A DIY alternative to irritating commercial hand soaps
Prep Time4mins
Active Time3mins
Total Time7mins
Keyword: DIY, easy, eczema, household product
Yield: 1bottle
Equipment
1 glass bottle with pump
1 glass measuring cup
measuring spoons
Materials
1-2cupsde-ionized, distilled waterboiled water can be used in a pinch
3-4tablespoonsliquid castile soapI use Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap - use Baby Unscented for sensitive skin
1teaspoonorganic extra virgin olive oilYou can also use avocado oil or sunflower oil
6-10dropsorganic palmarosa essential oil for scent(optional) If your hands are very painful and sensitive you may want to wait to try making it with essential oils until they have begun healing a bit.
Instructions
Fill bottle ¾ full of water.
Add soap, oil and essential oil(s) if you choose to use them.
Top off the mixture with more water but leave room for the pump.
Screw on the pump lid, tip a few times to mix then it is ready to use! Enjoy!
Notes
Glass is always preferable for containers as it is nonreactive.
Always choose oil that is Organic, Extra Virgin and First Cold Pressed whenever possible.
Be very light on the essential oils if you choose to use them to avoid irritating your skin. As you get your eczema under control you can experiment with more essential oils.