DIY Oatmeal and Lavender Foaming Hand Soap

One of my favorite DIY projects for the home is foaming hand soap. It’s cheaper than buying foaming hand soap in the store and I get complete control over the ingredients.

I started making foaming hand soap back in 2016 after reading Plant Therapy’s Fabulous Foaming Hand Soap recipe and I’ve never looked back. However, winter absolutely wrecks my hands. I knew I wanted to tweak the recipe to include infused oatmeal and lavender. Oatmeal and lavender are soothing for my dry, itchy skin, making it the perfect choice for winter.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does! Be sure to check out the original recipe as well that I’ve linked above.

DIY Oatmeal and Lavender Foaming Hand Soap

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Soothing foaming hand soap infused with lavender and oatmeal.

Ingredients

• 16 oz Foaming Pump Dispenser
• 3 TBSP Castile Soap
• 3 Cups Water (oats absorb some of the water, making it necessary to use more than needed in the final product)
• 1/4 Cup Old Fashioned Steel Cut Oats
• 1/2-1 TSP Optiphen Plus*
• Lavender Essential Oil (or Skin Soother)
• 1 TBSP Lavender Buds (Optional)

Directions

1. Pour 3 cups of boiling water over 1/4 cup old-fashioned steel-cut oats and lavender buds.
2. Let sit for 2 hours and then strain to remove oats and lavender buds from the water.
3. Fill 16 oz foaming pump dispenser 2/3 full with the infused oatmeal and lavender water.
4. Add 3 TBSP Castile Soap
5. Add 0.5 – 1.5% optiphen plus (approximately 1/2 tsp for 0.5%)
6. Add 15 drops of Lavender Essential oil (Skin Soother is also a good choice)
7. Replace Cap and shake

Credit: Variation of a recipe originally found at PlantTherapy.com

*Optiphen plus is a water-soluble preservative that is formaldehyde and paraben free that may be added to protect against bacteria, mold growth and yeast. It is recommended to use a preservative when making water-based products.

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Posted By: Kristin Filed Under: Aromatherapy Tagged With: aromatherapy, diy, lavender, skin soother