Homemade Peppermint Foaming Hand Soap is so easy to make with just a few ingredients, and it's perfect for Christmas too!
Every year for as long as I can remember, I have made a bee line straight to Bath and Body Works as soon as the Christmas spirit hits me. They have those crazy foaming hand soaps that smell like Christmas and they are usually on some crazy kind of sale where you buy 3 and you get one free...then you get to the checkout and your bill is like $427 for 4 dang containers of foaming hand soap...and you buy them anyway because you just waited in line for eternity and you just can't leave the pepperminty hand soap there, right? WRONG! Folks, you can make your own and save that money! And just in case you are thinking that it won't be near as cute as theirs, I'm supplying you with some adorable Peppermint Hand Soap Labels so your soap can be cute too! Whoop!
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What You Will Need:
1 ½ Tablespoons of Castile Soap ( PURCHASE HERE )
10 Drops of Peppermint Essential Oil ( PURCHASE HERE )
Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser ( PURCHASE HERE )
Enough Water To Fill Soap Dispenser
Peppermint Hand Soap Labels ( PRINT HERE )
How To Make Peppermint Foaming Hand Soap:
Start by adding the Castile soap and peppermint essential oil to the foaming soap dispenser. Next, pour water into the foaming hand soap dispenser, stopping about an inch from the top. Replace soap dispenser lid and shake well.
Print my Peppermint Hand Soap Labels and apply to the front of your soap dispenser using a glue stick, tape or by cutting a piece of clear contact paper and placing it over the top...cute, right?
Now that you know how to make your own Peppermint Foaming Hand Soap, you can make it for yourself, all your bathrooms and kitchen, or even make some to give as gifts this holiday season! Also...change up the scent...if you don't love peppermint, just switch out the peppermint essential oil for a different scented essential oil like Orange, Lemon or whatever scent you love!
Jody says
Love, love the peppermint. I bought foaming soaps at Dollar Tree. Dump the soap in a container and stick under the sink. Refill containers with well now Peppermint. Gift to my sisters and friends. All that soap under the sink takes a yrear to reuse in my bathroom for the rest of the year. Win, win. Thanks.
Jessica says
That's a great idea! Thanks for the sweet words, Jody!
JANE says
Hi! Mine smells great but is very watery. Did I do something wrong?
Jessica says
You didn't, it just doesn't have a bunch of chemicals in it to thicken it. If you'd like it a bit thicker, you can add 1 tsp. of vegetable glycerin and shake well.
Elizabeth Ernst says
Heading out to the store right now to get ingredients! thanks so much for the instructions and the cute labels.
Jessica says
Of course...hope you enjoy them!
Penny Reeda says
Love this idea, Jess! I'm just wondering if you've had any trouble with the oil etching the plastic dispenser? I had that happen with an acrylic glass that I poured some water with essential oil into and let it sit all day. Maybe there's not enough oil in your recipe. Just wondering...
Jessica says
I haven't...probably because it isn't super concentrated. To be honest, I haven't had an issue with the oils causing damage to any of my plastic spray bottles either.
Penny Reed says
Thanks, Jess! I'm definitely trying this. I love all your homemade cleaning supplies! Keep it up!
Amber says
Citrus oils will do this, did you happen to use a citrus oil?
Valerie says
Would distilled water be a better choice than plain tap water?
Jessica says
It sure couldn't hurt!
Brenda says
Thank-you so much for this recipe. I have an empty foaming hand soap container and I just made some of your delightful peppermint foaming hand soap - I had all the ingredients just waiting for your inspiration. I just ordered your foaming dispensers and will make some of these for gifts in three fragrances (great offer on Amazon with these for Castile soap too!, although I have the same peppermint version of Dr. Bronner's that you show for now, maybe this other version would be good for the lemon or orange fragrances). Thanks for the lovely label too! Two recommendations: (1) Could you create a label template that we could modify if we want to make other fragrances like lemon, orange? Also (2) It would be helpful if you would include the amount of water to be added as we may have different size containers. It looks like the one you used is 250 ml.
Lisa Caisse says
How many ounces of soap do you use?
Ruth says
Can I add hand sanitizer to this recipe? If so, how much do you suggest? Thanks for all your ideas. I look forward to checking my emails on the outside chance you have done something new and unique!
Jessica says
Hi, Ruth! I don't think I would add hand sanitizer to it because the alcohol in the hand sani may change the consistency of the foaming soap. There is really no need for the hand sani either since the Castile soap is there. Hope this helps! ~Jess
Se says
All soap is a hand sanitizer
Garnet Fowler says
I never cease to be amazed at your recipes. I use one in the shower; one for the microwave, and on and on. AND they work!This peppermint mix is super neat but I have to order the foaming hand soap dispensers so it may be a New Years present. Last minute Lizzie here!
Sheena says
ok what did i do wrong? Mine isn't white like yours is. Its clear with some foam on the top of it.
Jessica says
Did you shake it? Because it doesn't contain chemical binders, the ingredients sometimes separate...just give it a shake.
Kristen says
Do you need to shake it every time you use the pump??? Thank you!
mary says
are the dispensers Glass or plastic? looked on amazon but they don't say either...love the recipe
Jessica says
Hi, Mary! They are plastic...not sure why they don't have that in the description. I love them and use them over and over again :) Hope this helps! ~Jess
O Goodwin Tupper says
Can you give me information on where to buy the plastic bottles and top dispenser for foaming hand soap. Thank you for the wonderful reciepts.
Jessica says
I buy them on Amazon.com...there is a link in the post above to them. Hope this helps...they really are amazing :) xoxo Jess
Judy Stough says
Since the Peppermint in the Anti-Bacterial Cleaner is a natural antibacterial, then wouldn't the same thing be true in the Peppermint Foaming Hand Soap? (I truly enjoy your recipes and free print outs, THANK YOU!!!) I am preparing to give several people the Peppermint Anti-Bacterial Cleaner in those darling containers you recommend for Christmas. And, this "PABC" makes a nice gift for those who cut my hair, give manicures, etc., because I would rather do this than candy or cookies. Thank you, Jessica, for your creativity, hard work and great website. Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Wonderful New Year!
carolyn says
I made some of your peppermint hand soap for christmas gifts. Now I want todo some more for my home. Where can I fin the labels to put on the bottles, for lavender, or orange, etc
Jo says
I have tried several times to print the labels and it does not work.....can you help please??
Jessica says
I just tested the printing, and it worked for me. Here is the link to the printable PDF in case you need it...
Yvonne Holmes says
When you made your Peppermint Sugar Scrub did you use coarse white sugar or granulated?
Thank you and I love all your labels and reciepes, they make suck wonderful gifts.
Yvonne
Jessica says
Thank you, Yvonne! I used regular granulated sugar for my sugar scrub. You can use a more coarse sugar, but I think it makes it a bit too hard to work with when using the actual scrub. Hope that makes sense. Have a beautiful day, Jess
dilmeran says
Do you have a formula to make the jar labels waterproof? Thank you for all you do to help so many people.
Jessica says
I typically just put a patch of contact paper over mine to make them waterproof...it works easier than anything else I've tried! Thank you for the kind words!
Sandi Barth says
I love the labels for the peppermint scrub but would like red labels. Is there a way to change the color? Thanks I love the scrub and the foaming hand soap. Do you also have recipes for body wash, peppermint shower tablets?