Basic Body Wash Recipe

Get started making body wash with this simple recipe! This recipe uses Crafter's Choice Crystal Clear Shower Gel as the base, and is enhanced with a lovely lemongrass mint scent and light green color. Use this recipe as is or swap out the fragrance and color to fit your preference. If swapping out the fragrance, choose one without vanilla content and with an IFRA maximum of 1% or greater. For color, we recommend Stained Glass Liquid Colors. There are numerous fragrance and color combinations, and we have not tested all combinations. Be advised that some fragrances may not yield positive results.

(1) 16 oz Shower Gel - Crystal Clear

(1) 2 oz FO & EO Modifier

(1) 2 fl. oz Lemongrass Mint - EO & FO Blend 379

(1) 5 ml Stained Glass Forest Green Liquid Color

(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable

(1) 1 Piece Beaker - Natural Polypropylene

(2) 1 Bottle 08 oz Natural LDPE Boston Round Bottle - 24/410

(2) 1 Piece 24/410 Black Smooth Disc Top Cap

Recipe Ingredients:

• 16 oz. Shower Gel - Crystal Clear
• 0.60 oz. FO & EO Modifier
• 0.15 oz. Lemongrass Mint - EO & FO Blend 379
• 2-3 Drop(s) Stained Glass Forest Green Liquid Color

Equipment From Home:

• (1) Microwave
• (1) Microwave-Safe Measuring-Cup (16 oz.)
• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Spatula

Recipe Disclaimer:

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Directions:

NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron.

1. Empty contents of 16 oz. Crystal Clear Shower Gel into the microwave-safe measuring cup.
2. Microwave the shower gel for thirty seconds.
3. To the small beaker, add 0.15 oz. of Lemongrass Mint Fragrance Oil and 0.60 oz. of FO & EO Modifier. Mix and let sit for two minutes.  
4. Add the fragrance mixture into the warmed shower gel and stir.
5. Add 2-3 drops of Stained Glass Forest Green Liquid Color and stir with the spatula until the color is evenly distributed.
6. Fill each bottle with body wash. Allow the body wash to cool completely before applying tops.
7. Label product accordingly.

To Use: Lather onto wet skin and rinse with warm water.