What is it about mixing up a homemade face mask that is so much fun? Especially when you can raid the refrigerator or the kitchen cupboard for all of the ingredients. My fascination with Kitchen Beautician secrets started with turmeric and coconut oil, and now I'm hooked on these all-natural (and usually super inexpensive) homemade concoctions.
I've been hoarding a few homemade beauty recipes to try when all of the boxes get unpacked and I thought I'd share 25 favorites. Have you given any of these a try? I'm dying to try going shampoo free!
25 Homemade Natural Beauty Recipes
1. Coffee face mask
We all love our morning cuppa, but did you know coffee is also good for the skin? These coffee face masks fight puffiness and saggy skin!
2. Oatmeal face mask
Theses calming and hydrating face masks will take the red out of those windburned cheeks. Cucumber and oatmeal are both soothing and anti-inflammatory, and yogurt is one of the easiest and most effective face masks because it soothes and gently exfoliates.
3. Sugar scrub cubes
These sugar scrub cubes are not just perfectly portioned for one use, they're also great for gifting!
4. Dry shampoo
Who knew you could make your own shampoo with ingredients from around the house? Then you can wash your hair without taking a shower!
5. Homemade fennel toner
Fennel rejuvenates skin and reduces inflammation, which makes it perfect around the eye area!
6. Homemade bath bombs
Nothing compares to a relaxing bath! But it's even more relaxing when you know how much you've saved by making your own bath bombs! With only 5 ingredients, you can toss these colorful bath bombs together in a matter of minutes and you’ll be splashing away your troubles in less than an hour.
7. Easter bath bombs
Have you ever seen anything cuter? While these may look like pretty Easter eggs, they're actually bath bombs.
8. Homemade lip balm and scrub
Give your chapped lips the natural treatment with this lip balm and scrub homemade duo.
9. DIY homemade rose water recipe
With rose petals and distilled water, it’s super easy to make your own rosewater. And it smells divine.
10. Olive oil hair treatment
More than just an ingredient for healthy cooking, olive oil is the only ingredient of this hair mask. Your hair will turn luscious!
11. Avocado face mask
If your skin feels dry, you need to hydrate it ASAP. The quickest and most efficient way: avocado.
12. How to make your own peel off face mask
A pore cleansing peel off mask recipe that's totally satisfying. Agar agar powder along with clay, rice flour, and oatmeal help exfoliate and absorb oil.
13. How to make bubble bath for sensitive skin
Soaking in a hot tub of bubbles is one of life’s ultimate luxuries. And you can help yourself with this homemade bubble bath version.
14. Aromatherapy bath salts
Baths are great for all sorts of ailments from cold and flu to achy, sore muscles, and everything in between. And DIY bath salts are super simple and inexpensive to make at home.
15. 5 ways to make your own face mist
Face mists are the perfect way to cool off when it's hot out and your face feels gross. Keep them in the fridge for even more cooling power.
16. Vitamin C serum
You need vitamin C in your skincare routine, stat. This Vitamin C serum recipe combines natural camu camu powder with healing aloe vera to lighten and rejuvenate skin.
17. Anti-inflammatory moisturizer
Prone to redness? This anti-inflammatory moisturizer is your skin's new BFF.
18. Bacne Body Spray
Keep your back acne at bay with a few lifestyle changes and this easy DIY spray.
19. How to do a facial
Who needs the spa when you can do a 7-step facial at home? This will save you so much money, honestly.
20. Epsom salt foot soak
Treat yourself to this relaxing foot soak after a long day!
21. Yogurt face masks
21. It’s important to use organic products in your beauty DIY. Like yogurt, for example, which can be turned into an amazing face mask.
22. Put your coffee grounds to good use
Don't throw them out! There are many things you can do with leftover coffee grounds.
23. Chamomile bath oil
Unwind in the bathtub before bed with this chamomile bath oil. You'll fall asleep so much easier.
24. Turmeric mask
Turmeric is your friend! Get glowing skin by using it to make your own face masks.
25. Flower Petal Perfume
Make a fragrant flower petal perfume using fresh flowers, vodka, essential oils and distilled water. Bonus: It makes a perfect Mother's Day gift!
