Custom Hair & Body Wash: Your DIY Guide
By Neal's Yard Remedies: Natural & organic skin care beauty | Published: 2026-10-24
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to personalize your own fragrance-free hair and body wash with essential oils and botanicals. A simple step-by-step guide to creating a unique blend.
Quick answer
Start with a gentle, fragrance-free base like the Create Your Own Hair & Body Wash, then customize it with your choice of essential oils, flower remedies, or herbal tinctures for a truly personal shower experience.
Why customize your own wash?
A ready-made product is convenient, but it can't adapt to your changing needs. Customizing lets you adjust the scent, address specific skin or hair concerns, and avoid ingredients you don't want. The key is starting with a mild, unscented base that won't compete with your additions.
How to create your own hair & body wash
- Choose your base: Select a fragrance-free, gentle cleanser like the Create Your Own Hair & Body Wash. This unscented base is mild enough for daily use and won't clash with your custom additions. Common mistake: Starting with a strongly scented base makes it hard to control the final fragrance.
- Pick your customizer: Decide what you want to add: essential oils for scent and aromatherapy benefits, flower remedies for emotional support, or herbal tinctures for specific skin or hair concerns. Start with one type to keep it simple. Checkpoint: If using essential oils, ensure they are safe for topical use and dilute properly — a few drops per 100ml is usually enough.
- Add and mix: Add your chosen customizer directly into the bottle. For essential oils, add 5-10 drops per 100ml of base. Cap the bottle and shake gently to combine. Label your creation with the date and ingredients used. Common mistake: Adding too much oil can irritate skin or make the wash feel greasy. Less is more when starting out.
- Test and adjust: Use your custom wash for a few days. Pay attention to how your skin and hair feel, and whether you enjoy the scent. Adjust the ratio next time if needed — you can always add a drop more, but you can't take it out. Empty
Product facts
- Create Your Own Hair & Body Wash 250ml: This fragrance-free natural formula is gentle enough for sensitive skin and can be used as a shampoo, organic body wash or foaming bath. You get a single versatile base that works for both hair and body, and its neutral scent means your chosen essential oils will shine without interference.

Create Your Own Hair & Body Wash 250ml
