How to Make DIY Gentle Aloe Chamomile Facial Cleanser

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RECIPE
6g | 0.21oz Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI)
14g | 0.49oz Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Amphosol CG)
77g | 2.72oz distilled water
3g | 0.1oz vegetable glycerin
2g | 0.07oz honeyquat PF
2g | 0.07oz panthenol
1.5g | 0.05oz silk peptides
1g | 0.03oz allantoin
0.5g | 0.017oz aloe vera 200x concentrate powder
3/8 tsp xanthan gum
2 drops roman chamomile essential oil
8 drops spruce essential oil
0.5g | 0.017oz liquid germall plus
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INGREDIENTS
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Vegetable glycerin
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Honeyquat PF
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Panthenol
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Silk peptides
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Allantoin
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Aloe Vera 200x
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Liquid Germall Plus
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[@SophiaRuslan]

usually i mix xanthan gum with glycerin first then add to the mixture. its easier that way. no blob or uneven paste. 😊

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I must try this in the future! I did it this way so I could adjust as I went, but oooooeeee is it a pain LOL.

[@inismei9077]

Sophia Ruslan I looked up xanthan gum and found out that it's fermented (alcohol)! Is there any alternative?

[@pmaraj]

Humblebee & Me actually glycerine being water soluble also thickens and forms lumps... if u mix it with few drops of oil ...like almond or olive then it doent get dissolve...but it gets distributed evenly...and then u add the water part in the mixture stirring constantly ..... its the perfect way .... (i make gel like that without lumps)

[@jennyinthewoods7887]

I tried your suggestion, and it worked beautifully. Thank you!

[@zachariahkovac2048]

The method is called a slurry. I even made the eyeliners this way.

[@thazinha30]

Made this and it is absolutely heavenly... I already made two batches - the first one came out a bit too gooey but it worked well, the second batch was perfection, used only 1/4 tsp xanthan gum and I'm already almost out of it. It cleanses my dry-ish, acne prone skin without dryness or irritation. Along with the citrus cleansing balm, the creamy clay cleansing balm and the black soap citrus balm this is the only stuff I use on my face... until Marie comes up with another cleanser haha.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm so glad! I have been using this daily for about two months now and I love it, too. I can't wait to try a batch thickened with crothix instead of xanthan gum, which is definitely a bit... boogery... :P And I do have another facial cleanser coming out... stay tuned ;) I'm still testing it!

[@thazinha30]

Humblebee & Me I just ordered some crothix from Bramble Berry to make your rose body wash so I'd like to try to use it on the chamomile cleanser too. Any tips on how much to add to the cleanser and when to add it?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Start with ~1%, and add it after the wash is COMPLETELY cool :) And start with very little, you can make slime by accident fairly fast lol.

[@thazinha30]

Humblebee & Me Thanks!!! Will report back when I try!

[@abicarroll4758]

You are awesome. I found you on Pinterest and checked out your blog, then found your KZbin channel and love everything! I only recently got into diy skin care stuff and you've helped me a lot. I had trouble finding more info on preservatives and less common ingredients (emulsifiers, etc) before I found you. Thank you! Also, your personality is absolutely precious.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks so much, Abi! Happy making 😄

[@nerminanumanovic9049]

I'm making this facial cleanser again and again, I'm so in love with it

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Wheee, I'm so glad! I LOVE the EO blend for this one ❤️

[@soapyjan1319]

wow! thanks for sharing! need to gets some ingredients, would love to try this. just made hair Conditioner, last week . you are so fun to watch and learn from.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much, Soapy Jan! Happy making :)

[@Jabbyelel]

Hi! I made this cleanser and totaly loved it! I used the same ingredients as you, although I had one issue... after a couple of weeks (3-4) my gel separated, and when I pumped the bottle it just came out liquid but just on the bottom, cause when I opened the pump bottle the top was still a gel. After it happened I tried making it again and it separated again on the bottom after some weeks. Do you have any idea what could've happened? And maybe how to prevent whis? Thank u so much for all your wonderful formulations! Greetings from Chile

[@EspadasYCopas]

Im chilean too.marie answer fast in her blog.i do not use solid surfactants so i cant help you.

[@3PairDesigns]

You're a rock star! Can hardly wait to try this, thank you so much!! 👍😀

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks so much! :D

[@lesg1721]

Hi Marie, I’m so grateful to find you, love your channel. What is the shelf life of this cleanser? Thanks ♥️

[@MyGreenNest]

I love your videos because you explain everything

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much! I do try :D

[@spysquid]

Perhaps you should try utilizing a hot plate in the situations where you need to be over heat? I don't know if the steam is an issue.. I wish I had all the ingredients to make this, I would love to try it! I was about to ask if it was ok if it stayed together more than a night & it's funny that you ended up leaving it a week like I would probably end up doing lol

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I have one... I just left it at the venue of the last workshop I taught LOL. Steam definitely is an issue, but as long as I keep the heat reasonably low it seems to be fine.

[@celestewu5810]

I love your videos!! Could you help explain a bit on the reason why you are using both SCI and Amphosol CG? As far as I understand, one should be enough to go? Or is it beacuse they have different charateristics so that you use both?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

The SCI is the primary surfactant (it's anionic), while the Amphosol CG is secondary (it's amphoteric). You could use SCI on its own, but it's nicer/milder with Amphosol CG, plus it's not at all inclined to dissolve in water on its own (I once left some in a jar with water for 8 months and it never dissolved!) so the end product would likely be lumpy. This blog has an even better, more detailed explanation: itsallinmyhands.com/2013/04/20/how-to-formulate-a-detergent/.

[@celestewu5810]

I found that you use SCS/Amphosol in your "Pumpkin Spice Foaming Hand Wash" recipe. If I want to use SCS to make facial cleanser in stead of hand wash, should I use 6g SCS/14g Amphosol CG (the ratio in this video) or 10g SCS/15g Amphosol CG (the ratio in the recipe of hand wash)? Btw I receive my cupuacu butter this week. I fall in love with this butter immediately and order another 500 g today!!!! Thank you soooooo much!!!!!!!

[@beerose4309]

Wow this looks incredible! I'd love to make my own cleanser as I've been using soap but get that tight desert dryness feeling afterwards... chemistry has never been my thing, where would you suggest learning more about the ingredients and techniques?

[@cynnaratregarth2009]

beerosed Marie's site is great. Point of Interest is another fabulous resource.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Cyn is 100% right-Susan's site is da bomb ;)

[@beerose4309]

Thank you! Time to get reading.

[@sensimania]

So we can add the aloe vera powder (x200 concentrate) straight into the heat phase mixture? I didn't know that! I thought we had to "make" the aloe vera juice first

[@holzlastname1976]

Thanks for creating these videos I'm learning so much

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching !:)

[@Skylightatdusk]

Do the Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) and Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CG) remove makeup and excess oil, even for someone with oily and acne-prone skin?

[@D3adWednesday]

PLEASE stop making such awesome things!! 😂 I cannot fit any more ingredients into my cabinet, but dang it I want to make this! :) Thank you for sharing!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

😝

[@brainacademyro]

Sounds great, I would try this recipe pretty soon. How long do you think the cleanser can be used after it's made?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/long-will-______-last-shelf-life/ :)

[@brainacademyro]

Thank you! :)

[@char2261]

Things looks wonderful and I would like to make this very soon. My ONLY question is: Can ANYTHING else be used instead of Honeyquat and not compromise final product? (I just can NOT stand the smell of it)

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

For this you could just replace it with water, it's not make-or-break in this product :) Also! I was at Windy Point yesterday and noticed they have two different colours of honeyquat (a new batch and an older batch) and I couldn't BELIEVE how much better the paler/newer batch smelled. So, there is hope!

[@nhungtrinh8296]

Thanks so very much for this wonderful recipe! Would love to try making this. And can I use aloe vera juice instead of the powder and if yes, what percentage of aloe vera juice should I incorporate? Thanks so much again for your great work as always!

[@nhungtrinh8296]

Well, I got the anwser. Sorry for not fully looked at the description of ingredient you mentioned. I understand 1g of powder will be equivalent to 200ml of juice. Just another question and I hope you could lighten me up with. I want to add niacinamide in the formulation, will it be ok to start at 4% niacinamide to replace some part of water?

[@EspadasYCopas]

I think is a waste using it in a washable product.

[@EspadasYCopas]

Good tip of the xantham gum!

[@dcjewel1168]

Hi love your videos, am learning so much? Just wondering where did you get the tiny measuring spoons from? I can’t seem to find them anywhere...

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I've got lots of info on them & links here: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/lets-talk-mini-measuring-spoons/ :)

[@renjunvinated]

Will this still make a good cleanser if I use the surfactants, glycerin, water, aloe vera, liquid silk, liquid crothix (to thicken), and preservative? I love your channel + blog!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I'm confused-will this work as a cleanser (which is what it is) if you use all of the necessary ingredients? Definitely! That's the point, haha ;P Read more here: www.humblebeeandme.com/gentle-chamomile-facial-cleanser/.

[@renjunvinated]

Ah thanks! It's just your recipe has a lot of additives, and as a newbie, I wanted to start with the bare bones! Thanks for your reply!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No worries! Always check the blog posts, too-I can include a lot more info there 'cause if I have a thought I can add it whenever, unlike videos :)

[@Skylightatdusk]

Can polysorbate 80 substitute Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI) and Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Amphosol CG) ... or would the product simply become a thin cream? Would it still need a surfactant (like (CG)?

[@kkgemini86]

Is the protein necessary for this cleanser or is it for exfoliation purposes only? And can I use aloe vera gel instead of aloe concentrate?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You can leave out the protein; it isn't for exfoliation (it dissolves completely)-it's for hydration and film forming to help keep your skin soft and happy. Re aloe: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/aloe-vera-juice-aloe-vera-gel-thing/.

[@ggirl1514]

This looks amazing! Thank you! I have the Amphosol CG but not the other surfactant. What does sodium cocoyl isethionate add to the mix?

[@cynnaratregarth2009]

G girl SCI is a main surfactant with great foaming action. Check out Point of Interest blog for more info.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Cyn is right! You really won't get much foaming/lather without the SCI.

[@anupamavadatti8992]

Can i use panthenol liquid in this receipe..if yes..watz the measurement in gms...pls help

[@LeahHerbas]

Can I use aloe vera gel in place of the powder? I didn't find what I was looking for on the blog

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Did you read the encyclopedia entry for aloe? It discusses the differences between powder, juice, and gel :) www.humblebeeandme.com/project/aloe-vera/

[@utymarin]

Marie, i will like to make this cleanser but i dont have the SCI, i only have the Coca Betaine. What else can i use instead? Does it have to be a powder surfactant? Or it can be liquid?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

With that many changes you are pretty much re-developing the recipe. You will end up with something that lathers, but it will have a different feel than the original, and may not be as gentle.

[@AlmostToxic135]

I was wondering before you add the thickener could you possibly use it as a foaming cleanser with one of those foaming soap heads?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Yup, definitely!

[@titepollyndouglas946]

Hi, do you have a recipe for turning aleovera powder 200x concentrate to aloe vera gel?

[@rebeccafionacornel6558]

Hi! I want to know if there is some face scrub that is not only gentle but also effective and doesn't cause any break outs on the face.......and which exfoliators are gentle for the skin

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

If you need a gentle exfoliant I'd look at a chemical one-BHAs and AHAs are wonderful, and have done great things for my skin! The Ordinary has some wonderful ones for very good prices :)

[@rebeccafionacornel6558]

Thank you for that tip........

[@nurulisnain8086]

Hi marie.. can i replace the xanthan gum with sepimax ZEN? Can i use the same substitution like xanthan gum?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

These days I'd use Crothix liquid instead of either-look it up in the Humblebee & Me DIY Encyclopedia (www.humblebeeandme.com/diy-encyclopedia/) to learn more. Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6 (Sepimax ZEN) MIGHT work. Try it!

[@sweetytyagi4962]

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is gud for dry skin

[@Najma-n1]

Fantastic stuff! Thanks so much!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you!

[@arielmuhammad]

Can I replace Cocamidopropyl Betaine with Capryl glucoside to dilute Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate ?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't recommend it-give this a read: www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/how-can-i-substitute-one-surfactant-for-another/. Happy making!

[@CRTRRTinGA]

Wonder if I could just replace the surfactants with some cream soap paste. Inquiring minds, ya know.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Eh... try it? Let me know?

[@sorrelmagpie3403]

also i have not had any luck so far finding an oil that doesnt break my face out. Ive tried all kinds. Maybe you know of one? Im just wanting to make a face cream but the shea butter is too heavy and every oil so far is too. I was thinking to try cucumber oil i saw for sale but never tried. any ideas?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Is there a chance you're suffering from fungal acne? simpleskincarescience.com/pityrosporum-folliculitis-treatment-malassezia-cure/. If every oil you try is breaking you out, that's the first thing that comes to mind.

[@nurinaqlh7525]

Hi..is cocamidopropyl betaine safe? cuz most of the people in internet says no..so im not sure😅😅😅

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

It's perfectly safe when used properly, just like water. www.humblebeeandme.com/faqs/_____________-ingredient-safe/

[@cynnaratregarth2009]

So....would Ultrez be cool here for use? 🤔 I am thinking Sepimax Zen even. 😊

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Hmm. I know Ultrez isn't great with lots of surfactants, but Sepimax might be. I just got mine in the mail yesterday!

[@swarnimeme3665]

Please tell how much amount of product you made??

[@gingerrogers2983]

Hi sweetie my name is Ak I enjoy all your videos they have helped me so much . Thank you sweetie

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennyinthewoods7887]

For the aloe concentrate, I have a liquid from "Soap Expressions", and the directions only say to add 1-2 drops per ounce. Do you have any suggestions on how to calculate that into this recipe?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Wow, that's not very useful from them at all. I'd contact them and request more specific information about how concentrated it is.

[@jennyinthewoods7887]

Humblebee & Me - Lol I agree!

[@bellacatta3079]

Where would one purchase the ingredients required to make this?

[@theskinjawn]

IS allantonin necessary for this recipe?

[@alexandrareynolds509]

Can you use SLSA instead of the SCI in this cleanser?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

You technically could, but I specifically chose SCI for a facial cleanser as it's gentler than SLSa.

[@adrijanacenipoka4506]

Can this be listed as green kosmetic, Natural cosmetic or no?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I don't really care if it is natural; it's safe! "Natural" really doesn't mean anything concrete, so it's up to you to decide if it meets your definition.

[@liesumitro]

I think u could cut some processing time and there are some ingredients u could mix together instead separated. By the looks of final product, its too thick for a face wash. Better using % each ingredients for better result, it isn't a baking formula.

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

...? Nothing separated, the thickness is very much a personal preference and is easily adjusted, and if you convert the "g" to a % you'll see that it was developed in percentages.

[@jennyinthewoods7887]

Can I replace the Amphosol CG with "foaming silk" (it's a liquid)??

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

No-amphosol CG is amphoteric, foaming silk (Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk Protein) is anionic. You can learn more about why and how those are different here (itsallinmyhands.com/2013/04/20/how-to-formulate-a-detergent/) and here (theacidqueenblog.com/2016/01/27/ingredient-spotlight-surfactants/) :)

[@jennyinthewoods7887]

Humblebee & Me - Ok. I think I'll just order some Amphosol CG. Is that Cocamidopropyl Betaine? And I've been wanting to purchase some Crothix, but I can't seem to find it online. Do you know the INCI? Which company do you recommend ordering from? Thank you for your help! P.S. Your videos are the absolute best!

[@zhpottery]

Has anyone you have come across mentioned the aloe vera (gel) to dry on the skin and leave a sticky or tacky film?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

It definitely can, but any aloe vera gel is going to be a commercial product, so it's impossible to say what that would be from. It's not the aloe, since aloe juice is pretty much indistinguishable from water, but it could be a gelling agent.

[@myvive8866]

what preservative did you use?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Liquid germall plus-it's in the description box!

[@sorrelmagpie3403]

do you make it to sell?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

I've got a small store here: www.humblebeebeauty.com :)

[@annetteasbury7415]

I love your personality soooo much, but you do ramble a bit. 😜❤

[@amywilde1844]

Its a great video but I wish you would get to the making faster. No hate

[@cynnaratregarth2009]

I need to make this. Sigh. I get surfactants and do I get these-- no. Curse you, evil woman who encourages my shopping like my Twin! Lol

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Muahahahahahha. I don't even need a twin to make my shopping list bloat like mad LOL. So I share the pain... :P At least I tell you guys when things stink and aren't worth buying!

[@mayar1555]

Why are you using alot of ingredients that's defficult to find?

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

For the same reason one would when making Indian food; those are the ingredients used by professionals when making a product like this. I wouldn't try to make a restaurant quality Indian dish using only turmeric, and I wouldn't try to make a professional grade face wash using only baking soda.

[@michelleford9951]

This looks like to much work for such a small amount of facial cleanser

[@CRTRRTinGA]

It's probably not if you just start with bigger beakers, double the batch size, and use an immersion blender. The only thing really time consuming would be waiting for the SCI to dissolve.

[@ggirl1514]

Work? It looks like good old chemistry fun to me. The work is in the video editing, writing up of the recipe and all...of...those...links. For FREE! Thanks Marie!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Well... how much time do you spend making dinner, on average? An hour? 40 minutes? 'Cause that's about how much time you'd spend making this... but it'll last WAY longer than one meal!

[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thanks, G girl! :D

[@thazinha30]

the rewards of using something u made is worth "all the work"! specially when you can share that with other people. priceless!