, as well.
Your natural recipe is the only recipe I found that has a really nice thick body wash consistency that I like and that Baby EO sounds amazing. Thank you. By the way, you look 30 years old! You look great. It’s what natural products do. 😊
I just finished a diy body gel I made using a different recipe. It was nice, but I’m looking for a different scent and more lather. I can’t wait to try this one!
Careful with ylang ylang! It DOES cause headaches in some people. So, if you start getting headaches after using it, stop and use a different floral! That said, it’s also excellent for hormone balance and as an aphrodisiac… a very strong one!
This is by far the best body was I’ve ever made. It soaps up perfectly and I did the flowery scents and it smells amazing. Thank for sharing. I subscribed and am looking forward to more great DIY products.
Hi Sara 😊 Hello from Oregon! I'm excited to get your book AND make this shower gel! I already have the Castile soap, essential oil and yes, I will definitely use the honey in this recipe 👍🍯 I'm brand new to your channel so I just wanted to thank you for this recipe and wish you well 😊
@@susylopez9308 Hi! When I tried using Kosher Salt the first time I made this it clumped up like crazy. But when I used table salt it came out perfect. So yes, the type of salt makes a big difference in my experience. You might be able to just add some water back to your recipe and shake it up to make it work again.
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife No. I tried adding water, table salt but it turned into a lard consistency. I ended up whipping it up and using it as a whipped soap Lol. I didn’t want to waste product. would love to add epsom salt, i need to find a way. I did make it with table salt and it came out perfect. Take salt is definitely the right ingredient.
Thank you for sharing mine did not work with table salt it would not dissolve it boiling hot water, which I thought was very weird. So I tried sea salt which worked much better. It started clumping after adding the Castile soap, so I used mixer. It was a little more watery than I thought but soaped up really well in the shower.
Exactly what I was searching for thank you so much! Also, in the video you mentioned you would put links to some pre-made all natural soaps from amazon in the video description but I can't seem to find them, would love to know if there are still any body washes on amazon you would recommend.
Love your recipes! I’m fairly new in making my own products,but would like to know if it’s necessary to use some type of preservative in this recipe? Thank you much .
Hi Joanna! If you want to add some rubbing alcohol to it you could. Also natural preservatives are sold on Amazon if you'd like to try those. But I've not had it go bad, even after a month or so.
Since water and oil don't mix, you should use a preservative even though honey is a preservative on its own but not when mixed with many other ingredients. There are many natural preservatives that you can use (optiphen for example) because it can mold.
Can’t wait to try this recipe! I’m just now discovering Castile soap and all its uses! I was wondering how long this is good for sitting in the shower? I made a honey scrub before and realized after about a week it would get a different consistency so started making smaller batches. I was also wondering if it stays emulsified or tends to separate? I used to make hand soap and it would always separate from the water I could never get it to stay bonded. Thank you!
Dear Sara, Can you please let me know whether I can use melted glycerin soap with double boiler method instead of castile soap? 2. Can fresh aloe Vera water be used? 3. What is its shelf life without putting in fridge?
Hi! I’m honestly not sure about the glycerin - you could make a small batch to see? Fresh aloe Vera water I think would be fine. The shelf life is about 1-2 months.
Hello, I used the recipe exactly like in the video except, Your printed recipe called for a carrier oil- I used sweet almond. I tried it on my hands and they are very DRY. Did I do something wrong? Should I add something because I am AA (dark)? Maybe the aloe vera?
Hi good day to you.. I hope you'll be able to read this.. I just want to ask if its OK for people suffering from Atopic Dermatitis??? Thank you.. Watching your vlog from the Beautiful Tropical country of the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Sure! I've not ever added turmeric to my beauty recipes - it'll likely color your shower or bath yellow and might be hard to clean. I would use dried rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, chamomile, rose - something like those!
I couldn’t resist giving this another try using table salt (which I guess is “fine” salt) and I’m delighted to report that it worked. Thanks again for getting back to me. 😀
@@yukikanegawa7470 nope, I've had the same issue. And you should too. No stabilizer and the thing just separates and becomes useless after a few days.
Mine didn’t thiken up so well any thoughts. Boiling water first then salt then Castile soap. Is there something I can add after to fix thanks for video 😁
Is the water in your recipe plain tap water or distilled. Also, would I add Leucidal liquid sf or vitamin E oil for preservative? Enjoyed your video...thanks so much!
Hi & thank you for this video!!! I will definitely make it with the honey. I was looking for a DIY for an exfoliating hemp eucalyptus gel when your video popped up so… could this be made with thicker salt for exfoliating? & just add hemp seeds? Or is salt too rough? Thank you!!!
I've been lioking for this type of video using castile soap and salt. I was wondering, does this not need any type of preservative? I'm just saying cause it's water based
I would say it’s a medium amount - only soaps with sodium laureth sulfate SLS make a lot of bubbles. But those seriously dry out the skin. So it’s a trade off with a gentler soap, but you’ll get used it over time. 🙂
I only used on my hands to try out on my skin and felt some residue and very dry skin, I didn't have aloe vera, but added a tsp olive oil. What do you think caused it? FYI - Our water supply is on harder side.
Hi Sangita! Hmm, Castile Soap can feel drying to some people and it is based in olive oil so it can leave an oily residue, but that part is good for your skin.
Can u use unscented castile soap..and add ur own fragrance or essential oils i went to order on amazon and i see mostly scented and im worried if i got a scented it would affect my scent..i see you used lavender..so does it matter wht scent yoy get..i was wondering wjy not just get unscented..cuz if i got lavender i worry it wont go with very many essential oils i want to use..this part confuses me im a newbie to making my own soaps and body wash
Sure, in this recipe the honey is used for its moisturizing properties, so you could replace it with olive oil or another similar oil, aloe vera gel or liquid.
I made the shower gel for the first time. It was a little thin, and instead of waiting for it to thicken up on its own, I added more of the soap. I put it in a bottle. Unfortunately, a few hours later, it was way too thick. Can you tell me how (if possible) I can make the shower gel thinner. Your directions were great by the way.
This is the thickest body wash recipe I've tried. Thanks. It actually works!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I just combined this method with a recipe I found for creamy body wash (incorporating shea butter and a fast absorbing oil) and it came out so rich and exactly the texture I’ve been hoping to duplicate!
Oh wow, that sounds awesome! I love Shea Butter.
Hi there, I was wondering if you could share more detail about how much shea butter and the type/amount of oil you added to this recipe? :) thanks!
Can you send or post that recipe? I'd like to try it.
How do you stop the formula from separating from the honey? When I make this the honey sets at the bottom
Do you have to wait until the salt water is cold to add the cost or so? Mine didn’t turn into a gel
So happy I found this. I've been wanting to try more natural products but so many of the recipes for body wash and other products I find have added ingredients that are not natural. It does seem a little strange to use honey on my body but I have long been a promoter of honey to anyone who would listen so I am willing to try.
I cannot believe this works! Also the faint scent of the castle soap is undetectable .) I used all peppermint
Hi. Thank you so much for such wonderful recipe. Could you please tell how long is the shelf life of this gel?
I would absolutely use honey in my shower gel. This is super easy. I love this
My water was boiling then used fine salt you recommended and it still didn’t dissolve and didn’t thicken. I still love.
You made this the other day and it came out extremely thick actually it was too thick to use. So I just experimented add extra Castile soap and vegetable glycerin then use my whipping blade to whip some air into it I loved the way it came out.
That was smart! Yeah these DIY recipes don’t always work the same for each person. I’m thinking it may have something to do with hard and soft, but I’m not sure.
Did it stay clear after whipping it?
Thank you for sharing. I love simple, limited ingredient recipes. I almost always use honey in my body washes. I love it! It has helped my skin tremendously. Depending on if it's winter or summer I use coconut oil and fractionated coconut oil, as well.
Your natural recipe is the only recipe I found that has a really nice thick body wash consistency that I like and that Baby EO sounds amazing. Thank you. By the way, you look 30 years old! You look great. It’s what natural products do. 😊
This looks PHENOMENAL! Can't wait to try it!
Thanks for the information.Very quick and easy. Love it.
Thanks for the tips. I'll be adding honey as the moisturiser
I just finished a diy body gel I made using a different recipe. It was nice, but I’m looking for a different scent and more lather. I can’t wait to try this one!
Careful with ylang ylang! It DOES cause headaches in some people. So, if you start getting headaches after using it, stop and use a different floral! That said, it’s also excellent for hormone balance and as an aphrodisiac… a very strong one!
Yeah true - it does have a strong scent!
And the opposite of an aphrodisiac for the people with the headaches! 😂
Thank you so much! I was looking for a recipe to help me out, and girl, you got it down to the T! I love it
Awesome! Hope it works well for you!
Definitly going to try this! And subscribed for more great natural tips!
Awesome recipie... thanks a bunch for sharing! ❤
This is by far the best body was I’ve ever made. It soaps up perfectly and I did the flowery scents and it smells amazing. Thank for sharing. I subscribed and am looking forward to more great DIY products.
This is a awesome recipe thank you for sharing!
What a learning.Thank you so much.
Hi Sara 😊
Hello from Oregon!
I'm excited to get your book AND make this shower gel! I already have the Castile soap, essential oil and yes, I will definitely use the honey in this recipe 👍🍯
I'm brand new to your channel so I just wanted to thank you for this recipe and wish you well 😊
Hi Jennifer! So glad to have you here! Best of luck making your shower gel - lemme know if you need any help!
🎉 great work thanks ❤
Thank You , I Plan On Making The Lavender & Honey Blend. 😄👌
Just made this AND used it!!! It was perfect!
I tried it twice and it clumped on me but I used epson salt. I didn’t want to use table salt but that might be necessary. Did you use table salt?
Nice! Thanks so much for reporting back to let us know!
@@susylopez9308 Hi! When I tried using Kosher Salt the first time I made this it clumped up like crazy. But when I used table salt it came out perfect. So yes, the type of salt makes a big difference in my experience. You might be able to just add some water back to your recipe and shake it up to make it work again.
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife No. I tried adding water, table salt but it turned into a lard consistency. I ended up whipping it up and using it as a whipped soap Lol. I didn’t want to waste product. would love to add epsom salt, i need to find a way. I did make it with table salt and it came out perfect. Take salt is definitely the right ingredient.
I am allergic to detergents in all forms, so this was very usef ul. I would use h oney to moisturize and probably add a small amoun t
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Hi There. Thank you for this lovely recipe. Are you able to use Aloe Vera Gel instead of the liquid form?
Thank you for sharing mine did not work with table salt it would not dissolve it boiling hot water, which I thought was very weird. So I tried sea salt which worked much better. It started clumping after adding the Castile soap, so I used mixer. It was a little more watery than I thought but soaped up really well in the shower.
Thank you! Yes! I’ll be trying and using them all!
Exactly what I was searching for thank you so much! Also, in the video you mentioned you would put links to some pre-made all natural soaps from amazon in the video description but I can't seem to find them, would love to know if there are still any body washes on amazon you would recommend.
Can I use fresh aloe vera?
Could you add colorants to this recipe ? Like Micas or wet colorants
Hi, a mica would settle to the bottom of the container. Use a liquid colorant. 👍
Love your recipes! I’m fairly new in making my own products,but would like to know if it’s necessary to use some type of preservative in this recipe? Thank you much .
Hi Joanna! If you want to add some rubbing alcohol to it you could. Also natural preservatives are sold on Amazon if you'd like to try those. But I've not had it go bad, even after a month or so.
Since water and oil don't mix, you should use a preservative even though honey is a preservative on its own but not when mixed with many other ingredients. There are many natural preservatives that you can use (optiphen for example) because it can mold.
Can’t wait to try this recipe! I’m just now discovering Castile soap and all its uses! I was wondering how long this is good for sitting in the shower? I made a honey scrub before and realized after about a week it would get a different consistency so started making smaller batches. I was also wondering if it stays emulsified or tends to separate? I used to make hand soap and it would always separate from the water I could never get it to stay bonded. Thank you!
Can I take a natural soap base n add Castile soap n other ingredients
Thank you :) Could you just use castile soap on its own?
Does this body wash provide a good foam?
Thank you for sharing 😊
Love your recipe thank you
nice job. will try
lemme know how it goes for you!
Dear Sara,
Can you please let me know whether I can use melted glycerin soap with double boiler method instead of castile soap?
2. Can fresh aloe Vera water be used?
3. What is its shelf life without putting in fridge?
Hi! I’m honestly not sure about the glycerin - you could make a small batch to see? Fresh aloe Vera water I think would be fine. The shelf life is about 1-2 months.
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Thanks dear for your quick and honest response.
Hello, I used the recipe exactly like in the video except, Your printed recipe called for a carrier oil- I used sweet almond. I tried it on my hands and they are very DRY.
Did I do something wrong? Should I add something because I am AA (dark)? Maybe the aloe vera?
Hi. Thank you for such a great recipe. May I know how long can this be used? I want to gift it to my sister. Can she store it for few months?
Can this recipe be for shampoo? My shampoo recipe is too watery
Hi good day to you.. I hope you'll be able to read this.. I just want to ask if its OK for people suffering from Atopic Dermatitis??? Thank you.. Watching your vlog from the Beautiful Tropical country of the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Thank you for this. But do we need natural preservatives too?
Yeah you could add them to make it last longer. Essential oils are supposed to act as a natural preservative, but I’ve never tested it to make sure.
Wonderful video...👍👍👍 Can i add turmeric or other herbs in this shower gel... Kindly reply
Sure! I've not ever added turmeric to my beauty recipes - it'll likely color your shower or bath yellow and might be hard to clean. I would use dried rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, chamomile, rose - something like those!
Thank you for sharing! Very informative, thorough video.
All set up here. I'm just going to make it. Xx 🦋
That's great! Hope it turns out well!
Great ma'am .I love your teaching
I love all your videos
Well thank you! ❤️
I couldn’t resist giving this another try using table salt (which I guess is “fine” salt) and I’m delighted to report that it worked. Thanks again for getting back to me. 😀
Oh good! It hasn’t worked for me, but I’m glad it did for you!
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife I tried making shower gel it was thick for the first day and it became watery(liquid). please what is the cause?
@@lexordfx maybe it wasn't fully dissolved and after it dissolved it became watery
@@yukikanegawa7470 nope, I've had the same issue. And you should too. No stabilizer and the thing just separates and becomes useless after a few days.
What do I use to prevent yeast and or bacteria from growing in the body wash? Would the honey do that?
Hi,could you tell me the shelf life for the shower gel tyvm
I'm not 100% sure as I haven't used a mold test on it - but I'd say 1-2 months.
Normal water and salt which we for eating or other
Hello. Would any salt be good to use? I have sea salt, and the granules are a but bigger that mortons
Mine didn’t thiken up so well any thoughts. Boiling water first then salt then Castile soap. Is there something I can add after to fix thanks for video 😁
What is the shelf life of the product.. Looks nice and simple
About one month, I'd say.
Is this normal table salt?
What would you recommend for dandruff?
How does it lather?
Ma'am please tell me its shelf life... Do we need to put any preservatives?
Yeah the shelf life is about one month, so use a preservative if you want it to last longer. 😀
Is the water in your recipe plain tap water or distilled. Also, would I add Leucidal liquid sf or vitamin E oil for preservative? Enjoyed your video...thanks so much!
Simply wondering love it 😊😍
Thank you so much. My body wash kept turning out runny. I didn’t use salt! Who knew. Thanks again Sara. 😉
This was a great one! Thanks!
You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by. :)
does it go bad, eventully, if so how long does it last (without using the honey)?
Do I need to use a preservative?
Whats the shelf life of this body wash?
How long will the body wash last since it have no preservatives ??
It has water and oil, I wouldn’t use it longer than a couple weeks. Made the same mistake with my first DIY soap.
can i use home made aloe vera. i put mines in the blender and it liquefied?
That sounds great to use homemade! I’m not sure how to process it, though.
Do you have a shampoo recipe?
Can you use distilled water
Hi & thank you for this video!!! I will definitely make it with the honey.
I was looking for a DIY for an exfoliating hemp eucalyptus gel when your video popped up so… could this be made with thicker salt for exfoliating? & just add hemp seeds? Or is salt too rough?
Thank you!!!
Great job 👏, I’ll definitely try it
Thank you so much for this awesome recipe. I followed it precisely (twice) and my liquid didn't turn to gel :( not sure why? still love the recipe :)
I've been lioking for this type of video using castile soap and salt. I was wondering, does this not need any type of preservative? I'm just saying cause it's water based
Fantastic recipe! Thank you so much! Talking about "flavors" when making soaps...hmmmm...are we eating it? Lol
I've been using the castile soap directly on my skin lol. This recipe looks so easy to make can I dialute himalayan salt in the water instead
Should a surfactant be used to ensure luxurious lather from the gel?
Yes that would make it lather a lot more. But if it’s a sulfate, it’ll really dry out the skin.
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Thank you . That was helpful.
Himalayan salt.
Is it work ??
It means I can use himalayan pink salt?
I think it might work! But I'm not 100% sure...
Hi,what's the shelf life for this bodywash?
I’m not exactly sure but I’d say it’s 3-4 weeks.
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife am a small business.. please let me know any preservatives for this shelf life..
This my question
Where are the links?
How long does this recipe last?
Can you raw honey? We have a bee hive ,and we’re always looking for new ways to use it.
Hii, I’m fairly new at this. & was wondering if I can add like a color to this recipe?
I’m not sure…I do know that if you add food coloring it can tint your skin and discolor the shower or bath.
Does this make lots of bubbles or lather?
I would say it’s a medium amount - only soaps with sodium laureth sulfate SLS make a lot of bubbles. But those seriously dry out the skin. So it’s a trade off with a gentler soap, but you’ll get used it over time. 🙂
Ok, thank you.
I use glycerin and essential oil to make liquid soap. Can I use salt and how much? I usually do a pint of water.
Hmmm I’m not really sure. It would be an experiment! I’d make a very small batch and test it out.
I only used on my hands to try out on my skin and felt some residue and very dry skin, I didn't have aloe vera, but added a tsp olive oil. What do you think caused it?
FYI - Our water supply is on harder side.
Hi Sangita! Hmm, Castile Soap can feel drying to some people and it is based in olive oil so it can leave an oily residue, but that part is good for your skin.
Could be the hard water to I have hard water and I have had issues with Castile soap because of it
Do you know if this is good for eczema?
It will be gentle on eczema because it doesn't contain harsh detergents.
Could I make this without the honey? Or use agave or something else instead?
Sure! You don’t need the honey - it’s to add moisture.
Does using an exfoliant along with Castile soap guarantee a really good lather in your shower gel or body wash??
No an exfoliant won’t add lather. 😄
Can u use unscented castile soap..and add ur own fragrance or essential oils i went to order on amazon and i see mostly scented and im worried if i got a scented it would affect my scent..i see you used lavender..so does it matter wht scent yoy get..i was wondering wjy not just get unscented..cuz if i got lavender i worry it wont go with very many essential oils i want to use..this part confuses me im a newbie to making my own soaps and body wash
What can you substitute for honey for vegan ? Thanks
Sure, in this recipe the honey is used for its moisturizing properties, so you could replace it with olive oil or another similar oil, aloe vera gel or liquid.
Just get ethically produced honey
What is the Honey replacement for oily skin?
The video stars at 5:12😐😐
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
I made the shower gel for the first time. It was a little thin, and instead of waiting for it to thicken up on its own, I added more of the soap. I put it in a bottle. Unfortunately, a few hours later, it was way too thick. Can you tell me how (if possible) I can make the shower gel thinner.
Your directions were great by the way.
I would dilute with water :)
@@MyRose911 Thanks a bunch!
It’s too much foamy in the bottle. Any idea how to overcome that ?