Many beauty products out there are packed with harmful ingredients and come with hefty price tags. That’s why I started making my own beauty products at home years ago, and now I’m hooked!
You might think it takes a lot of time, effort, and money, but it’s not as tough as it seems, and it’s definitely cheaper. You probably have many of the ingredients already in your kitchen, and making these products at home costs just a fraction of what you’d pay at the store. Plus, it’s simply fun! You can pick a recipe, gather the ingredients, and make it a fun project to do with the kids on a rainy day.
Although more companies now offer safer beauty products, they often come with high prices. I do have a few must-have natural store-bought items, but making some beauty products at home helps me save money in other areas.
If the idea of creating your own makeup or lotion seems daunting, just start small like I did—one recipe at a time. The seven recipes below are easy and quick. With just seven common DIY beauty ingredients from your pantry, you can create over 20 DIY beauty products!
If you haven’t already, consider making these DIY beauty products instead of buying them:
Originally, I was skeptical about homemade deodorant. I tried natural versions that didn’t work, so my hopes were low. However, avoiding aluminum and other additives linked to health issues is crucial. Surprisingly, this recipe is effective, affordable, and easy to make with coconut oil, baking soda, and optional arrowroot or shea butter. For those sensitive to baking soda, a simple magnesium oil spray can serve as an alternative deodorant.
Makeup is full of chemicals, and many women apply it daily. Improving your diet can enhance skin health, reducing the need for makeup. However, it’s also possible to make non-toxic, edible makeup using kitchen ingredients. I use homemade recipes for foundation, bronzer/blush, eyeliner, eye shadow, and even mascara!
Plenty of homemade lotion recipes are available online, and you can surely find one that suits you. I prefer lotions or lotion bars without liquid, as they last longer and are highly moisturizing. By using coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, and beeswax, you can create a variety of homemade lotion products. These lotion bars also make thoughtful gifts!
Having fine, thin hair makes it challenging to style, but I love the texture and volume my hair has at the beach. This simple spray allows me to achieve that beachy look at home. It doesn’t hold a hairstyle like hair spray, but when spritzed and scrunched, it adds volume and makes hair feel thicker. This sea salt spray is all-natural and affordable.
Fine hair can also get oily quickly, making frequent washing necessary. However, washing daily isn’t healthy for hair. This simple dry shampoo works better than store-bought versions and lacks chemicals and aerosols. It’s a powder you can apply with a makeup brush to the roots. For dark hair, there’s a specific recipe to prevent a chalky appearance. If you have some arrowroot or cornstarch, you can whip up this dry shampoo easily.
Store-bought body scrubs like salt and sugar scrubs can be expensive, but you can make them for under a dollar! They make great gifts and leave your skin feeling silky smooth. There are countless body scrub variations, but here are two personal favorites. Once you master these, try experimenting with fun scents like Vanilla Latte Sugar Scrub or cute Sugar Scrub Cubes.
Facial cleansing and moisturizing products are among the most costly in stores. Thankfully, natural alternatives not only compare but often exceed their effectiveness. Switching to the oil cleansing method transformed my skin—no more acne or dryness, and it’s the softest it’s ever been. This method uses oil to lift impurities rather than stripping your skin with harsh soaps, leaving your skin better nourished. Here’s how to incorporate oil cleansing into a natural skincare routine.
What are your favorite homemade beauty products? Share them in the comments!
