 This DIY natural herb infused body wash is a much easier alternative for soap making as it doesn't require chemicals such as lye which have the potential to burn or corrode the skin and eyes if not handled carefully. Any dried herbs can be infused into this herbal soap recipe, chamomile, lavender, mint, rose, confry, echinacea, calendula, you name it, as long as the plants are dry they can be used in this body wash. Fresh herbs and plants aren't recommended as they can introduce water and moisture into the soap which can cause mould growth and change the pH of the body wash causing it to go rancid. So dried herbs are best for this soap infusion. When it comes to the soapy ingredient for this body wash, any liquid non-centred or un-centred soap will do such as a liquid castile soap. I like to use Dr Bronner's un-centred liquid castile soap as it infuses beautifully with the herbs and is thin and easy to strain. This body wash creates a rich bubbly leather and moisturizes your skin while also cleansing it at the same time so the result is you smell like a flowery meadow. Depending on the choice of herbs you infuse your soap with will determine the beneficial properties that have been incorporated into the body wash. I like to use glass foaming dispenser bottles as they provide a rich bubbly leather and prevent any unwanted plastic chemicals from leaching into the soap. But if you're worried about the glass breaking, you can use plastic foaming dispenser bottles for your home creations. To make this herbal body wash, start by filling a one litre glass mason jar about one third of the way full with the plant material you'll be using. I used one cup each of dried chamomile flowers, calendula flowers and rose petals. Next pour half a cup of the calendula infused oil if you're using and three and a half cups of un-centred liquid castile soap over the top of the dried herbs until they are completely covered by the liquid. Leaving about one inch of room at the top of the jar for the plant material to expand during infusion. Stir the ingredients together gently to incorporate then cap the lid on and place the jar in a warm, dark place to infuse. Cupboards above the oven or stove are wonderful for this as the warmth helps the soap to break down the plant matter helping to create a stronger infusion. Let the herbal soap infuse for around four to six weeks. Once infused, strain out the plant material using a cheesecloth or a nut milk bag then pour the herbal soap into the bottle of the soap dispenser you'll be using. Leave some room in the bottle to top it off with some water then cap the lid on tightly and gently shake to combine. Use this soap as you would a normal body wash. This wash will keep for up to three months at room temperature. Shake the soap well before each use as the ingredients can separate. I use this homemade body wash with a natural sea sponge or loofah for easy use and find it to be wonderfully cleansing for my skin. I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial on how to make a homemade herbal body wash. Please let me know if you try this recipe out yourself and how it goes for you. I'd love to know. Thank you so much for watching. I wish you a wonderful day or night wherever you are in the world. I send you all my love and I'll see you soon again.