Experience the gentle, hydrating power of Aleppo soap in your shower with this simple homemade natural shower gel recipe I've perfected over years of DIY skincare.
Commercial shower gels with their flashy ads promising endless energy? They grate on me. A truly effective one just needs to cleanse and moisturize—without the hefty price tag. That's why I make my own, saving money while using premium natural ingredients. Let me walk you through my reliable recipe.
Aleppo soap is my go-to bathroom staple. Its plant-based formula deeply hydrates, rivaling surgras soaps, and offers healing and antiseptic properties—perfect for acne, insect bites, and more.
This ensures your shower gel delivers gentle, moisturizing, hypoallergenic cleansing. I pair it with a touch of lavender essential oil for its soothing scent and calming effects.
Find Aleppo soap and lavender oil at organic stores, online, or select supermarkets. Opt for preservative-free versions with at least 20% laurel oil, like the excellent Karawan brand—as detailed in this article.
Here's my straightforward recipe:
- 200 g Aleppo soap
- 1 liter water
- 15 drops lavender essential oil
1. Grate the soap.
2. Gently heat it in a saucepan with the water.
3. Stir in the essential oil.
4. Let it cool completely.
That's it—your Aleppo soap shower gel is complete! Pour into a 1-liter pump bottle; it lasts months, just like store-bought versions.
Aleppo soap (16% laurel) runs about €10; lavender essential oil is €3 for 30 ml. Total for this batch? Around €8 per liter. Compare to €4 for 250 ml of premium commercial gel—I've done the math, and it's a no-brainer.
Plus, it's incredibly easy to whip up at home.
Gentlemen: Swap lavender for mint or tea tree essential oil, and you've got an excellent shaving foam. Give it a try and share your results!
Planning to make your own shower gel, or have you tried it before? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I can't wait to hear!
