This simple DIY Charcoal Face Wash has been part of our home for years. It began as a small experiment during the season when our children were growing into their teen years, and over time it became one of those steady, practical handmade staples we’ve continued to reach for. It’s a gentle, simple recipe that supports clean-feeling skin and fits easily into a slower, more intentional home rhythm. Before sharing the recipe, it feels important to begin with the everyday habits that truly support healthy-looking skin. These simple routines and disciplines often matter just as much as anything we make.
Gentle daily habits for healthy-looking skin
- Wash the face once or twice daily, depending on need.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
- Choose nourishing, balanced meals when possible.
- Move the body regularly.
- Try to avoid touching the face throughout the day.
DIY Charcoal Face Wash Ingredients & Tools
- Activated Charcoal Powder
- Goats Milk Melt and Pour Soap Base
- Tea Tree Oil (optional for adding cleansing properties)
Tools:
- Double Boiler or Heat Safe Melting Pot
- Soap Mold
How to Make the Soap
- Gently melt the soap base using a double boiler.
- Once fully melted, remove from heat.
- Stir in activated charcoal powder until evenly distributed.
- Add a few drops of tea tree oil, if using, and stir gently.
- Pour the mixture into your soap mold.
- Allow to cool completely and harden before removing from molds.
Once set, the bars can be used as part of a simple daily skincare routine.
Storage & Use
After unmolding, wrap each bar in wax paper and store in a cool, dry place. A simple airtight container or bag works well for keeping them fresh. This recipe makes a generous batch, and for many households, it becomes a long-lasting staple that only needs to be remade occasionally.
DIY Charcoal Face Wash
Simple Melt and Pour Charcoal Face Wash
Ingredients
- 2 LBS Melt and Pour Goats Milk Soap Base
- 4 tsp Activated Charcoal Powder
- 1 tsp Tea Tree Essential Oil
Instructions
Prepare
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Bring water in the bottom pot of a double boiler to a boil.
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While the water is heating prepare the soap base by cutting it into small cubes.
Create
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Put the small cubes of soap base into the top pot on the double boiler and allow to melt completely. Stir frequently until all of the soap base is melted.
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Once melted add 4 tsp of activated charcoal powder to the soap base.
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Whisk charcoal and soap base together until fully combined.
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Remove the charcoal and soap base from the double boiler and allow to cool briefly (1-2 minutes). Continue to stir.
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Add the tea tree oil to the soap base and charcoal. Whisk to combine.
Allow to Set
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Pour the finished soap into the silicon molds. Distribute evenly.
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Allow the soap molds to sit 3-4 hours untouched in a flat, dry space until fully hardened.
Nurturing our families means attending to all their needs: mental, physical, and spiritual. This DIY helps you nurture a physical need in a practical, yet loving way. It may seem like nothing, but little acts of love like this are the building blocks to meeting bigger needs down the road.
If you enjoy other homemaking tips and tricks like this simple DIY you may enjoy these Daily Tasks & Cleaning Schedule Cards or this blog post sharing How to Clean Wooden Spoons and Cutting Boards.
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