DIY Yoni Wash Recipe to Support Feminine Hygiene

I’ve always found yoni soaps bought at stores to have too many harsh chemicals. They promise freshness but usually end up causing more irritation than relief. Store-bought washes can overwhelm such a delicate environment, stripping away what actually keeps the vulva healthy and letting harmful bacteria thrive.

Over time, I learned that creating my own gentle yoni wash doesn’t disrupt the natural balance, and it leaves me feeling clean without the side effects.

In this article, I’ll share what I’ve discovered about crafting a yoni wash that works with your body.

Why Make Your Own DIY Vaginal Wash?

Most store-bought washes are a cocktail of preservatives, dyes, synthetic fragrances, and foaming agents that were never designed with the vulva or sensitive skin in mind. With DIY recipes, you know exactly what’s touching the most delicate skin on your body. Every ingredient is chosen by you, which means no surprises and no mystery chemicals.

It’s also surprisingly cost-effective. A small bottle of castile soap, a bag of dried chamomile, or a splash of rose water can stretch into multiple batches. You end up with something safer and far more affordable than buying a new “feminine wash” every month.

Homemade washes also give you the freedom to adjust based on what your body is asking for. If you’re feeling irritated, chamomile or calendula can calm the tissue. If you’re dry, aloe vera brings soothing moisture. Lavender hydrosol can add a light antibacterial effect without the sting of synthetic perfumes.

There’s the deeper health benefit of supporting your body’s natural pH and protective bacteria. This keeps yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis from flaring up the way they often do with fragranced or sulfate-heavy products.

Understanding Vaginal Health & pH Balance

Your vagina cleans itself. That means discharge and natural bacteria already do the job of keeping the inside healthy. What sometimes needs attention is the vulva, the outer folds of skin, where sweat, menstrual blood, or daily buildup can linger. This is the area a yoni wash is designed for.

The vaginal environment thrives in a slightly acidic range, usually between 3.8 and 4.5 pH. That acidity supports “good” bacteria like Lactobacillus, which help keep odor and infection in check. When you bring in harsh soaps with a higher, alkaline pH, you tip the balance. The result can be irritation or overgrowth of yeast and unwanted bacteria.

A yoni wash should never be used internally. It’s meant only for the vulva, offering a gentle cleanse without disrupting the natural ecosystem inside.

Feminine Wash Key Natural Ingredients

Castile Soap: A liquid base made from plants like olive or coconut, castile soap is mild yet effective. It lifts away sweat and bacteria without the squeaky dryness that comes from regular body wash.

Aloe Vera Gel: Cooling, hydrating, and instantly soothing, aloe vera is a lifesaver for delicate skin. If you ever deal with irritation or dryness, adding aloe makes your wash feel silky and calming.

Chamomile or Calendula Tea: Brewed and cooled, these herbs bring inflammation down and ease redness. They’re especially helpful if your vulva feels sensitive.

Rose Water: Beyond its light, natural scent, rose water softens the skin and gives your wash a gentle toning effect.

Lavender Essential Oil: One single drop adds a subtle antibacterial boost and a calming scent. Any more, and it risks irritation, so less is definitely more here.

Optional Add-ins

• Apple Cider Vinegar: When very diluted, it helps support natural pH.

• Baking Soda: In trace amounts, it can neutralize odor.

• Lemon Leaves: A traditional freshener that must be boiled, cooled, and infused for a clean, bright feel.

Step-by-Step DIY Yoni Wash (100 ml)

Shelf Life:

• Tea version: 3–5 days (refrigerated)

• Hydrosol-forward version: 1 week (cool, dark shelf)

• With natural preservative: up to 2 weeks (cool, dark shelf)

Ingredients (100 ml)

• Castile Soap (1–2 ml / ¼–½ tsp)

• Aloe Vera Gel (10 ml / 2 tsp)

• Chamomile or Calendula Tea (60 ml / ¼ cup, cooled)

• Rose Water or Rose Hydrosol (25 ml / 1 ½ Tbsp)

• Lavender Essential Oil (1 drop, optional)

Optional Add-Ins (scale to 100 ml)

• Apple Cider Vinegar (¼ tsp, diluted into tea) → supports natural pH.

• Baking Soda (a pinch, dissolved) → neutralizes odor.

• Lemon Leaves (1–2, boiled infusion, cooled) → traditional freshener.

Equipment

• Sterilized 100 ml glass pump bottle

• Funnel

• Measuring spoons + jug

• Saucepan (for brewing tea + sterilizing gear)

Instructions

1. Sterilize gear: Boil or alcohol-rinse bottle, cap, and funnel. Air-dry upside down.

2. Brew tea: Simmer 1 tsp dried chamomile or calendula in 80 ml distilled water for 10 minutes (covered). Cool fully, strain well, measure 60 ml.

3. Mix base: In a jug, add 60 ml tea + 25 ml rose water/ rose hydrosol + 10 ml aloe gel.

4. Add cleanser: Pre-mix 1 drop lavender EO into 1–2 ml castile. Drizzle into jug gently.

5. Optional extras: Add diluted ACV, a pinch of baking soda, or cooled lemon leaf infusion.

6. Top + stir: Add extra rose water if needed to reach 100 ml. Stir gently to avoid foam.

7. Bottle + label: Funnel into bottle. Label with recipe + date made.

How to Use the DIY Yoni Wash Safely

• Wet vulva with lukewarm water.

• Pump 1–2 drops of the wash into clean hands.

• Apply externally only (labia majora and labia minora). Never insert inside the vagina.

• Rinse thoroughly with water.

• Pat dry with a clean towel (no rubbing).

• Use 2–3 times per week; daily use can disrupt natural flora.

Safety Notes & When to Consult a Professional

• Discontinue use if irritation, burning, or redness occurs.

• Do not overuse; excessive washing strips natural oils and bacteria.

• Persistent odor, itching, or abnormal discharge may indicate infection.

• Avoid strong oils like peppermint, clove, or eucalyptus that are too harsh for vaginal skin.

Try Our Yoni Juice Cleanser

If you love the idea of a gentle wash but don’t always have time to brew, mix, and strain, we have something just for you. Rose Bush Woman's Yoni Juice Cleanser is an organic, oil-based vulvar cleanser that’s as tender on your skin as any handmade recipe.

This all-in-one formula is crafted for sensitive skin and safe for all skin types. With a base of bio-active botanicals, it helps purify and hydrate while supporting your natural pH without soaps, parabens, or dyes.

Every bottle also comes with three reusable organic cotton cleansing pads and a wash-and-carry bag for a truly sustainable ritual.

Conclusion

When you mix a yoni wash with your own hands, you control every variable that touches delicate vulvar tissue. A thoughtfully made blend, used externally and in small, fresh batches, stays gentle on the microbiome and friendly to surface pH.

Use your body’s feedback as the guide. A good wash leaves the labia comfortable within minutes after rinsing. If you ever feel tingling, dryness, or increased discharge, scale back the soap, remove essential oils entirely, or switch to hydrosol-only while you reset.

Crafted with care and used correctly, a handmade yoni wash stays deeply respectful of your sacred space. I hope you enjoy making this wash, and that your vulva loves it too!