Shower Gel Recipe

When you think about it, using a shower gel in place of the usual bar of soap, the effects on the skin are better than that of the soap. Shower gel is gentle than the soap and is also more refreshing. Hence, using the shower gel is a better option than using the soap. However, if you are worried about the ingredients used in the gels available in the markets or if you feel that you should make your own body wash, then this article will definitely help you. Mentioned below are several shower gel recipes. Choose the one shower gel recipe that suits your preferences and your skin, from those mentioned below.

Homemade Shower Gel Recipes

Shower Gel Recipe for Normal Skin
Ingredients

• Unscented Shampoo 2 cups
• Water ½ cup
• Rose Essential Oil 30 drops
• Baby Oil ½ cup

Method

• Pour the unscented shampoo in a big bowl and add to it the baby oil in a steady stream.
• While stirring, add the water to the shampoo and oil mix.
• Add the rose oil drops and mix it all together nicely.
• Store the shower gel in a bottle, preferably with a pump.
• This shower gel will refresh you after a tired day at work.

Variations

• If you have sensitive skin, use baby shampoo in place of the unscented shampoo.
• You could choose to add any other essential oil instead of rose oil.

Shower Gel Recipe for Oily Skin
Ingredients

• Baby Shampoo 3 cups
• Orange Oil ½ cup
• Lemon Oil 2 tbsp
• Peppermint Essential Oil 2 tbsp

Method

• In a big bowl, pour in all the baby shampoo.
• Stir in the orange oil and mix the shampoo and the oil thoroughly.
• Add slowly stream in the lemon oil and peppermint oil in the above mixture.
• Store it in bottles with pumps, in a cool and dark place.

Variations

• You could add some orange peel powder or lemon peel powder as the peel will help your oily skin to become oil free.
• You could also add a dash of vinegar in this shower gel recipe as vinegar also helps to keep the skin dry and oil free.

Shower Gel Recipe for Dry Skin
Ingredients

• Unscented Shower Gel 3 cups
• Olive Oil ½ cup
• Lavender Oil 30 drops
• Chamomile Oil 30 drops

Method

• Pour the shower gel into a big bowl and slowly stream in the olive oil.
• Add the other essential oils too and stir the mixture till everything becomes one.
• Pour in bottles and remember to store it in a dark and a cool place.

Variations

• You could use pure liquid castile soap in place of unscented shower gel.
• You may like to use geranium oil or coconut oil to this recipe too as these oils also help to moisturize dry skin.

Natural Shower Gel Recipe
Ingredients

• Aloe Vera Gel 1 cup
• Glycerin ½ cup
• Jojoba Oil ¼ cup
• Cornstarch 2 tsp
• Sugar 2 tsp
• Water 2 cups
• Orange Essential Oil 20 drops

Method

• In a bowl, combine the aloe vera gel with the glycerin. Mix the two thoroughly.
• Stream in the water while mixing it.
• Add the jojoba oil and ensure that all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
• Add in the sugar.
• Mix the cornstarch with some water and add this to the above mixture too.
• Finally, blend in the essential oil and store your homemade shower gel in jars or bottles.
• Use up the shower gel as quickly as possible.

Variations

• Choose any other oils like almond oil, rosemary oil or any other oil of your choice to make this recipe.
• Increase the quantity of glycerin if you have dry skin or if you plan to use this gel during the winter season.

Scented Shower Gel Recipe
Ingredients

• Orange juice ½ cup
• Orange Essential Oil 15 drops
• Glycerin soap 1 bar
• Water 1 cup
• Glycerin 3 tsp

Method

• Grate the glycerin bar and set aside.
• Take a sauce pan and add the water and the orange juice. Add the grated soap and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Put the heat on simmer and allow the soap to dissolve in the water and the orange juice.
• Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down completely before you start off with the next step.
• Once the soap mixture has cooled down, stir in the glycerin and the essential oil.
• Allow all the ingredients to blend well with one another and settle nicely.
• Transfer the shower gel into jars or in spray bottles.
• While using, ensure that the gel is liquid enough. If the gel has solidified, then heat up the bottle in a mug of hot water before use.

Variations

• You can use any other fruit other than orange for making this soap.
• You can use baby shampoo or liquid castile soap in place of glycerin bar.

I hope you have found the above recipes interesting. I personally like the orange fragrance because I find it very refreshing. You can choose your own fragrance and make your gel with any one shower gel recipe. Stay fresh!