DIY Natural SHOWER GEL Recipe - Thick and Moisturizing

[@emmateixeira2933]

This is the thickest body wash recipe I've tried. Thanks. It actually works!

[@jnoshields]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I just combined this method with a recipe I found for creamy body wash (incorporating shea butter and a fast absorbing oil) and it came out so rich and exactly the texture I’ve been hoping to duplicate!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Oh wow, that sounds awesome! I love Shea Butter.

[@shanicepeters8056]

Hi there, I was wondering if you could share more detail about how much shea butter and the type/amount of oil you added to this recipe? :) thanks!

[@ebmhen]

Can you send or post that recipe? I'd like to try it.

[@EauSoFraiche]

How do you stop the formula from separating from the honey? When I make this the honey sets at the bottom

[@Canadianforestfairy]

Do you have to wait until the salt water is cold to add the cost or so? Mine didn’t turn into a gel

[@avaelizabeth4808]

I cannot believe this works! Also the faint scent of the castle soap is undetectable .) I used all peppermint

[@teri8991]

Your natural recipe is the only recipe I found that has a really nice thick body wash consistency that I like and that Baby EO sounds amazing. Thank you. By the way, you look 30 years old! You look great. It’s what natural products do. 😊

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hey guys! I see you're enjoying this shower gel recipe. Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm going to leave the time stamps for you, for those who just want to jump straight to the recipe. If you want more info on the why behind making your own products, you can watch that, too! 0:20 - All about my book, Detox Your Home 0:33 - Intro to the shower gel ingredients 1:19 - Description of the ingredients - Salt and Castile Soap 1:40 - Description of which essential oils to use - ones for those who shower in the morning, evening, feminine scents and manly scents 3:08 - Description of moisturizing ingredients and why I picked them - honey, aloe vera or oils 4:42 - Showing the pretty mason jar bottle and printable labels 5:12 - Closeup tutorial - making the shower gel recipe 8:43 - Closing

[@lucky0n3]

Hi! Soap is soap, right? I'm wondering if this is fine as a liquid hand soap?? I'm looking for a liquid hand soap recipe that is thick and mimics the gel hand soaps. Thank you!!

[@wellhello4882]

Thank you for sharing. I love simple, limited ingredient recipes. I almost always use honey in my body washes. I love it! It has helped my skin tremendously. Depending on if it's winter or summer I use coconut oil and fractionated coconut oil, as well.

[@jerushacarlson]

Careful with ylang ylang! It DOES cause headaches in some people. So, if you start getting headaches after using it, stop and use a different floral! That said, it’s also excellent for hormone balance and as an aphrodisiac… a very strong one!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Yeah true - it does have a strong scent!

[@happyme9010]

And the opposite of an aphrodisiac for the people with the headaches! 😂

[@marygarza4020]

My water was boiling then used fine salt you recommended and it still didn’t dissolve and didn’t thicken. I still love.

[@natalieguyler8521]

Hi. Thank you so much for such wonderful recipe. Could you please tell how long is the shelf life of this gel?

[@teardrop1955]

You made this the other day and it came out extremely thick actually it was too thick to use. So I just experimented add extra Castile soap and vegetable glycerin then use my whipping blade to whip some air into it I loved the way it came out.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

That was smart! Yeah these DIY recipes don’t always work the same for each person. I’m thinking it may have something to do with hard and soft, but I’m not sure.

[@nyasiia433]

Did it stay clear after whipping it?

[@ashleywood1672]

I would absolutely use honey in my shower gel. This is super easy. I love this

[@nessamarie003]

I just finished a diy body gel I made using a different recipe. It was nice, but I’m looking for a different scent and more lather. I can’t wait to try this one!

[@kimpatterson7171]

Thank you for sharing mine did not work with table salt it would not dissolve it boiling hot water, which I thought was very weird. So I tried sea salt which worked much better. It started clumping after adding the Castile soap, so I used mixer. It was a little more watery than I thought but soaped up really well in the shower.

[@msmadeehah7]

Dear Sara, Can you please let me know whether I can use melted glycerin soap with double boiler method instead of castile soap? 2. Can fresh aloe Vera water be used? 3. What is its shelf life without putting in fridge?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi! I’m honestly not sure about the glycerin - you could make a small batch to see? Fresh aloe Vera water I think would be fine. The shelf life is about 1-2 months.

[@msmadeehah7]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife Thanks dear for your quick and honest response.

[@christinajackson3313]

This looks PHENOMENAL! Can't wait to try it!

[@Tojoland]

Thanks for the information.Very quick and easy. Love it.

[@Janay-hf1px]

Can’t wait to try this recipe! I’m just now discovering Castile soap and all its uses! I was wondering how long this is good for sitting in the shower? I made a honey scrub before and realized after about a week it would get a different consistency so started making smaller batches. I was also wondering if it stays emulsified or tends to separate? I used to make hand soap and it would always separate from the water I could never get it to stay bonded. Thank you!

[@joannarivas6992]

Love your recipes! I’m fairly new in making my own products,but would like to know if it’s necessary to use some type of preservative in this recipe? Thank you much .

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Joanna! If you want to add some rubbing alcohol to it you could. Also natural preservatives are sold on Amazon if you'd like to try those. But I've not had it go bad, even after a month or so.

[@theycallmekurn]

Since water and oil don't mix, you should use a preservative even though honey is a preservative on its own but not when mixed with many other ingredients. There are many natural preservatives that you can use (optiphen for example) because it can mold.

[@whatgoesaroundcomesaround920]

I am allergic to detergents in all forms, so this was very usef ul. I would use h oney to moisturize and probably add a small amoun t

[@mahnoorsw0rld482]

*InfOrmative VideOW...* 👌👌👌

[@ashabee2178]

Hello, I used the recipe exactly like in the video except, Your printed recipe called for a carrier oil- I used sweet almond. I tried it on my hands and they are very DRY. Did I do something wrong? Should I add something because I am AA (dark)? Maybe the aloe vera?

[@SeanMcDonnell33]

Exactly what I was searching for thank you so much! Also, in the video you mentioned you would put links to some pre-made all natural soaps from amazon in the video description but I can't seem to find them, would love to know if there are still any body washes on amazon you would recommend.

[@WinnieK.G]

Thanks for the tips. I'll be adding honey as the moisturiser

[@adyb78]

Hi There. Thank you for this lovely recipe. Are you able to use Aloe Vera Gel instead of the liquid form?

[@jenniferbassett3001]

Hi Sara 😊 Hello from Oregon! I'm excited to get your book AND make this shower gel! I already have the Castile soap, essential oil and yes, I will definitely use the honey in this recipe 👍🍯 I'm brand new to your channel so I just wanted to thank you for this recipe and wish you well 😊

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Jennifer! So glad to have you here! Best of luck making your shower gel - lemme know if you need any help!

[@PrettyinPink9789]

Can you use vegetable glycerin? I've tried this recipe numerous times and it remains liquidy. I'm trying to get like a shampoo consistency but it's too watered down Edit* I've tried many different recipes. Not sure what I'm doing wrong

[@VeronikaCheb]

The secret is in the salt, let the water and salt to sit for like 5 minutes before you put the Castile soap, it makes huge difference, and yes, you may use vegetable glycerin

[@allisiachristie1179]

This is by far the best body was I’ve ever made. It soaps up perfectly and I did the flowery scents and it smells amazing. Thank for sharing. I subscribed and am looking forward to more great DIY products.

[@terrybrowne5726]

Thank You , I Plan On Making The Lavender & Honey Blend. 😄👌

[@aazaad2479]

Awesome recipie... thanks a bunch for sharing! ❤

[@i.am.the.fairy.witch.]

Definitly going to try this! And subscribed for more great natural tips!

[@d.i.f.y191]

Thank you so much! I was looking for a recipe to help me out, and girl, you got it down to the T! I love it

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Awesome! Hope it works well for you!

[@rosaliesolanonunez9294]

Hi good day to you.. I hope you'll be able to read this.. I just want to ask if its OK for people suffering from Atopic Dermatitis??? Thank you.. Watching your vlog from the Beautiful Tropical country of the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@deannacarlsen1075]

This is a awesome recipe thank you for sharing!

[@CookwithGaurangi]

Hi. Thank you for such a great recipe. May I know how long can this be used? I want to gift it to my sister. Can she store it for few months?

[@disneyreisermomdisneyreise9240]

Just made this AND used it!!! It was perfect!

[@susylopez9308]

I tried it twice and it clumped on me but I used epson salt. I didn’t want to use table salt but that might be necessary. Did you use table salt?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Nice! Thanks so much for reporting back to let us know!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

@@susylopez9308 Hi! When I tried using Kosher Salt the first time I made this it clumped up like crazy. But when I used table salt it came out perfect. So yes, the type of salt makes a big difference in my experience. You might be able to just add some water back to your recipe and shake it up to make it work again.

[@susylopez9308]

@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife No. I tried adding water, table salt but it turned into a lard consistency. I ended up whipping it up and using it as a whipped soap Lol. I didn’t want to waste product. would love to add epsom salt, i need to find a way. I did make it with table salt and it came out perfect. Take salt is definitely the right ingredient.

[@virginiaschott4482]

Great for 1st timers, but I have several issues with it, 1st Glass in the Bathroom not a great idea. 2nd there is water in the recipe, if your not going to use it with 6wks, then you need a preservative or it's going to go moldy. Get yourself some Optiphen+ and add it to this recipe.

[@solshine972]

Could you just add the salt directly to the castile soap instead of using water? Would that work and eliminate the need for a preservative?

[@virginiaschott4482]

@solshine972 make a small batch and use it quickly. Other wise use a preservative.

[@bakerbwoy123]

​@@virginiaschott4482Salt and honey act as preservatives. The ancient Egyptians used these two ingredients in their mummification recipes. Some essential oils like lavendar, citrus oils, tea tree oil etc have antimicrobial properties.

[@kycsings]

Is the water in your recipe plain tap water or distilled. Also, would I add Leucidal liquid sf or vitamin E oil for preservative? Enjoyed your video...thanks so much!

[@thehollands-g6e]

Thank you so much for this awesome recipe. I followed it precisely (twice) and my liquid didn't turn to gel :( not sure why? still love the recipe :)

[@heatherl5464]

Thank you so much. My body wash kept turning out runny. I didn’t use salt! Who knew. Thanks again Sara. 😉

[@sangitapatel2196]

I only used on my hands to try out on my skin and felt some residue and very dry skin, I didn't have aloe vera, but added a tsp olive oil. What do you think caused it? FYI - Our water supply is on harder side.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Sangita! Hmm, Castile Soap can feel drying to some people and it is based in olive oil so it can leave an oily residue, but that part is good for your skin.

[@amandacompton1410]

Could be the hard water to I have hard water and I have had issues with Castile soap because of it

[@ebmhen]

I made the shower gel for the first time. It was a little thin, and instead of waiting for it to thicken up on its own, I added more of the soap. I put it in a bottle. Unfortunately, a few hours later, it was way too thick. Can you tell me how (if possible) I can make the shower gel thinner. Your directions were great by the way.

[@MyRose911]

I would dilute with water :)

[@ebmhen]

@@MyRose911 Thanks a bunch!

[@AraAbsher]

PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I DID WRONG!!! 😢 I made this recipe (for an 8oz bottle) and it’s very cleansing, I just used it and my body feels squeaky clean. I actually used it on my hair too. The body gel thickened and turned solid. I nearly put a hole in my plastic bottle trying to squeeze out the body wash. 😢 where did I go wrong? Please help because I want to use this recipe!!!

[@ToriiMorgan]

I didn't get the same results. I used pink Himalayan sea salt, organic, raw & unfiltered neem honey. Pure therapeutic grade lavender oil. Water was boiling, added salt then castile soap. It didn't thicken. What went wrong? Pink salt? Neem honey?

[@lorettamccllinton740]

Thank you! Yes! I’ll be trying and using them all!

[@leticianacino7576]

What a learning.Thank you so much.

[@bethphilip3419]

Thank you :) Could you just use castile soap on its own?

[@myrnafisher9143]

I couldn’t resist giving this another try using table salt (which I guess is “fine” salt) and I’m delighted to report that it worked. Thanks again for getting back to me. 😀

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Oh good! It hasn’t worked for me, but I’m glad it did for you!

[@lexordfx]

​@@MyMerryMessyGermanLife I tried making shower gel it was thick for the first day and it became watery(liquid). please what is the cause?

[@yukikanegawa7470]

​@@lexordfx maybe it wasn't fully dissolved and after it dissolved it became watery

[@bebianodasilva3523]

​@@yukikanegawa7470 nope, I've had the same issue. And you should too. No stabilizer and the thing just separates and becomes useless after a few days.

[@Chris89898]

I've been using the castile soap directly on my skin lol. This recipe looks so easy to make can I dialute himalayan salt in the water instead

[@jillofalltrades9838]

Hey, I just followed your recipe and made this shower gel . I did not have the aloe vera but I did add the honey. I live in India and I had got the lemon essential oil from online. Even after adding 8 ml to this , it smells of caustic soda, not of lemon🍋.can you please suggest something to make it smell more lemony? What about adding natural citric acid or lemon zest?

[@francesccaromana6594]

Thank you for this. But do we need natural preservatives too?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Yeah you could add them to make it last longer. Essential oils are supposed to act as a natural preservative, but I’ve never tested it to make sure.

[@marianamunoz6075]

Hi & thank you for this video!!! I will definitely make it with the honey. I was looking for a DIY for an exfoliating hemp eucalyptus gel when your video popped up so… could this be made with thicker salt for exfoliating? & just add hemp seeds? Or is salt too rough? Thank you!!!

[@arunagina9416]

Wonderful video...👍👍👍 Can i add turmeric or other herbs in this shower gel... Kindly reply

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Sure! I've not ever added turmeric to my beauty recipes - it'll likely color your shower or bath yellow and might be hard to clean. I would use dried rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, chamomile, rose - something like those!

[@m2002742]

I was wondering if you have tried this recipe using other types of salt? Like pink Himalayan salt. I did try the recipe using pink Himalayan salt and it didn't thicken like a gel. My salt was fine and fully dissolved. I'll give it another try using the same salt you shared. Just wanted to see if you happened to test the recipe with other salts.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hi Miranda! Yes, the type of salt does matter. The only two that have worked for this recipe for me are table salt, fine sea salt and kosher salt.

[@andrewodonnell7126]

Mine didn’t thiken up so well any thoughts. Boiling water first then salt then Castile soap. Is there something I can add after to fix thanks for video 😁

[@krisztinab.4958]

Thank you for sharing! Very informative, thorough video. All set up here. I'm just going to make it. Xx 🦋

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

That's great! Hope it turns out well!

[@jessicagleason3209]

Could you add colorants to this recipe ? Like Micas or wet colorants

[@kajbathandbodyllc4318]

Hi, a mica would settle to the bottom of the container. Use a liquid colorant. 👍

[@dineshbhardwaj195]

🎉 great work thanks ❤

[@LanceEdwardLeichtle]

What would you recommend for dandruff?

[@courtneyjohns6350]

Does using an exfoliant along with Castile soap guarantee a really good lather in your shower gel or body wash??

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

No an exfoliant won’t add lather. 😄

[@TaneshaParchment-Roach]

What do I use to prevent yeast and or bacteria from growing in the body wash? Would the honey do that?

[@maruska67]

Can I use fresh aloe vera?

[@emmanuelaemejuru7190]

I've been lioking for this type of video using castile soap and salt. I was wondering, does this not need any type of preservative? I'm just saying cause it's water based

[@shainabothra568]

Can I take a natural soap base n add Castile soap n other ingredients

[@hannahodom9349]

does it go bad, eventully, if so how long does it last (without using the honey)?

[@OgbondaHeritage]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@mtblondie0036]

Can u use unscented castile soap..and add ur own fragrance or essential oils i went to order on amazon and i see mostly scented and im worried if i got a scented it would affect my scent..i see you used lavender..so does it matter wht scent yoy get..i was wondering wjy not just get unscented..cuz if i got lavender i worry it wont go with very many essential oils i want to use..this part confuses me im a newbie to making my own soaps and body wash

[@chikushukla6064]

Ma'am please tell me its shelf life... Do we need to put any preservatives?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Yeah the shelf life is about one month, so use a preservative if you want it to last longer. 😀

[@Mamabambina]

I made this body wash, and it was INCREDIBLE. Albeit, I used my own scent 🙃

[@skb2154]

Hi do you find that your liquid soap and liquid shampoo recipes separate a lot because the oil and water do not mix. I have even tried blending some of the recipes but they still separate. Even using honey and aloe vera do not seem to help emulsify. Any thoughts or tips? Love your channel. Learning so much.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

I haven’t actually experienced that. Hmm do you happen to have hard water? Or is your house more on the chillier side?

[@skb2154]

Strange, I use distilled water. Home temp around 69 degrees.

[@teressafandesi5522]

What is the shelf life of the product.. Looks nice and simple

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

About one month, I'd say.

[@theblackandwhitehack4446]

Hi there, I am wondering why has my shower gel gone white and very thick ? (Consistency of thick whipped cream) Claire x

[@akilarangarajan6498]

Hi, I tried making this but mine turned out a bit too thick. I added 2 tbsp of honey as the recipe says below the video. I rewatched the video to see how yours turned out and you added 2 tsp of honey. That's probably my mistake now. Please tell me which measurement is correct. Also, please let me know how to thin it out so it can come out of my dispenser. Also, can I use an immersion blender to mix it all together? Have you tried it? Just curious. Thank you very much!

[@TropicalJewels777]

I’m sure extra warm water would loosen it up

[@marylindeleon6618]

I try this recipe and it came out really really thick and white , is that a good thing or no ?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Yes, that is right! If it's too thick, add more water and shake until it becomes the consistency you like.

[@tonyamcintyre8231]

How long will the body wash last since it have no preservatives ??

[@arbatt5438]

It has water and oil, I wouldn’t use it longer than a couple weeks. Made the same mistake with my first DIY soap.

[@WalkTheAncientPaths]

Great job 👏, I’ll definitely try it

[@DoseOfBaani]

Your hair is so thick and pretty. Do you make your own shampoo?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Thank you! To be honest, it’s totally genetics that it’s thick. My dad and grandmother have gorgeous, thick curly hair. I do have a video on how I take care of my curls here on the channel - keeping my curls beautiful is not genetics - it’s knowing a lot about curly hair and using products made for curls.

[@joelpocalips]

Hello. Would any salt be good to use? I have sea salt, and the granules are a but bigger that mortons

[@aliceuriarte4478]

Love your recipe thank you

[@sportsaxe1222]

It’s too much foamy in the bottle. Any idea how to overcome that ?

[@sanayachhetri2133]

Simply wondering love it 😊😍

[@rainbowunicornprincessandt7796]

I use glycerin and essential oil to make liquid soap. Can I use salt and how much? I usually do a pint of water.

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hmmm I’m not really sure. It would be an experiment! I’d make a very small batch and test it out.

[@znvnqcs]

Hi thank you for all the recipe and couple things happen one I added a lot of YL E oils but some how the smell is not still good and as soon as I added the soap to the hot water it got solid and a bad smell I don’t know if Castile soap should not be added to boiling water maybe?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Oh dear! I'm sorry it did that. Yes, maybe it's the reaction between the hot water and the Castile Soap.

[@sacredfantasy8732]

Hii, I’m fairly new at this. & was wondering if I can add like a color to this recipe?

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

I’m not sure…I do know that if you add food coloring it can tint your skin and discolor the shower or bath.

[@monicasalvarez]

How does it lather?

[@ashwinisurase6075]

Great ma'am .I love your teaching

[@ironman20150]

young living oils are the BEST

[@angelado6143]

Do I need to use a preservative?

[@kathleenjarvis622]

nice job. will try

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

lemme know how it goes for you!

[@menna.el-mahdy]

What is the Honey replacement for oily skin?

[@O_c_o_c]

How long does this recipe last?

[@nusratakhi774]

Is this normal table salt?

[@TheRabianaz33]

Whats the shelf life of this body wash?

[@maruska67]

what about glycerin?

[@MaryMcClaskey]

Where are the links?

[@amethystlegree4806]

This was a great one! Thanks!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by. :)

[@marieclark7019]

I would use sweet almond and grapeseed oil, will try a smaller amount of honey lol

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

That's fine. That's the beauty of these recipes - make them however you want!

[@sharonrys8895]

Can you use distilled water

[@smitasrivastava817]

Can you make larger quantities for this recipe? And how long will it last and not get spoilt?

[@marianamunoz6075]

I would imagine that if you use the aloe Vera instead of honey, you can double or triple recipe and it would last long

[@marieclark7019]

Hi,could you tell me the shelf life for the shower gel tyvm

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

I'm not 100% sure as I haven't used a mold test on it - but I'd say 1-2 months.

[@djwolf1482]

Can you raw honey? We have a bee hive ,and we’re always looking for new ways to use it.