17 Feb DIY Beauty That Delivers

Want to start your better beauty journey without breaking the bank? Create your own DIY beauty routine using simple, effective ingredients you likely already have at home! From gentle cleansers to nourishing hair masks, discover how to make clean beauty work for you and experience real results, the natural way.

Why DIY Beauty?

Choosing DIY clean beauty means choosing nature-powered ingredients that truly deliver:

• Non-toxic: Avoid harmful chemicals found in many commercial products.
• Affordable: Ingredients, like honey, coconut oil, and aloe vera, are budget-friendly and last a long time.
• Customisable: DIY products can be tailored to your skin’s specific needs, whether for hydration, soothing, or detoxification.
• Earth-friendly: Support a sustainable approach to beauty that is as kind to the planet as it is to your skin.

Step 1: Cleanse with Simple, Gentle Ingredients

Start your routine with a deep yet gentle cleanse. Skip the harsh chemical cleansers and opt for a solution that removes dirt and impurities while locking in your skin’s natural hydration.

Honey & Aloe Vera Gel Cleanser

What you’ll need: 1 tablespoon raw honey, 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel

How to make it: Mix the raw honey and aloe vera gel together until it forms a smooth paste. Gently massage the mixture onto your face in circular motions, then rinse with warm water. Honey has natural antibacterial properties and is great for hydration, while aloe vera soothes and calms your skin.

Step 2: Exfoliate with a Face Scrub

Exfoliating removes dead skin cells, leaving your skin feeling soft, refreshed, and glowing. This natural face scrub sloughs off impurities while keeping your skin hydrated.

Sugar & Honey Exfoliator

What you’ll need: 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon coconut oil

How to make it: Mix the ingredients together until it forms a thick paste. Gently massage the mixture onto your face in circular motions for 30 seconds, then rinse off with warm water. Sugar exfoliates, honey provides hydration, and coconut oil nourishes, leaving your face feeling soft and smooth.

Step 3: Detox with a Face Mask

Face masks offer targeted treatment for various skin concerns. Bentonite clay, for example, is a clean beauty hero that helps detoxify the skin by drawing out impurities and leaving your skin refreshed.

Bentonite Clay Mask

What you’ll need: 1 tablespoon bentonite clay, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey

How to make it: Mix the ingredients into a smooth paste. Apply the mask to your face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes (you might feel a slight tightening as it dries). Rinse off with warm water. Bentonite clay draws out toxins, apple cider vinegar balances your skin’s pH, and honey provides hydration.

Step 4: Nourish with a Face Oil

Once you’ve cleansed, exfoliated, and masked, it’s time to lock in moisture with a nourishing face oil. This simple oil will leave your skin feeling soft, hydrated, and glowing.

Rosehip Face Oil

What you’ll need: 2 tablespoons rosehip oil, 1 tablespoon jojoba oil (or another carrier oil like almond or argan oil), 5 drops frankincense essential oil.

How to make it: Combine all the ingredients in a small glass bottle. Gently shake to mix, then massage a few drops of the oil blend onto your face at night before bed. Rosehip oil is rich in vitamins A and C, which promote skin regeneration, while frankincense helps improve skin elasticity.

Step 5: Finish off with a Hair Mask

Your hair deserves some TLC too! A nourishing hair mask can help repair dry or damaged hair, leaving your locks healthy and shining. One of the most versatile haircare ingredients is coconut oil, which is great for deep conditioning.

Coconut Oil & Avocado Deep Conditioning Mask

• What you’ll need: 1 ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 tablespoon honey
• How to make it: Mash the avocado until smooth, then mix in the coconut oil and honey. Apply to damp hair, focusing on the ends, and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water. This hair mask is packed with nutrients that hydrate, strengthen, and add shine.