DIY Home Beauty Products At A Fraction Of The Cost
Whether you are looking to go natural, find a hobby or project, or simply save a few bucks, these options DIY home beauty options are perfect for you! Easy to make and requires few ingredients, each of these products is sure to leave you feeling happy!
Olive Oil Makeup Remover
This incredibly easy DIY home beauty product only requires two ingredients and is super simple to make! Simple combine castor oil and extra-virgin olive oil according to the following ratios: 1-to-3 castor oil to extra virgin olive oil for dry skin, 1-to-1 for normal skin, and 3-to-1 castor oil to extra virgin olive oil for oily skin. That’s it!
Once you are done combining the oils, rinse your face with water and pat dry. Apply a nickel to quarter-sized drop to your entire neck and face and massage in. Focus on areas of congestion and tension such as your T-zone and jaw. Be sure to take the time to fully work the mixture into your skin to dissolve tension, deep clean your pores, and improve blood circulation. This final step is key in order for the oil cleansing process to work efficiently. Get a washcloth wet with warm water, wring it out, drape the cloth over your entire face, and gently press down, feeling the warmth seep into your skin. Then use the washcloth to wipe away and remove all of the excess oil. This may take more than one pass, so feel free to rinse it off and start again.
Blackberry And Sage Sugar Scrub
For this recipe, you will need 3 cups of white sugar, a third of a cup of coconut oil, half a cup of blackberry, and 8 to 12 large sage leaves. Simply combine all the ingredients and mix in a food processor or blender on high until smooth. Then solace in a glass or air-tight plastic container and store at room temperature for up to one week.
Coconut Oil And Honey Hair Mask
You will only need 2 ingredients for this amazing DIY home beauty project: 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) organic coconut oil and 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) organic raw honey. In addition, you will need access to a saucepan if you are looking to reap the full benefits of the mask’s effects. Simply combine the ingredients and slightly heat the mixture in a small saucepan on the stovetop as an added step to help open up your hair follicles. While wet hair is typically better, you can apply to either wet or dry hair, working it in from roots to tips, wit more focus on the ends of your hair where most damage will occur. Let sit for 30 to 40 minutes, rinse off, and enjoy!
Face Scrub
For this refreshing face scrub, you will need to pick out the salt or sugar of your choice to use as an exfoliant, an oil base, and fruits or vegetables as desired. Start by choosing an airtight container to use and fill it three-quarters of the way full with your exfoliant. There are four main options for this: normal white sugar, brown sugar, iodized table salt, and sea salt, (preferably lack lave sea salt if possible). Sugar is less abrasive in general, with brown sugar being the best choice for sensitive skin. Alternatively, salt is better at exfoliating to remove dead skin and impurities. Black lava sea salt can also help increase cell activity.
Next, you’ll want to measure out the oil so that there is half as much as the amount of salt or sugar, creating a 2-to-1 ratio. You have a couple of choices here. Olive oil and safflower oil won’t clog up your pores; olive oil is particularly good for dry skin, whereas safflower oil works well for sensitive or irritated skin. Almond oil can not only act as a sunscreen by reducing the effects of UVB rays, it also can help improve skin tone! Avocado oil, like olive oil, is good for dry skin as it helps you retain moisture. For the all-around fan favourite, extra virgin coconut oil is filled with antioxidants and can help prevent aging. After measuring, add to the salt or sugar and stir until combined.
Adding fruits and vegetables is an optional part of this DIY home beauty project. It will reduce the shelf life of your face scrub and will require refrigeration instead of being stored in the shower, but there are several benefits to be reaped. Strawberries are packed with vitamin C and brightens your skin tone. Kiwi can also brighten your complexion while the seeds from the pulp help act as a miniature exfoliant. However, for those who are primarily concerned with acne-prone skin, pineapple is the best choice as it contains an enzyme which helps dissolve dead skin cells. If you’ve ever layed a slice of cucumber over your eyes, you already know that they can reduce water retention in the skin, thereby reducing puffiness. Lastly, tomatoes contain a chemical which can help protect your skin from the UV rays of the sun. Choose one or more option and you are ready to move on!
Once you’ve picked your fruit or vegetable, chop them up as finely as you can make it. Then combine with the earlier mixture and mix together until just combined. Be careful not to overwork it, as the granules will begin to dissolve. Using a muddler or mortar and pestle will work best for this step if you have access to one.
Finally, decant the mixture into our air-tight storage container and (if applicable) store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Dry Shampoo
For this DIY home beauty option, you will only need corn starch and cocoa, with essential oils as an optional component. Combine the corn starch and cocoa, measuring in 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) increments. For blonde or light brown hair, use a 3-to-1 or 2-to-1 ratio of corn starch to cocoa. For mid-brown hair, use a 1-to-1 ratio. For dark brown or black hair, use a 1-to-2 or 1-to-3 ratio of corn starch to cocoa.
At this point, you can add any essential oils you like, such as lemon, tea tree, rosemary, lavender, or sage. Be sure to only use a total of 2 drops per tablespoon (tbsp.) of dry shampoo powder. Once completed, apply the powder to oily roots and massage in well. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb, then brush the powder into your roots with a bristle brush and style your hair normally as desired.
Customized Nail Polish Color
Looking for that perfect shade of nail polish to match the rest of your makeup but just can’t find it? Here’s the perfect solution. Simply take any powdered eyeshadow of your choice, or combine colors, crush them up into a powder form, pour into a bottle of clear nail polish, shake, and use as normal!
Natural Deodorant
For this store-ought substitution, look no further than your baking cabinet for ingredients! All you will need is 2 tablespoons (tbsp.) of baking soda, 2 tablespoons (tbsp.) of your choice of starch, and 3 tablespoons (tbsp.) of organic virgin coconut oil. For the starch, the most common options are corn starch, arrowroot powder, and potato starch, though there are plenty of other choices.
Start by combining the baking soda and starch in a small bowl, then slowly add in the coconut oil and stir in until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Transfer to a flexible reusable food container, such as a to-go-container or even just muffin liners, and refrigerate for a few hours until hardened. If desired, the mixture could also be poured into an empty deodorant tube you have leftover rather than setting by itself.
Once the mixture has set and hardened in the refrigerator, pop it out of the container and use as normal, rubbing it on as any other ordinary deodorant. To preserve the rub-on texture, keep refrigerated or let sit at room temperature for a more lotion-like application.
Peppermint And Rosemary Foot Scrub
The perfect DIY home beauty product for anyone who appreciates simplicity, this recipe is as easy as mixing together the ingredients and using your new foot scrub! For a one time use, you will need half a teaspoon (tsp.) of rosemary, 1 teaspoon (tsp.) coconut oil, 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) table salt, 2 tablespoons (tbsp.) olive oil, a quarter of a cup of Kosher salt, and 3 drops of peppermint oil. If the mixture is too dry, add more oil, and if it is too wet, add more salt.
Easy Three-Step Oatmeal Facial Mask
An oatmeal face mask is the perfect DIY home beauty project for anyone in a rush looking for a quick and inexpensive pick-me-up. Oatmeal is composed of soothing ingredients which work to relieve itchy and irritated skin, leaving you with a smooth face. You will only need rolled oats, honey, and an egg to create this amazing DIY home beauty product.
First, grind 4 tablespoons (tbsp.) of rolled oats into a fine texture. Use or blender or food processor if available to blend the oats until they are crushed into a coarse powder. Pour the ground oats into a small bowl and retrieve your honey.
Honey not only will improve the rough texture of the oats to create a more comfortable mask, it will also act as a moisturizer and has antibacterial properties that can assist in treating acne, Measure out 1 tablespoon (tbsp.) and drizzle over the oat powder. Mix the products in the bowl until the entire batch is a consistent texture.
The next step is adding an egg, which is rich in vitamin D, an antioxidant that can be helpful in slowing down the aging process. Once you have a uniform mixture, creak your egg as carefully as you can in order to avoid breaking the yolk. Add the yolk to the bowl containing your homey and oatmeal mixture, then discard the egg white. Once in the bowl, break the yolk and combine until the mixture forms a paste.
Now you are ready to begin use of your DIY home beauty product! If you have oily skin, consider adding a splash of lemon juice to the mixture before use to help clear away excess oil. When ready to try your mask, apply the mixture to your face and allow it to set for 15 minutes before thoroughly rinsing the mask off of your face with warm water and patting dry with a towel. For optimal effect, use your new DIY home beauty oatmeal facial mask three times a week.
Simple Moisturizer
For an easy homemade supplement to replace your normal skincare routine, try making your own moisturizer! The base of this product requires only half a cup of coconut oil. Simply mix with 1 teaspoon (tsp.) of vitamin E oil and 6 drops of lavender or tea tree essential oil and apply to your face!
Honey Sugar Lip Scrub
For this easy DIY home beauty product, you will just need 2 teaspoons (tsp.) of sugar, 1 teaspoon (tsp.) of honey, and 1 teaspoon (tsp.) of almond oil. Simply mix into a paste and gently massage into your lips using your finger, then rinse off with warm water.
What did you think of these DIY home beauty products? Which ones did you choose to incorporate into your routine? Let me know your top choices in the comments below!
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