Skincare DIY Recipes

Making your own natural skincare products is a rewarding, money saving and fun!  Learn to blend your own botanical toner, or mix together your own serum will see you start to turn your back on high street brands.

If you’re reading this page, then there’s a good chance that you’re interested in natural vegan skincare, & interested in saving money whilst living a healthy lifestyle.

After all why would you pay an extortionate amount of money for a sugar scrub you can simply whip up at home with ingredients you already have.

Split End Serum

Nourish dry split ends, with protective ingredients to moisturise your hair.

Method

Ingredients and Equipment

  • 10ml Coconut oil
  • 20ml Raspberry Seed oil
  • 3 Drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
  • 6 Drops Lavender essential oil

  • Glass dropper bottle
  • A scale that measures small quantities (0.01g)

How To

  • Step 1

Melt the coconut oil over a low heat

  • Step 2

Remove from heat, add the Raspberry oil and essential oils (essential oils are optional)

  • Step 3

Mix well until all oils are combined

  • Step 4

Apply a few drops to dry ends

Happy DIY-ing

Refreshing Face Mist

A simple hydrating face mist that can be customised to your preference of scent.

Method

Ingredients and Equipment

  • 70 ml Distilled Water
  • 1 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel
  • 3 Drops Lavender Essential oil
  • 3 Drops Bergamot Essential oil

How To

  1. Combine the Aloe Gel & water in a glass bowl
  2. Add a few drops of essential oil if using them.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a glass atomiser bottle& shake vigorously
  4. Keep stored in the fridge for up to 3 days - Shake before use.

HAPPY DIY-ING!

Natural vegan Deodorant

A simple DIY cruelty free vegan deodorant, great for tweens and those that are sensitive to harsh fragrances

Method

Ingredients & Equipment

  • 1tbsp Baking Powder (magnesium hydroxide if you have very sensitive skin)
  • 3tbsp Coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Arrowroot Powder
  • 5 drops of essential oil of choice (optional)
  • Airtight container to store
  • Heat proof bowl
  • Scales
  • Spatula

How To

  • Step 1

Combine all ingredients into the bowl (add essential oils after heating if using these)

  • Step 2

Heat a pan of water on the hob, once boiling turn down & add your bowl with the ingredients into the saucepan carefully

  • Step 3

Once melted pour the mixture into your container & leave to cool in the fridge

Simple Facial Oil

One of the most simple skincare DIYS, easily personalise to suit your skin type and choose to add scent or not , perfect for those with sensitive skin types

Method

Ingredients & Equipment

  • 10ml Castor Oil
  • 20ml carrier oil, (jojoba- For oily skin, Argan- For dry skin)
  • 6 drops of essential oil of choice (optional)

  • Dropper Bottle
  • Pipettes
  • Scales

How To

  • Step 1

Combine measures of oils in into the glass dropper

  • Step 2

Add the essential oils (if you wish)

To use, Pour 4-5 drops into the palm of your hand & apply to a cleansed face & neck.

Rub gently in circular motions massaging until absorbed.

Easy To Make Multi purpose Balm

Calendula oil is naturally occurring & comes from marigold flowers.

It's anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory & antibacterial properties is the perfect oil to heal wounds, soothe eczema, nappy rash & perfect for bites & stings during the summer months.

Method

Ingredients & Equipment

  • 10g Plant based wax, olive or carnauba
  • 30g Raw shea butter
  • 30ml Calendula oil

  • metal bowl
  • Tin to store around 100g

How To

  • Boil up a saucepan of water, place the ingredients in the metal bowl & place on top of the boiling water.
  • Once melted, mix and pour into your container, pop in the fridge to cool, use after 1 hour