Olive oil is an excellent natural moisturizer, and its use can nourish the skin very well. The vitamins and antioxidants protect the skin from damage and also slow down the aging process to a certain extent. While it may lack the fragrance typically found in regular shower gels, the benefits offered by olive oil are undeniable. Additionally, when you use olive oil to make a shower gel at home, there is no risk of mixing in chemical substances or allergens.
How to Make Shower Gel with Olive Oil
You will need the following ingredients:
Raw Honey
Honey is known for its wonderful benefits for the skin and hydrates it. It also has antibacterial properties that help heal skin infections. You can use organic or raw honey for maximum benefits in this regard.
Olive Oil
You should use organic virgin olive oil to nourish your skin.
Liquid Castile Soap
This is a type of unscented liquid soap for babies. This is necessary to add cleansing effectiveness to the final product.
Essential Oils
There are many essential oils to choose from. Use rosemary or mint oil for antibacterial effects, or try lavender oil for a calming effect. Overall, adding essential oil gives a pleasant aroma to the shower gel. Do not mix essential oil in large quantities.
Method for Preparing the Body Wash
You will need to mix all these ingredients in a glass bowl. However, before doing this, mix the olive oil with the selected essential oil. Use a spoon to mix everything well. Pour the mixture into a glass jar and put a lid on it. Keep it away from heat and sunlight.
Alternative Method for Body Wash with Homemade Olive Oil
This method is dedicated to those who want a completely natural body wash. In this method, a soap base is not necessary. It serves more as a body scrub than a shower gel and is easier to prepare. You will need to use ingredients such as:
Olive oil, preferably organic
Sugar
Essential oil of your choice (lavender or rosemary works well)
Lemon juice
Method for Preparing the Body Wash
First, take a small amount of olive oil in a bowl and add a few drops of essential oil to it. Mix the oils well and then add two tablespoons of sugar. Dissolve using the spoon. Add a small amount of lemon juice. Mix everything well once again.
Now take the mixture with a damp sponge and apply it all over your body. The sugar granules will remove dead skin cells. The lemon will help wash away excess oil, while the olive oil will nourish the skin. Prepare this mixture whenever you need it.
