Natural cosmetics have been a big focus for some time and are absolutely popular. Anyone who has already dealt with natural cosmetics knows that there are a variety of reasons for using these natural care products. In today's article you will learn how to make a soothing shower gel yourself and find great recipes that will not only pamper your skin but also your senses. Just try out our recipe ideas and have a good time!
Advantages of selfmadeshower gels
If you have already decided to make your own shower gel, you can first decide which ingredients go into the care product. The possibility of completely avoiding harmful ingredients is of course also worth mentioning. And last but not least, you can make a shower gel yourself that completely suits your ideas and preferences. Do you perhaps have a clear idea of which beguiling scent you would like to pamper your senses with? Or maybe you would like to treat your body with natural, skin-friendly and evenhealing ingredientsdo something good? Below you will find out how you can mix your own shower gel that is highly skin-friendly.
Recipe with curd soap
You can easily make your own shower gel using the following basic recipe:
- 80 g – 90 g curd soap or natural soap
- 400 ml water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (sunflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil)
- optional: 15 ml vegetable, liquid lecithin (available at the pharmacy)
- As an alternative to lecithin, you can use other thickeners such as locust bean gum, cornstarch or xanthan gum
Instructions
For your soothing and healthy shower bath, you must first grate the core or natural soap finely with a kitchen rasp. In the meantime, put the water in a saucepan and bring it to the boil. Then add the grated soap to the water while stirring constantly. Stir with the whisk until all the soap has dissolved. Remove the liquid from the heat and let it cool. To avoid lumps, stir occasionally with the whisk. Then add the vegetable oil and lecithin to the lukewarm mixture. If you don't use lecithin, you have to shake the shower gel well before each use so that the different ingredients combine with each other. You can achieve a thicker consistency with a little more soap, and a thinner one by adding additional water.
Optional ingredients for oneskin-friendlyand aromatic bathing pleasure
If you want to make your own shower gel, you can vary the ingredients by adding other ingredients. If you perhaps want to moisturize your skin, you can add some honey. Depending on whether you want to make a refreshing or relaxing shower gel yourself, we also recommend adding herbs and teasessential oils. The latter give your homemade shower bath an intoxicating, unmistakable scent and conjure up a great wellness feeling when you shower every day.
Basicshower geldo it Yourself
If you want to support your skin in its natural function, you can make your own alkaline shower gel. The alkaline shower bath expands the skin pores and facilitates the natural detoxification of the skin. For this shower bath you will need the following ingredients:
- 50 g grated natural soap (e.g. curd soap or sheep's milk soap)
- 200 ml alkaline tea (ready mix)
- 5 g Basenpulver
- 20 ml almond, jojoba or sage oil
The grated soap is stirred into the warm alkaline tea. The base powder is then added and finally the oil. Whisk the liquid vigorously and store in the refrigerator.
Recipe without curd soap – tea tree oil shower gel
You are welcome to prepare a shower bath with tea tree oil, which supports your recovery from colds and is very effective for various skin problems. For 150 ml tea tree shower gel you need these ingredients:
- 75 ml odorless vegetable oil (jojoba, almond or wheat germ oil)
- 75 ml Betain
- 3 tbsp milk powder
- 10-15 drops of tea tree oil (you are welcome to vary the amount and use a little less tea tree oil or partially replace it with thyme oil)
First mix the betaine with the milk powder and slowly add the oil. Then add the essential oil and mix well.
Peelinghimselfmake
For soft and supple skin, you can occasionally use an exfoliating shower gel. If you have a neutral and fragrance-free natural cosmetic shower gel at home, you can make it one by adding natural productsDo a body peelingthat supplies your skin with blood and makes it beautifully soft.
Ingredients:
- 250 ml neutral natural cosmetic shower gel
- 1-2 cups white sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 TL Limettenöl
MoisturizingShower gel DIY
Anyone who has to deal with the annoying problem of dry skin needs a shower gel with a high fat content. You can make your own moisturizing shower gel using these ingredients:
- 75 ml Betain
- 5 g Guarkernmehl
- 65 ml odorless vegetable oil
- 10 ml avocado oil (alternatively: shea butter)
To make your own shower gel, first mix the guar gum with the betaine and slowly add the slightly warmed vegetable oil. Finally add the avocado oil and mix everything together well.
Shower gel for children
Children's delicate and sensitive skin requires particularly gentle care. You can make a gentle shower product for your little ones using the following ingredients:
- 50 g grated natural soap
- 200 ml mild herbal tea
- 2-3 tsp almond or sesame oil
- 1 TL Honig
Put the grated soap in an empty bottle and pour the hot tea over it. Shake up the bottle and add the honey and oil. Shake the mixture well again and let it cool. Store the homemade children's shower gel in the refrigerator.
Menshower room
If you would like to surprise a man with a pleasantly scented shower bath, you can follow the recipe below and use essential oil to create an individual scent according to your personal preference.
Ingredients:
- 50 ml Rosmarinwasser
- 30 ml betaine as a surfactant
- 10 ml odorless vegetable oil
- 3 g Guarkernmehl
- 5-10 drops of essential oil of your choice (e.g. various woods, frankincense and cinnamon)
Mix betaine and guar gum and stir in the slightly warmed vegetable oil. Then add the rosemary water and essential oil and shake everything in a bottle.
As a nice gift idea
Once you have prepared the natural shower gel, you can fill the liquid into an empty plastic bottle from a used shower gel and have it ready for use. You can of course clean and reuse the packaging as often as you like after it has been used up. If you are looking for original gift ideas, you can fill your homemade shower gel in a visually appealing glass bottle and make a nice and personal gift out of it. To make the shower gel look even more attractive, you can decorate the bottle with a beautiful bow and hang a label with the ingredients used and the fragrance. If the soothing shower gel is intended for personal use, the glass is not recommended. Unfortunately, there is a risk that the glass bottle will become slippery and break when it comes into contact with water. Rather, the glass bottle is intended as an elegant-looking gift packaging.
durability
When making the shower gelNo preservatives used, the shelf life of the products is shortened accordingly. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to give general information about shelf life, as many factors influence shelf life. Instead, you have to follow guidelines when it comes to homemade cosmetic products. If you store the shower gel at room temperature, you should know that the ingredients will react with each other after a few days. You can help preserve it by adding a little vitamin E or storing the home-made product in the refrigerator. Of course, hygiene during production is essential for quality and durability.
