Making body wash isn’t as hard as you may think. The best part is, when you make your own, you can customize your formulation to suit your skin needs.

This herbal-infused body wash is Crafted slowly and it nourishes the skin while gently cleansing, grounding, and restoring balance.

This body wash is designed to:

Cleanse the skin without stripping its natural oils Soothe dryness, irritation, and sensitivity Support the skin barrier with humectants and botanicals Calm the nervous system through scent and touch Invite softness, grounding, and presence into your daily routine.

It is gentle enough for daily use, yet rich with plant allies that support both skin health and energetic balance.

The Plant Allies & Their Benefits

Nettle

A mineral-rich herb known for strengthening and nourishing the skin.

Rose

Softens, hydrates, and calms inflammation while carrying an energy of love and emotional balance.

Lavender

Soothing for irritated skin and the nervous system alike. Lavender promotes calm and rest.

Calendula

A powerful skin healer. Calendula supports regeneration, eases redness, and is especially helpful for sensitive or compromised skin.

Base Ingredients & Their Role

Liquid Castile Soap – A gentle, plant-based cleanser that cleans without disrupting the skin’s natural barrier

Raw Honey – A natural humectant that draws moisture into the skin and supports a healthy microbiome

Vegetable Glycerin – Deeply hydrating and softening, helping skin retain moisture

Distilled Water (Herbal Infusion) – Carries the plant medicine into the formula

Essential Oils – Add aroma and therapeutic benefits

Natural Preservative – Protects your body wash from mold and bacteria, extending shelf life

Herbs You’ll Use for the Infusion

You may use dried or fresh herbs—what matters most is presence and intention.

Herbal Blend (about 1 cup total):

Nettle leaf

Rose petals

Lavender buds

Calendula flowers

Essential Oils (Optional but Beautiful)

Choose oils that feel supportive to your skin and spirit. Keep total usage skin-safe (generally 0.5–1% of total volume).

Suggested options:

Lavender – calming, soothing

Geranium or Rose – balancing, heart-opening

Frankincense – grounding, regenerative Sweet

Orange or Bergamot (bergaptene-free) – uplifting and bright

Ingredients

1½ cups distilled water

½–1 cup dried (or fresh) herbal blend

1 – 1 1/2 cup liquid Castile soap

1 tablespoon raw honey

1–2 tablespoons vegetable glycerin

20–40 drops essential oils (optional)

Natural preservative (per manufacturer’s usage rate)

Instructions: How to Make Herbal-Infused Body Wash

1. Prepare the Herbal Infusion

Place your herbs and distilled water into a heat-safe glass jar or bowl. Set over a double boiler and gently heat for 30–60 minutes. Do not boil. Let the herbs slowly infuse, releasing their medicine into the water. Let the infusion sit for 30 more minutes – 24 hours for stronger infusion.

2. Strain & Cool

Strain the infusion through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer. Allow the liquid to cool completely.

3. Set Your Intention

Before blending, pause. Speak gratitude into the infusion. Set an intention for nourishment, protection, softness, or renewal—whatever you wish this wash to carry into your daily life.

4. Blend the Body Wash

In a clean bowl or bottle, combine:

Herbal infusion Castile soap Raw honey Glycerin

Stir gently to avoid excessive bubbles.

5. Add Essential Oils & Preservative

Add essential oils and your natural preservative according to recommended usage rates. Stir slowly until fully incorporated.

6. Bottle & Label

Transfer to a pump or squeeze bottle. Label with the date, ingredients, and intention.

How to Use

Gentle Cleanse: Ideal for dry, sensitive, or mature skin.

Add 1-2 pumps of body wash onto your sponge/towel with a bit a water and lather up!

Use a loofa, sponge, African net sponge for more foam!

Storage & Shelf Life

Store in a cool, dark place. With a proper natural preservative, this body wash can last 3–6 months. Discard if scent, color, or texture changes.

Disclaimer

This recipe is for educational and cosmetic use only. The All Natural does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always perform a patch test before applying new products to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes and store products in a cool, dry place.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or have sensitive skin, consult a qualified practitioner before using essential oils or turmeric topically.