Natural Skincare DIY
Simple body care recipes using natural ingredients you can pronounce. Focus on the making process – what you put in is what you get out.
Important Notice
- • These are simple DIY recipes for personal use only
- • Always patch test new ingredients before full use
- • Consult a dermatologist if you have skin conditions
- • These recipes are not intended to treat any condition
- • Store all products properly and discard if any changes occur
Ingredient Guide
Safe Natural Ingredients
- Shea Butter (unrefined)
- Coconut Oil (virgin)
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Jojoba Oil
- Beeswax
- Vitamin E Oil
- Colloidal Oatmeal
- Raw Honey
- Dried Herbs (lavender, chamomile, rosemary)
Ingredients to Avoid
- ✕Synthetic fragrances
- ✕Artificial dyes
- ✕Parabens
- ✕Mineral oil
- ✕Undiluted essential oils
- ✕Unknown 'natural' extracts
Simple Natural Recipes
Simple Body Oil Blend
Shelf life: 6 months
Ingredients:
- • Sweet Almond Oil – 4 oz
- • Jojoba Oil – 2 oz
- • Vitamin E Oil – 1/2 tsp
- • Lavender Essential Oil – 15 drops (optional)
Steps:
- 1.Combine almond and jojoba oils in a clean, dry glass bottle
- 2.Add vitamin E oil (natural preservative)
- 3.Add essential oil if using, cap and shake well
- 4.Store in a cool, dark place
- 5.Shake before each use
Whipped Shea Butter
Shelf life: 6 months
Ingredients:
- • Raw Shea Butter – 1 cup
- • Coconut Oil – 2 tbsp
- • Sweet Almond Oil – 2 tbsp
Steps:
- 1.Melt shea butter and coconut oil in double boiler
- 2.Remove from heat, add almond oil, stir well
- 3.Let cool until slightly firm but still soft
- 4.Whip with hand mixer for 5-10 minutes until fluffy
- 5.Transfer to clean jar, store at room temperature
Herbal Hair Rinse
Shelf life: Use immediately or refrigerate 1 week
Ingredients:
- • Dried Rosemary – 2 tbsp
- • Dried Nettle – 2 tbsp
- • Apple Cider Vinegar – 2 tbsp
- • Distilled Water – 2 cups
Steps:
- 1.Boil water, remove from heat
- 2.Add dried herbs, cover and steep 30 minutes
- 3.Strain through fine mesh or cheesecloth
- 4.Let cool completely, add apple cider vinegar
- 5.Use as final rinse after shampooing, do not rinse out
Simple Lip Balm
Shelf life: 1 year
Ingredients:
- • Beeswax Pellets – 1 tbsp
- • Coconut Oil – 1 tbsp
- • Shea Butter – 1 tbsp
- • Honey – 1/4 tsp (optional)
Steps:
- 1.Melt beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter together
- 2.Remove from heat immediately when melted
- 3.Stir in honey if using
- 4.Pour into lip balm tubes or small tins
- 5.Let cool completely before capping
Oatmeal Bath Soak
Shelf life: 6 months (dry)
Ingredients:
- • Colloidal Oatmeal – 1 cup
- • Baking Soda – 1/2 cup
- • Dried Lavender – 2 tbsp
- • Dried Chamomile – 2 tbsp
Steps:
- 1.Blend oatmeal to fine powder if not already colloidal
- 2.Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl
- 3.Store in airtight container
- 4.To use: Add 1/2 cup to warm bath water
- 5.Soak for 15-20 minutes
Sugar Body Scrub
Shelf life: 3 months
Ingredients:
- • White Sugar – 1 cup
- • Coconut Oil – 1/2 cup
- • Vanilla Extract – 1 tsp (optional)
Steps:
- 1.Mix sugar and melted coconut oil in bowl
- 2.Add vanilla if using, stir well
- 3.Transfer to clean jar with lid
- 4.To use: Scoop small amount, massage on damp skin
- 5.Rinse thoroughly
Storage & Shelf Life Tips
Temperature
Store in cool, dry place. Refrigerate water-based products.
Containers
Use clean, dry glass or BPA-free plastic. Dark glass is best.
Dating
Always label with date made. Discard if smell, color, or texture changes.
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