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It’s so easy to grab some skin care products off the shelf and use them instead of making your own. So many skin care products say they are healthy and naturally made, but these labels are often deceiving and wrong. “16 Natural DIY Skin Care Recipes” is your guide to a DIY healthy skin care routine!
“16 Natural DIY Skin Care Recipes” is made for a beginner by a beginner. These recipes are simple and the many of the ingredients you will already have on hand. Those that you might not have will have links so you can just click and buy right from your couch!
Ready to start your natural skin care journey? Read on for useful tips, recipes, and links to products you can buy today!
Washing Your face is something you should do everyday. Consistently washing your face makes it less oily and less prone to acne.
Many of the products on the store shelves have ingredients that are not kind to your skin. When you make your own face wash mixes, you can be sure every ingredient is safe and kind to skin.
When shopping for face washes look out for these harmful ingredients: sodium lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, and sodium laureth sulfate. Also look out for: Parabens, Phthalates, Fragrance, Formaldehyde, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohols, and PEG.
For more information on why these things are bad, read here.
“16 Natural DIY Skin Care Recipes” has your back with 4 amazing natural face washes.
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. Coconut Oil (warm but not melted), 2 tsp. Raw Honey, 1 tsp. Baking Soda, and 4 drops of Lavender Essential Oil (or essential oil of choice) Mix and store in an airtight container.
This recipe is kind to skin and can be used daily. Apply a small amount of the face wash to skin and rinse with warm water. Always follow up with a moisturizer.
Ingredients: ¼ cup Castile Soap, 2 Tbsp. water, 1 Tbsp. Jojoba Oil, and 3 drops of Lemon Essential Oil.
Mix ingredients into a foaming soap container and use as needed.
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon Castile soap, 2 drops frankincense essential oil, 1 drops lavender essential oil.
Mix and store in a small container. Only use this when you have a breakout because vinegar can dry out your skin. Dab on face for 30 seconds then rinse off. Apply a moisturizer after using this recipe.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup honey, 1/3 cup liquid Castile soap, 3 tablespoons distilled water, 2 tablespoons nourishing oil (jojoba, almond, or avocado).
Mix and store in an airtight container. Apply as needed. Massage on face for 30-60 seconds. Rinse with warm water.
Facial scrubs are a great way to keep your pores cleaned out and keep your face glowing! Unfortunately, most facial scrubs that you buy are full of parabens and fragrances that are very harmful to your skin.
Instead of ditching facial scrubs all-together, just make your own! These simple recipes are skin friendly and easy to mix up at home.
These face scrubs should be used once or twice a week. Using face scrubs too much can dry out your skin so figure out a good skin care routine for your skin and use a face scrub once or twice a week.
Ingredients: ½ cup organic sugar, ¼ cup olive oil, 4 drops Myrrh essential oil, 3 drops Lavender essential oil, 2 drops Sandalwood essential oil.
Mix and store in an airtight container. Only use this recipe 1 or 2 times a week. Make sure to follow up with a good moisturizer.
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. of Brown Sugar, 2 Tbsp. of Coconut Oil.
Mix and massage gently on the face. Leave on for 5 minutes then rinse gently with water.
Ingredients: Mix baking soda, raw honey, clove oil, nutmeg, and lemon juice until it becomes a paste like substance.
Gently massage it into your skin for two minutes. When the nutmeg penetrates deep into your pores, you will experience tingling and warmth. Afterwards, rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry.
Read more on what nutmeg can do for your skin here.
Face masks are great for keeping your skin balanced and clean. Most face masks should be used only once or twice a week. Lots of face masks seen on store shelves have harmful ingredients like: Parabens, Phthalates, Fragrance, Formaldehyde, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohols, and PEG.
Letting these harsh ingredients soak into your skin can actually cause more skin problems like acne and irritated skin. These face mask recipes are free from all chemicals and harmful ingredients. These masks are made with simple, natural ingredients found in your own kitchen!
Manuka Honey. Apply a thin layer on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse gently with warm water. For this recipe, any kind of natural honey will work. Make sure it is natural honey so you are getting only benefits and not soaking in any artificial sweeteners or colors.
Read more on what honey can do for your skin here.
Mix: 1 Tbsp. matcha green tea (or regular green tea), 1 Tbsp. raw honey, and 1 Tbsp. baking soda, then add enough water to make a paste.
Apply to face, leave for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
Combine: 2 Tbsp. raw honey, 2 Tbsp. nutmeg, and 2 tsp. milk to form a paste.
Apply to face, leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
Mix: ½ a ripe avocado (mashed), 1 tsp. raw honey, and 1 tsp. plain full-fat yogurt.
Apply to face, leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
Combine: 1 Tbsp. pure aloe vera gel and 1 Tbsp. raw honey to form a paste.
Spread evenly over face, leave on for 20–30 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. This one could also be used for sunburn as it is very soothing and takes away redness or skin irritation.
Mix honey and nutmeg powder. Spread a thin paste over the skin and let it sit for 10-15 min. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
Mix honey, turmeric, and cinnamon. Spread a thin paster over your face and let it sit for 10-15 min. Then rinse with warm water and pat dry.
When using turmeric, note that it WILL stain your skin yellow! This can be taken off by applying Coconut Oil as a moisturizer. Soak a cotton ball in Coconut Oil and rub it around on your face. This might not get all of it off the first day, but by the second day it should be completely gone.
Turmeric is great for clearing up acne scarring. Cinnamon helps prevent more acne and evens out your skin texture. Honey also reduces acne scarring and it naturally hydrates your face.
Read more on what turmeric and honey can do for your skin here.
Moisturizers are essential to a healthy skin care routine. After every face washing, before bed, and in the morning you should moisturize your skin. Keeping your face hydrated improves your skin’s elasticity which helps to hide fine lines and wrinkles. Moisturizing your face also protects your skin from sunburn, and helps to control oil production which lessens the likelihood of acne breakouts.
These moisturizing ingredients are straight from the earth and are the kindest thing you can do for your skin.
A great moisturizer is Coconut Oil. Apply this after you wash your face or before bed. It is kind to your skin and easy to keep on hand. Store your bottle of coconut oil in a cool dark place for longevity. Coconut Oil can also be used while shaving, as makeup remover, or for a dry scalp.
Read more of the great benefits of coconut oil here.
This smooth creamy butter is kind to skin and leaves it feeling glossy and refreshed. I put this on before bed then wash my face in the morning. It is also great to use as a chapstick. To buy your own shea butter click here.
This antioxidant moisturizer is great for mature skin. Just stir and apply!
1 TB Argan Oil, 2 tsp Rosehip Oil, and 10 drops of skin-nourishing oil like: Frankincense, Lavender, Bergamot, or Carrot Seed Oil.
Frankincense is an ancient oil with amazing skin benefits. It has been known to repair damaged skin and improve elasticity in your skin, taking away fine lines and wrinkles. Frankincense is also a natural skin toner and is used as an antiseptic, healing wounds and ulcers on the skin. The key to using Frankincense safely is diluting it with water or a carrier oil.
Argan Oil is known to hydrate skin and remove dry or flaky skin.
Rosehip oil hydrates and brightens you skin tone. It is also known to boost collagen production making your skin more firm.
I had so much fun writing “16 Natural DIY Skin Care Recipes” for you. I learned so much along the way that has helped me, and I hope it helps you too!
In “16 Natural DIY Skin Care Recipes” we outlined 16 recipes that are healthy to add to your skin care routine. Now you can start ditching the bad ingredients and mixing up your own cleansers.
Try one of these recipes now and comment on how it turns out!
Are there any big ingredients or recipes that I missed that you would like to hear about? Let me know!
This content is provided for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a medical professional before changing any treatments.
Ekati Joy is not liable for any risks or issues associated with using or acting upon the information given.
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