How to Make Your Own Shower Gel With Castile Soap

Save money by making your own shower gel at home with liquid Castile soap. Castile soap is olive oil-based and will give your shower gel a rich texture. The olive oil will also give your skin a smooth, moisturized appearance. Creating your own shower gel will allow you to completely customize the soap with sweet-smelling ingredients. Handmade shower gel makes a thoughtful and creative holiday or birthday gift.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup of rose or orange blossom water
• 2 cups of liquid Castile soap
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Essential oils
• Funnel
• Plastic bottle

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Instructions

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     Pour 1 cup of rose or orange blossom water into a mixing bowl.

   • 2

     Add 2 cups of liquid Castile soap and blend the mixture well with a spoon.

   • 3

     Enhance the shower gel with 20 drops of your favorite essential oil, such as lavender, vanilla, lemon, peppermint, ylang ylang or patchouli. Stir all of the ingredients together to blend them.

   • 4

     Pour your homemade shower gel into a plastic bottle with a funnel and store it in a pantry or refrigerator until you are ready to use it