Below is a roundup of my all-time favorite homemade skincare recipes. These are the ones I reach for when I want to feel a little extra, when my face is screaming for hydration, or when I just want to make something. Honestly, it’s my version of self-care therapy.
My skin has been through it. I’ve tried the ten-step routines, the fancy serums with names I can’t pronounce, and bought a million moisturizers because people on TikTok said they would change my life. (they didn’t.)
So now? I stick to what works simple, homemade skincare recipes that feel good, smell good, and actually do good. If you’re looking to glow naturally and reduce the toxins in your skincare products, you’re in the right place.
Honestly, with the amount of skincare recipes I’ve made, I feel like I could open my own homemade natural spa lol.
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Homemade Skincare Recipes
Easy Green Tea Face Mask Recipe for Matcha Lovers
If you love matcha lattes, this one’s a must.
Homemade Whipped Tallow Sugar Scrub Recipe
Soft, rich, and a great intro to tallow if you’re new.
Lavender Purple Brazilian Bentonite Clay Mask Recipe
Gorgeous color, calming vibes.
DIY Natural Armpit Detox Recipe for Switching to Non-Toxic Deodorant
Yes, I did an armpit detox. No, I don’t regret it.
How to Make an All-Natural Ginger Lemon Sugar Scrub at Home
Zingy, energizing, and great for mornings.
DIY Exfoliating Pink Himalayan Salt Soap Bar Recipe
This one has texture! Great for elbows, knees, and feet.
Honey, Oatmeal, and Goat Milk Soap Recipe for Glowing Skin
Smells like a fancy farmer’s market find.
DIY Turmeric Face Mask for Beautiful Skin
Turmeric stains my kitchen towels but blesses my skin. Worth it.
French Clay Soap Recipe
A little fancy, a little earthy. The best kind of combo.
How to Make a French Green Clay Face Mask at Home
I use this when my skin needs a full reset.
How to Make Your Own Homemade Tallow Sunscreen
Yes, you can make your own sunscreen. And yes, it works.
Warm & Spicy DIY Cinnamon Sugar Scrub
This one is cozy in a jar. Makes a great holiday gift too.
Homemade DIY Vanilla Coffee Sugar Scrub Recipe
Morning showers = 10x better with this one. Coffee lovers, you need it.
Homemade Rose Oil Recipe for Healthy Hair and Skin
I rub this on my cuticles, all over my body and ends of my hair. It smells divine.
DIY Strawberry Sugar Scrub Recipe with Only 3 Ingredients
Fresh, fruity, and ready in under 5 minutes.
Homemade Vanilla Coconut Sugar Scrub: A Sweet Treat for Your Skin
If dessert were a body scrub, this would be it.
The Best All-Natural DIY Tallow Makeup Remover (That Actually Works!)
This took off my waterproof mascara like a champ.
All-Natural Oatmeal Scrub Recipe for Sensitive Skin
My skin throws tantrums sometimes. This one calms it right down.
DIY Rose Sugar Scrub Recipe for Self-Care Days
Nothing feels more luxurious than rose-scented skincare.
Homemade Chocolate Sugar Scrub (Smells Like Brownie Batter)
I call this my “Brownie Body Batter.” Smells too good.
Unicorn Sugar Scrub: A Colorful DIY Treat for Your Skin
It’s fun, pastel, and super exfoliating.
Fresh and Natural DIY Pine Sugar Scrub
This one smells like a walk through a forest after it rains. It’s my husband’s favorite.
DIY Green Tea Face Toner: A Refreshing Skincare Staple
I use this in the morning before my coffee. It wakes me up better than the caffeine.
Extra Moisturizing Homemade Tallow Soap Recipe
If your skin is dry and dramatic (like mine), this one is for you.
Easy DIY Tallow Lotion Bars for Soft and Healthy Skin
Perfect for travel or for keeping in your purse. Mine’s in my bag right now. Just be careful because it can melt.
DIY Tallow Face Cream: Natural & Anti-Aging
I swear by this one. My skin has never felt so plump and happy.
DIY Lavender Sugar Scrub: Pamper Yourself at Home
It’s soft, it’s scrubby, it’s lavender-scented. What else do you need?
Easy Bentonite Clay Mask Recipe (Only 3 Ingredients)
Feels like a spa day minus the spa prices.
Homemade Whipped Tallow Honey Balm Recipe
This is my dry-skin emergency go-to. The tallow-honey combo is magic.
Beautiful Homemade Loofah Soap Bars Recipe
AKA the reason I stopped buying overpriced body scrubs. Loofahs + soap = genius.
Relaxing Lilac Infused Oil Recipe for Natural Skincare
This one is as pretty as it sounds. I make it every spring when my lilacs bloom. FYI, it looks super cute on a bathroom shelf.
DIY Tallow Magnesium Lotion Recipe for Better Sleep
My husband says this one smells like bedtime. I say it feels like a warm hug.
2-Ingredient Whipped Tallow Balm Recipe for Soft Skin
Minimal effort, maximum softness. I use this one constantly in the winter. my legs love it.
Let me know in the comments if you try any or if you want me to create a new recipe. I’m always up for it!
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