Looking for a natural alternative to your typical beauty routine? From face masks to eye cream, there are lots of natural skin care products to try. And, the best part: They’re super easy to make at home!
From homemade facial masks to homemade cleansers to homemade moisturizers, you’ll find many options that are easy to make at home — so you can experiment to find the perfect combination of ingredients to suit your skin’s needs.
All natural skin care products are also eco-friendly (no nasty ingredients or harsh chemicals), and, since the ingredients are natural, you won’t experience the negative effects of harsh chemicals on your skin. If you’re looking for a natural alternative to your typical skin care routine, these natural skin care products may just be the ones for you.
1. Oatmeal Facial Mask
This DIY face mask recipe uses ingredients that are found in every kitchen: oatmeal, honey, olive oil and apple cider vinegar.
Why it’s great: The oats are a natural moisturizer that will help your skin retain moisture and keep it looking hydrated and youthful. The honey and apple cider vinegar help soothe the skin, and the oil will keep the face oil-free while providing the skin with moisture.
What you need:
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
How to make it:
Add the honey and oatmeal to a bowl, and then stir to combine.
Add the oil and apple cider vinegar, and then stir until the mixture is combined.
Using a spoon, apply the mask to your face, taking care to cover all the skin.
Leave on for 15 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly.
Repeat once or twice per week for the best results.
2. Coconut Face Mask
Looking to try something a little different? You’re going to love this face mask recipe, which uses a creamy mixture of coconut oil, milk and honey.
Why it’s great: This face mask recipe contains ingredients that work together to give you the best combination of moisturization, exfoliation and hydration. The milk and honey will provide the skin with a natural moisturizer while the coconut oil and the avocado will provide the skin with a healthy layer of moisturization.
What you need:
1 avocado
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil
How to make it:
Peel the skin of the avocado, and then add the milk, honey, and coconut oil to a bowl.
Using a hand blender, blend the mixture until it is combined and smooth.
Apply the mixture to your face, and then leave on for 10 minutes.
Rinse the mixture off using a warm, wet washcloth.
Repeat once or twice per week for best results.
3. Face Mask For Sensitive Skin
When it comes to sensitive skin, it’s important to find a natural face mask recipe that’s gentle and won’t cause your skin to break out. This face mask recipe uses ingredients that will soothe your skin without causing it to become irritated.
Why it’s great: The ingredients in this face mask recipe include things like milk, honey and egg whites to moisturize and heal your skin, and then a mix of cucumber, rosemary and rose oil to reduce inflammation and soothe your skin.
What you need:
1 egg white
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup cucumber
1/2 cup rosemary
1/4 cup rose oil
How to make it:
Combine the egg white, milk, honey, cucumber and rosemary in a bowl.
Using a hand blender, blend the mixture until it is combined and smooth.
Apply the mixture to your face and leave on for 10 minutes.
Rinse the mixture off using a warm, wet washcloth.
Repeat once or twice per week for best results.
4. Exfoliating Face Mask
Whether your skin needs a bit of exfoliation or you’re just looking for an easy DIY face mask recipe, this exfoliating face mask is the perfect way to get your skin moving.
Why it’s great: This face mask recipe contains ingredients that are natural exfoliants, so it will help to get your skin in top condition and reduce the appearance of clogged pores. The ingredients in this face mask recipe include avocado, honey, lemon juice and aloe vera to help exfoliate, as well as a touch of cinnamon, which helps promote circulation.
What you need:
2 ripe avocados
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
How to make it:
Using a hand blender, blend the avocados, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon, and aloe vera gel until smooth.
Apply the mixture to your face, and then leave on for 15 minutes.
Rinse the mixture off using a warm, wet washcloth.
Repeat once or twice per week for best results.
5. Face Mask For Sagging Skin
When it comes to sagging skin, many people tend to avoid trying to fix it because they’re afraid it’ll cause it to get worse. If that’s the case, this face mask is the perfect recipe to try to help your skin stay smooth and youthful.
Why it’s great: This face mask recipe combines ingredients that are known for reducing inflammation, which will help to keep your skin soft and smooth. The ingredients in this face mask include aloe vera, honey, chamomile, green tea and chlorella.
What you need:
1/2 cup chamomile tea
1/4 cup aloe vera
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon green tea
2 tablespoons chlorella
How to make it:
Combine the chamomile tea, aloe vera, honey, green tea and chlorella in a bowl.
Using a hand blender, blend the mixture until it is combined and smooth.
Apply the mixture to your face, and then leave on for 10 minutes.
Rinse the mixture off using a warm, wet washcloth.
Repeat once or twice per week for best results.
6. Homemade Soothing Eye Cream
One of the best things about homemade natural eye cream is that you don’t need to be a skin care expert to make it! While you might not want to start experimenting with eye creams right now, this eye cream recipe is perfect for anyone looking to try making their own natural eye cream.
Why it’s great: The ingredients in this eye cream include things that are known to help relieve the symptoms of eczema, like cucumber, lavender and rosemary. The ingredients also contain things that are known to help with the signs of aging, like avocado and sunflower oil.
What you need:
1 cup aloe vera gel
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup cucumber
1/4 cup sunflower oil
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lavender essential oil
1 tablespoon rosemary essential oil
How to make it:
Combine the aloe vera gel, honey, cucumber, sunflower oil, water and the lavender and rosemary essential oils in a bowl.
Using a hand blender, blend the mixture until it is combined and smooth.
Apply the mixture to your face, and then leave on for 15 minutes.
Rinse the mixture off using a warm, wet washcloth.
Repeat once or twice per week for best results.
7. DIY Homemade Moisturizer
Looking to try making your own natural moisturizer? This DIY natural moisturizer recipe is a great place to start.
Why it’s great: This natural moisturizer recipe is loaded with ingredients that will keep your skin moisturized and looking fresh. The recipe includes things like avocado, honey, olive oil, rosemary and aloe vera, so it’s sure to be a winner.
What you need:
1 cup aloe vera gel
1 cup honey
1 cup olive oil
3/4 cup sunflower oil
2 tablespoons rosemary essential oil
2 tablespoons lavender essential oil
1/4 cup avocado
How to make it:
Combine the aloe vera gel, honey, olive oil, sunflower oil, rosemary and lavender essential oils in a bowl.
Using a hand blender, blend the mixture until it is combined and smooth.
Stir in the avocado.
Using a teaspoon, apply the mixture to your face and leave on for 15 minutes.
Rinse the mixture off using a warm, wet washcloth.
Repeat once or twice per week for best results.
