Tea Tree Body Wash Recipe with Lavender and Peppermint
This tea tree body wash is a fresh shower recipe made with unscented castile soap, aloe, glycerin, lavender, and peppermint. It has a clean herbal scent that suits post-garden, post-gym, or hot-weather showers. The formula is intentionally simple and rinse-off, making it a better place for a brighter tea tree aroma than a leave-on body product.
Benefits
- Refreshing tea tree aroma for a clean, fresh shower routine
- Gentle foaming base suitable for everyday body cleansing
- Includes aloe vera and glycerin to help keep skin feeling soft
- Beginner-friendly recipe made with simple body wash ingredients
- Small batch size, ideal for homemade natural body care
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unscented liquid castile soap (180 g)
- ¼ cup vegetable glycerin (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel or juice (30 g)
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- 8 drops lavender essential oil
- 4 drops peppermint essential oil
Unscented castile soap:
This gives the recipe a simple ready-made wash base without needing to make soap from scratch.
Vegetable glycerin:
Glycerin adds slip and helps the body wash feel less thin on the skin.
Aloe vera:
Aloe gives the formula a softer feel, especially when paired with castile soap.
Tea tree, lavender, and peppermint:
Tea tree smells clean and herbal, lavender rounds out the scent, and peppermint adds a cool fresh note.
Recommended Supplies
Gather clean tools before starting so the recipe comes together smoothly.
- Appropriate bottle, jar, tin, or mold for the recipe
- Small funnel or measuring spoon
- Mixing bowl if needed
- Label
Equipment
- Bottle, jar, tin, mold, or basin suited to the recipe
- Measuring spoons or cups
- Small funnel or spoon
- Label
Method
- Clean and dry your bottle, measuring jug, spoon, and funnel before you begin.
- Add the aloe vera gel, vegetable glycerin, and distilled water to a small measuring jug. Stir gently until the mixture looks smooth and evenly combined.
- Add the liquid castile soap or gentle unscented body wash base slowly. Stir with a spoon or spatula using slow movements to avoid creating too many bubbles.
- Add the tea tree essential oil and any other essential oils included in your recipe. Stir gently for 30–60 seconds so the oils are dispersed through the wash.
- If using vitamin E oil or a carrier oil, add it now and stir again until fully blended.
- Check the texture. If the body wash feels too thick, add a small amount of distilled water, 1 teaspoon at a time. If it feels too thin, leave it as a light body wash rather than adding too much thickener.
- Place a funnel into your bottle and slowly pour in the body wash. Leave a little space at the top so the bottle can be shaken before use.
- Cap the bottle and gently roll it between your hands to finish blending. Avoid hard shaking, as this can create excess foam.
- Label the bottle with the recipe name and date made.
- To use, shake gently before each shower. Apply a small amount to wet skin, lather with your hands or a washcloth, then rinse well.
How to Use
Use a small amount on a washcloth or hands, lather over the body, and rinse well. Avoid the face and intimate areas.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from heat, light, and humidity. Follow the shelf life listed for this recipe and discard if the scent, color, or texture changes.
Variations & Substitutions
Lavender Fresh Body Wash
- ¾ cup unscented liquid castile soap (180 g)
- ¼ cup vegetable glycerin (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel or juice (30 g)
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- 12 drops lavender essential oil
Eucalyptus Shower Body Wash
- ¾ cup unscented liquid castile soap (180 g)
- ¼ cup vegetable glycerin (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel or juice (30 g)
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- 8 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
Safety Considerations
- For external use only. Do not swallow tea tree essential oil or any finished recipe containing it.
- Perform a patch test before first use, especially if your skin is sensitive or reactive.
- Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, mucous membranes, and broken or inflamed skin.
- Keep away from children and pets, and store essential oils securely with the cap tightly closed.
- Consult a qualified professional before using essential oils if pregnant, breastfeeding, using on children, or managing a medical condition.
- Do not apply undiluted tea tree essential oil directly to the face, scalp, or body.
- Patch test topical recipes and fabric-test sprays before wider use.
- Use extra caution around pets, children, polished surfaces, and delicate fabrics.
Additional Notes
Keep tea tree recipes balanced. The goal is a fresh, useful blend, not the strongest possible essential oil scent.
This DIY recipe is for general home and personal care education only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
Tea Tree Body Wash Recipe with Lavender and Peppermint
This tea tree body wash is a fresh shower recipe made with unscented castile soap, aloe, glycerin, lavender, and peppermint. It has a clean herbal scent that suits post-garden, post-gym, or hot-weather showers. The formula is intentionally simple and rinse-off, making it a better place for a brighter tea tree aroma than a leave-on body product.
Benefits
- Refreshing tea tree aroma for a clean, fresh shower routine
- Gentle foaming base suitable for everyday body cleansing
- Includes aloe vera and glycerin to help keep skin feeling soft
- Beginner-friendly recipe made with simple body wash ingredients
- Small batch size, ideal for homemade natural body care
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unscented liquid castile soap (180 g)
- ¼ cup vegetable glycerin (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel or juice (30 g)
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- 8 drops lavender essential oil
- 4 drops peppermint essential oil
Unscented castile soap:
This gives the recipe a simple ready-made wash base without needing to make soap from scratch.
Vegetable glycerin:
Glycerin adds slip and helps the body wash feel less thin on the skin.
Aloe vera:
Aloe gives the formula a softer feel, especially when paired with castile soap.
Tea tree, lavender, and peppermint:
Tea tree smells clean and herbal, lavender rounds out the scent, and peppermint adds a cool fresh note.
Equipment
- Bottle, jar, tin, mold, or basin suited to the recipe
- Measuring spoons or cups
- Small funnel or spoon
- Label
Method
- Clean and dry your bottle, measuring jug, spoon, and funnel before you begin.
- Add the aloe vera gel, vegetable glycerin, and distilled water to a small measuring jug. Stir gently until the mixture looks smooth and evenly combined.
- Add the liquid castile soap or gentle unscented body wash base slowly. Stir with a spoon or spatula using slow movements to avoid creating too many bubbles.
- Add the tea tree essential oil and any other essential oils included in your recipe. Stir gently for 30–60 seconds so the oils are dispersed through the wash.
- If using vitamin E oil or a carrier oil, add it now and stir again until fully blended.
- Check the texture. If the body wash feels too thick, add a small amount of distilled water, 1 teaspoon at a time. If it feels too thin, leave it as a light body wash rather than adding too much thickener.
- Place a funnel into your bottle and slowly pour in the body wash. Leave a little space at the top so the bottle can be shaken before use.
- Cap the bottle and gently roll it between your hands to finish blending. Avoid hard shaking, as this can create excess foam.
- Label the bottle with the recipe name and date made.
- To use, shake gently before each shower. Apply a small amount to wet skin, lather with your hands or a washcloth, then rinse well.
How to Use
Use a small amount on a washcloth or hands, lather over the body, and rinse well. Avoid the face and intimate areas.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from heat, light, and humidity. Follow the shelf life listed for this recipe and discard if the scent, color, or texture changes.
Variations & Substitutions
Lavender Fresh Body Wash
- ¾ cup unscented liquid castile soap (180 g)
- ¼ cup vegetable glycerin (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel or juice (30 g)
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- 12 drops lavender essential oil
Eucalyptus Shower Body Wash
- ¾ cup unscented liquid castile soap (180 g)
- ¼ cup vegetable glycerin (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel or juice (30 g)
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- 8 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 4 drops lavender essential oil
Safety Considerations
- For external use only. Do not swallow tea tree essential oil or any finished recipe containing it.
- Perform a patch test before first use, especially if your skin is sensitive or reactive.
- Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, mucous membranes, and broken or inflamed skin.
- Keep away from children and pets, and store essential oils securely with the cap tightly closed.
- Consult a qualified professional before using essential oils if pregnant, breastfeeding, using on children, or managing a medical condition.
- Do not apply undiluted tea tree essential oil directly to the face, scalp, or body.
- Patch test topical recipes and fabric-test sprays before wider use.
- Use extra caution around pets, children, polished surfaces, and delicate fabrics.
Additional Notes
Keep tea tree recipes balanced. The goal is a fresh, useful blend, not the strongest possible essential oil scent.
This DIY recipe is for general home and personal care education only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
Recommended Supplies
Gather clean tools before starting so the recipe comes together smoothly.
- Appropriate bottle, jar, tin, or mold for the recipe
- Small funnel or measuring spoon
- Mixing bowl if needed
- Label
No. This recipe is intended for the body and may be too strong for facial skin.
Glycerin improves the skin feel and helps the wash feel less stripping than castile soap alone.
Use as tolerated. If your skin feels dry, tight, itchy, or irritated, use it less often or switch to an unscented wash.
It is better not to. Peppermint can feel intense on the skin, especially in warm showers.
No. Castile soap body wash is usually thinner than commercial gels unless a thickener is added.
Yes, but keep the cap closed and avoid letting shower water enter the bottle.