7 DIY Beauty Products You Can Make At Home

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Are you tired of overpriced, over-packaged beauty products filled with mystery ingredients?

There’s a better way. Making your own DIY beauty products is one of the most empowering (and fun) ways to:

• Save money
• Reduce waste
• Simplify your routine
• Solve specific skin and body care needs
• Customize everything to your own preferences

Best of all, many of these homemade beauty products are incredibly easy to make, and they actually work.

Whether you’re here to green your beauty routine or looking for easy DIY cosmetics to make and sell, I’ve got you covered with 7 tried-and-tested recipes.

Let’s dive in.

1. Antibacterial face mask

Acne is incredibly common, and so are products that make it worse. Many commercial masks and treatments are full of irritating or pore-clogging ingredients. This gentle homemade mask is different. It’s antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and incredibly calming.

Ingredients for DIY antibacterial mask:

• 5 ml witch hazel
• 5 ml rosewater
• ¼ tsp bentonite clay

Directions:

1. Mix the witch hazel and rosewater.
2. Add the clay and stir until smooth.
3. Apply evenly and leave on for 10 minutes.
4. Rinse with warm water.

This one works especially well if you’re breaking out from stress or hormonal changes.

2. Oil-reducing setting spray

If your makeup melts off by midday, a setting spray can be a game-changer, especially one that doesn’t contain alcohol or artificial fragrance.

This DIY version is hydrating and calming, with just three ingredients:

Ingredients for DIY oil-reducing spray:

• 5g aloe vera gel
• A few drops of lavender essential oil
• ½ cup water

Directions:

1. Mix aloe and lavender oil.
2. Add water and stir well.
3. Pour into a clean spray bottle and shake before each use.

It’s lightweight, soothing, and helps your makeup last longer, even on oily skin.

3. Gentle DIY deodorant

Sweat itself doesn’t smell; it’s the bacteria that cause odor. But many commercial deodorants block sweat glands entirely, which isn’t ideal for your health.

This DIY deodorant is gentle, customizable, and genuinely effective. It’s one of my all-time favorites, and here’s a fun story:

My mom loved this recipe so much that she started making it for friends and family. It worked so well (and smelled amazing) that she eventually began selling it at local markets and online! It’s one of those truly easy beauty products to make and sell -low cost, high demand, and totally natural.

Ingredients for DIY deodorant for sensitive skin:

• ¾ cup arrowroot powder
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup shea butter
• ½ tbsp bentonite clay
• 10–15 drops of essential oil

Directions:

1. Melt shea butter and coconut oil using a double boiler.
2. Mix in the arrowroot and clay with a wooden spoon.
3. Add essential oil and stir well.
4. Pour into a jar and let it set in the fridge.

I also have a full guide with 4 deodorant variations for different skin types.

4. Non-greasy body butter

This luxurious body butter is rich yet light, perfect for dry elbows, knees, and feet. It’s more concentrated than a lotion and has a long shelf life because it contains no water.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup shea butter (54g)
• ⅛ cup safflower oil (30 ml)
• 1 tbsp cocoa butter (13g)
• 1½–2 tbsp tapioca starch (~10–15g)
• 1 tbsp kaolin clay (~7g)
• 30 drops vanilla fragrance or essential oil

Directions:

1. Melt shea and cocoa butter in a double boiler.
2. Stir in safflower oil, then chill for 15–25 minutes.
3. Whip with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
4. Gradually add kaolin clay and tapioca starch while mixing.
5. Spoon into jars.

This is one of the most popular homemade beauty products I’ve ever shared. For more details, follow my guide for my non-greasy whipped body butter.

5. Soothing shampoo

Most shampoos rely on sulfates to clean your hair, but those same ingredients strip away healthy oils and damage your scalp.

This homemade shampoo skips the sulfates and instead uses natural ingredients to cleanse gently while reducing dandruff and itchiness.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup liquid Castile soap
• ½ tsp jojoba oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp apple juice
• 6 ground cloves

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Apply to wet hair and massage gently.
3. Rinse thoroughly. Use within 4 days.

Want more ideas? Check out my 7 zero waste shampoo alternatives here.

6. Hydrating lip balm

Most store-bought lip balms offer temporary moisture, then dry your lips out again with alcohols or salicylic acid.

This DIY lip balm is nourishing, long-lasting, and free of junk ingredients. Plus, it costs just a few cents per tube.

Ingredients:

• 4 g candelilla wax
• 20 ml castor oil
• 30 ml almond oil
• 10 drops of vitamin E
• 2 drops of mint essential oil (optional)
• 0.3 g silver mica powder (tiny pinch for shimmer, optional)

Directions:

1. Add the castor oil, almond oil, and candelilla wax to a heatproof bowl.
2. Melt everything slowly over a double boiler (low heat works best).
3. Once the wax is fully melted, remove the bowl from the heat.
4. Let the mixture cool for 30-60 seconds, so it isn’t piping hot.
5. In a tiny dish, mix mica powder with a few drops of almond oil to make a smooth paste, so there are no clumps. (I skipped this step and didn’t have problems with clumps)
6. Stir in the vitamin E, essential oil, and the mica paste.
7. Mix well for about 20-30 seconds so everything blends evenly.
8. Pour the mixture into clean tins.
9. Leave it to set at room temperature until fully solid.
10. Once cooled, close and store your balm in a dry, cool spot.

Find 2 extra DIY lip balm recipes in my guide here.

7. Moisturizing shaving gel

This DIY shaving gel is great for both men and women. It skips the harsh ingredients (like isobutane and triethanolamine) and focuses on natural moisture.

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp aloe vera gel
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• ½ tsp vegetable glycerin
• ½ tsp vitamin E oil
• 3 drops essential oil of your choice

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bottle or jar.
2. Shake well before each use.

This gel helps your razor glide smoothly and leaves your skin soft afterward—no stinging, no dryness.

Final thoughts

Whether you’re tackling breakouts, dry skin, or just want to simplify your routine, these DIY cosmetics are easy, effective, and eco-friendly.

They also make amazing gifts, and in some cases, even side hustles. (Just ask my mom!)

So, which one of these DIY beauty products will you try first?

👉 Don’t forget to grab my free Green Beauty eBook inside the Almost Zero Waste Hub. It’s packed with even more DIY personal care products and step-by-step guides.