DIY Beauty Products: Crafting Your Own Sustainable Makeup
Hello again gurus! I’ve got a really exciting blog post today for you DIY queens who love a challenge. Sustainable beauty is at. An all-time high just now. Especially in concerns to using natural products that are gentle on the skin and contain zero to no chemicals. DIY makeup products have been trending for a while now and there are so many different products you can create from your own home with a little creativity. Not only this, creating your own products mean you can really customise ingredients to suit your skin. So, let’s get into it!
First of all, we’re going to start with a really easy one. Lip scrubs! I don’t know about you gurus, but lip scrubs take me back to my childhood when I’d go into Lush stores just for their bubble-gum lip scrub. I was literally obsessed, not only did they taste amazing, but the intensely smooth feeling of your lips after you used the product was addicting. Buying lip scrubs can be expensive however they are actually pretty cheap and easy to make at home. Here is how to do it.
DIY: Organic Lip Scrub
This absolutely basic recipe is perfect if you have no ingredients in the house:
Not only will this taste so sweet on your lips but also will be a great method of exfoliation.
Now you can be creative when it comes to lip scrubs, you can add different oils as a form of moisture for example:
If you are not a fan of oils, you can also use petroleum jelly as an alternative.
Now for exfoliants you can use a number of different things, for example:
You can also add some of your favourite essential oils, fruits to add a little bit of flavour or scents to your creation.
Get creative and show us some of your beauty recipes, remember to store in an airtight container and use away.
DIY: Sustainable Lip Balm
Now to seal those freshly scrubbed lips, A organic homemade lip balm to lock that moisture in. Lip balms are a super easy product to make and takes hardly any time to make. So to begin with you’ll need a few different products that I will list below:
- Coconut Oil
- Honey
- Your choice of oil (Sweet Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil)
- Empty lip balm tubes or container
- Essential oils if you wish.
- Beeswax Pellets
Step One:
First of all, measure out some coconut oil, your choice of other oil and your beeswax and melt over a glass bowl over a small saucepan filled with water (the same method as how you would melt chocolate) and on a low heat let the products melt.
Step Two:
Once they have melted and combined, stir in some honey and also your essential oils if you are using.
Step Three:
Pour into your choice of container.
Not only are these Lip Balms truly organic, but they are also super moisturizing and soft on the lips. You can get so creative and create your own recipes, please show us in the comments what recipes you gurus are trying.
Okay Gurus, we know you are living for the lip oil trend. With the Dior oils trending all over Tik-Tok and beauty brands from all over creating their own takes on lip-oils, I am going to give you guys a recipe for you to create your own custom lip-oil.
First of all:
You need to decide which oils work best for you, To create your own you need to decide on a carrier oil, you can also use many oils depending on your preference.
Oils we would suggest are:
You will then:
Mix a thickening agent with your chosen carrier oil such as vegetable glycerin or honey.
Get Creative:
You can also combine your own preference of ingredients, you can add essential oils, more moisturizing ingredients, and pigments depending on which look you are aiming for.
Bottle It Up:
Get that mixture and bottle it up. Remember to store in a cool place.
DIY: Organic Eyeliner
Our last DIY secret is DIY eyeliner. Now this is probably one of the most difficult recipes. Only because the ingredients are a little harder to find and not everybody is going to have access to these products from home. However, a little search on amazon will help you locate these items. The basic items that you will need is:
First of all
Over a low heat, melt beeswax, coconut wax and shea butter using the same method as above.
Next
Then add the jojoba oil, kaolin clay and also the almond oil.
Finally
Mix in the black oxide until everything is combined. You will then have a thin black liquid that you can pour into any container of your choice. You can pour mixture inti a post to create a brush on eyeliner or you can find a stick mould that you can use to draw on. Whatever’s easiest for you.
And there you have it, gurus! From lip scrubs to lip balms, custom lip oils, and even your very own eyeliner, these DIY beauty recipes are not only fun to make but also allow you to control exactly what goes into the products you use on your skin. Embracing sustainable beauty is all about creativity, personalization, and knowing that you’re using gentle, natural ingredients. So, gather your supplies, get mixing, and let your inner beauty alchemist shine. Don’t forget to share your creations and recipes in the comments – we can’t wait to see what you come up with! Happy crafting, DIY queens!
