A simple and gentle recipe guide for natural cleaning
Washing your face is a fundamental part of a skincare routine – but it doesn’t have to involve harsh surfactants, synthetics or drying. In this part of Formulation School, you’ll learn how to make your own gentle, natural facial cleanser with caring and effective ingredients.
Why choose a natural face wash?
Conventional cleansers can sometimes contain sulfates, synthetic fragrances, and other ingredients that disrupt your skin's microbiome or dry it out. A homemade face wash, on the other hand, can be customized to your skin type and is often both gentler and more sustainable.
Recipe: Gentle face wash with oats and aloe vera
Total: 100 g – for daily use, suitable for sensitive skin
| Ingredient | Amount | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe vera juice (organic) | 64g | Moisturizing, soothing base |
| Glycerin (eco) | 5g | Moisture binder |
| Oat extract (water soluble) | 10g | Softening and anti-inflammatory |
| Decyl glucoside | 15g | Mild, natural cleansing surfactant |
| Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate | 5g | Natural preservative |
| Lavender essential oil | 0.5 g (about 10 drops) | Soothing and antibacterial scent |
| Xanthan gum | 0.5g | Light thickening for gel feel |
Instructions:
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Mix aloe vera juice, glycerin, and oat extract in a sanitized container.
- Make a slurry of glycerin and xanthan gum. Then add it to the aloe vera juice and oat extract and mix well until there are no lumps left.
- Add decyl glucoside and stir slowly so that it does not foam.
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Add preservative and essential oil. Stir gently.
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Pour into a pump bottle or flip-top bottle. Done!
Tip:
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Customize the scent: You can replace the lavender oil with, for example, essential geranium, mandarin, or leave it completely scent-free.
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For oily skin: Add a little white willow extract or green tea extract for a balancing effect.
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Shelf life: Approximately 4–6 months if stored in a dark and cool place.
Want to learn more about how to develop your own products? Join us in the next part where we delve into how to build your own skincare brand!
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