More people are turning to natural skincare products to avoid harsh chemicals, soothe sensitive skin, and take a more holistic approach to beauty. Making your own plant-based skincare at home can be simple and rewarding—but there are important safety tips you need to know, especially when using essential oils.
In this post, you’ll learn:
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What you need to make natural skincare
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5 simple, water-free DIY recipes
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How to use essential oils safely
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When it’s best to ask a skincare professional for help
Why Make Your Own Natural Skincare?
DIY natural skincare gives you control over the ingredients you use on your body. It can also:
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Save you money
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Let you avoid allergens or irritants
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Reduce plastic waste and packaging
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Allow you to personalize scents, textures, and effects
Whether you’re making a facial oil, body butter, lip balm, or scrub, the best results come from using clean, high-quality ingredients and following safe formulation practices.
What You'll Need
Most basic skincare recipes use:
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Carrier oils (like jojoba, almond, or rosehip oil)
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Butters (like shea or cocoa butter)
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Waxes (like beeswax or plant-based candelilla wax)
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Optional essential oils (for scent or skin benefits)
These ingredients are safe, stable, and don't contain water, which means your product won’t need preservatives if used correctly and stored well.
5 Easy Natural Skincare Recipes
1. ✨ Face Oil for Glowing Skin
Ingredients:
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2 tbsp jojoba oil
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1 tbsp rosehip oil
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1 tbsp argan oil
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2 drops lavender essential oil (optional)
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1 drop frankincense essential oil (optional)
Instructions: Mix and store in a dropper bottle. Apply a few drops to damp skin after cleansing.
2. 💧 Whipped Body Butter
Ingredients:
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1/2 cup shea butter
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1/4 cup coconut oil
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2 tbsp sweet almond oil
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5 drops lavender essential oil (optional)
Instructions:
Melt shea and coconut oil, stir in almond oil and essential oil, cool until semi-solid, then whip until fluffy.
3. 💋 Natural Lip Balm
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp beeswax
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1 tbsp coconut oil
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1 tbsp shea butter
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1 drop peppermint or vanilla extract
Instructions:
Melt all ingredients, pour into lip balm tubes or tins, let set.
4. 🌾 Oat & Honey Scrub
Ingredients:
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2 tbsp finely ground oats
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2 tbsp raw honey
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1 tbsp jojoba or olive oil
Instructions:
Mix into a paste and massage gently onto damp skin. Rinse with warm water.
5. 🧖♀️ Clay Detox Mask
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp kaolin or bentonite clay
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1 tsp aloe vera gel or yogurt
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1 tsp rose water
Instructions:
Blend into a smooth paste. Apply to the face, leave for 5–7 minutes, then rinse before it fully dries.
Essential Oil Safety: What You Must Know
Essential oils are powerful, and even though they're natural, they must be used with care.
Safety tips:
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Always dilute essential oils in a carrier oil.
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Avoid using more than 5–6 drops total per 30 ml (1 oz) of product.
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Some oils (like lemon or bergamot) are phototoxic—they can cause burns when exposed to sunlight.
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Avoid strong oils like cinnamon, clove, and peppermint unless guided by a professional.
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Essential oils are not recommended for children, pregnant women, or pets without expert advice.
When in doubt, it’s better to skip essential oils or speak with a trained skincare formulator.
Why Professional Formulation Might Be a Better Option
Everyone’s skin is different. What works for one person might irritate another—especially with conditions like eczema, acne, or sensitive skin.
As a trained biologist and professional skincare formulator, I help people create custom natural products tailored to their specific skin needs. You’ll get:
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Safe, effective formulations
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Ingredient guidance based on your skin goals
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Products that are handmade with care, not guesswork
Want Something Made Just for You?
DIY is fun, but if you want a formula that’s safe, effective, and truly suited to your skin, I’m here to help.
📩 Contact me today for a consultation or custom formulation. Let’s create natural skincare that really works—for you.