Homemade Foaming Hand Soap For Spring

As the fresh blooms of spring arrive, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home with natural, toxin-free essentials—starting with your hand soap! Store-bought soaps often contain harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances that can dry out your skin, but making your own foaming hand soap for spring is a simple, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative.

One of my absolute favorite homemade products to make is hand soap. It is super easy to make, doesn’t take much time, and works great.

I’ve made homemade hand soap for fall and homemade Christmas hand soap. I also have a DIY Thieves hand soap recipe, but with spring right around the corner, I really wanted something a little florally and more appropriate for springtime.

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So, I’ve been playing around with my essential oils, trying to create the perfect spring-scented combinations. I’ve created a few that make me feel like spring is already here.

They smell so good! And they are completely toxin-free!!

In case you weren’t aware, most store-bought hand soap contains some pretty concerning ingredients.

Many contain chemicals and dyes that are known endocrine disruptors. Some ingredients can also cause immunotoxicity and neurotoxicity.

Ever since I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2018, I have been on a mission to eliminate the harmful toxins in my home, and my favorite store-bought hand soaps were one of the very first things to go.

I used to be obsessed with Bath & Body Works hand soaps and candles until I looked them up on the EWG website.

Their hand soaps have a pretty terrible rating. So I ended up switching to a so-called natural brand, only to discover that it had a pretty bad rating as well.

So, I started making my own, and I love it. It’s easy to make, toxin-free, and inexpensive. The best part is that I can create my own custom scents.

How to Make Homemade Foaming Hand Soap for Spring

To make your own homemade foaming hand soap for spring, you’ll need a foaming soap dispenser or bottle. I buy these foaming dispenser pumps on Amazon. They fit perfectly on to a 12-ounce mason jar.

You can also buy empty foaming soap dispenser bottles on Amazon. They’re a little bit more money. But remember, you’ll only need to buy them once, and you’ll be able to use them over and over again.

Whatever type of bottle you decide to use, make sure that it is made from glass or ceramic rather than plastic. Essential oils are very potent, and the chemicals in the plastic may begin to deteriorate and leach into the hand soap.

You will also need the following ingredients as well.

• Unscented Castile Soap 
• Glycerin
• Almond Oil
• Aloe Vera
• Distilled Water
• Essential Oils

Homemade Foaming Hand Soap for Spring Recipe

This hand soap recipe is a bit different from my usual ones. We have had an extra cold winter, and it has really taken a toll on my hands. So, I wanted this hand soap to be a bit more moisturizing.

So, this recipe includes a bit more glycerin, and I also added some aloe vera.

To make your own foaming hand soap for spring, simply add the following ingredients to a 12-ounce bottle or jar:

• 4 tablespoons of unscented castile soap
• 2 tablespoons of glycerin
• 1 tablespoon of almond oil
• 1 tablespoon of aloe vera
• essential oils (custom blends are below)
• Fill the rest of the way with distilled water

I’ve created three spring-inspired essential oil combinations below that you can choose from. Simply add the essential oil combo of your choosing to the recipe above.

Spring Dream

• 20 drops lemongrass
• 20 drops spearmint

In Bloom

• 20 drops geranium
• 20 drops ylang ylang

Spring Air

• 20 drops lavender
• 20 drops lemon

Once you’ve added all the ingredients and essential oils to the bottle, attach the lid and shake well.

This homemade foaming hand soap for spring smells so wonderful, and it not only leaves your hands clean but also soft and moisturized.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store This Homemade Foaming Hand Soap?

Heat can cause mold and bacteria to grow, so try to store this homemade hand soap in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

And the bottle should be made out of glass because pure essential oils are very potent, and plastic may begin to deteriorate and leach into the DIY foaming hand soap.

When Does This Homemade Foaming Hand Soap Expire?

Homemade products made with water that doesn’t contain a preservative don’t last very long. That is because bacteria and mold can grow quite quickly in water—even in distilled water.

So, since this homemade foaming hand soap is made with part water, its shelf life isn’t very long.

If you follow the directions above and make sure to store the homemade hand soap in a cool place away from direct sunlight, it should last around 30 days.

Can I Use Scented Castile Soap Instead of Unscented?

You can use scented castile soap instead of unscented, but I would only recommend using it if the scent is similar to the essential oils being used. Otherwise, the soap may not have a very pleasant scent.

Can I Use Tap Water Instead of Distilled Water?

It is best to use distilled water whenever possible. Distilled water does not contain bacteria; however, it can become contaminated with bacteria when exposed to the environment.

Tap water is not sterile and may contain bacteria, which may cause this homemade hand soap to go rancid very quickly.

Do I Have to Add Almond Oil?

The almond oil is optional, but it definitely helps keep your hands moisturized after washing. So, if you have some on hand, I recommend using it. You could also use fractionated coconut oil or jojoba oil instead.

Do I Have to Add Glycerin?

Glycerin is also optional, but I like to use it because it helps make the hand soap a bit more foamy and helps all the ingredients blend together better.

A Few More Tips

If the scent is too overpowering, you can reduce the amount of essential oil. If you feel it is not strong enough, you can add a few more drops.

Lastly, be sure to use only 100% pure essential oils. Some companies actually sell fake essential oils and claim that they are pure.

Not only do fake essential oils not work, but they can also be very dangerous to use. You can read this article—fake essential oil brands you should avoid—to learn which brands you should never buy and how to spot fake essential oils.

I use and highly recommend Plant Therapy,  Far & Wild, or Simply Earth essential oils. They all sell high-quality, 100% pure essential oils.

And the best part is their prices are amazing!

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I have been using them for years and can’t recommend them enough!

Final Thoughts

Making your own foaming hand soap is a simple yet effective way to bring a touch of spring into your home while keeping your hands clean, soft, and free from harsh chemicals.

With just a few natural ingredients and your favorite essential oils, you can create a personalized, eco-friendly soap that smells as fresh as the season itself.

By choosing homemade over store-bought, you’re not only reducing waste and saving money but also ensuring that your family enjoys a gentle, nourishing cleanse with every wash.

So go ahead—experiment with scents, get creative with your blends, and enjoy the refreshing benefits of homemade foaming hand soap this spring!

Let me know if you have any questions or comments about this homemade foaming hand soap for spring.

And if you can’t wait for spring, make sure to check out my favorite spring diffuser blends so your home can smell like spring all year long!

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