15 DIY Beauty Recipes That Will Revolutionize Your Routine

Advice & Stories, Living & Spending
on August 5, 2014

Next time you run out of an expensive go-to beauty product, head to the kitchen cabinet instead of the department store. These DIY beauty products are made with three ingredients or less—most of which are probably already stocked in your pantry.

 

Skin-Brightening Mask

Unripened papaya contains enzymes that dissolve dead skin cells, giving your face a bright glow, while yogurt and honey add texture to the mask and help your skin retain moisture. Get the Recipe

DIY Beauty Recipes That Will Change Your Routine

Whole Living

 

Sea Salt Spray for Beachy Waves

Inspired by the sea, this spray works with just water, sea salt and lemon. Give your hair a beachy, messy look with this spray, and the addition of lemon juice works to lighten your hair in the sun. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes That Will Revolutionize Your Routine

The Everygirl

 

Coffee Sugar Scrub

This exfoliating scrub gives us another reason to love coffee! Coffee and caffeine are known to diminish the appearance of cellulite and tighten and tone skin. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes That Will Revolutionize Your Routine

Gimme Some Oven

 

Easy Dry Shampoo

The cornstarch in this dry shampoo will lift roots and serve as a quick-fix when there’s no time to wash and dry. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes That Will Revolutionize Your Routine

Cute DIYs

 

Ultimate Smooth Leg Scrub

You only need sugar and olive oil for this simple scrub. The sugar exfoliates, while the olive oil moisturizes, leaving you with ultra-smooth legs. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes That Will Revolutionize Your Routine

Makeup.com

 

Hair Tonic

Say goodbye to dull hair. This two-ingredient tonic will keep your hair glossy all week long. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes That Will Revolutionize Your Routine

Clementine Daily

 

Blackhead Remedy

Honey reportedly has natural antibacterial properties and antioxidants. This moisturizing mask will eliminate blackheads and keep your face looking and feeling squeaky clean. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes That Will Revolutionize Your Routine

Prototype Mama

 

Avocado Hair and Face Mask

Avocados and apple cider vinegar are known for being healthy to consume, but they can also help rejuvenate your hair and skin. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes That Will Revolutionize Your Routine

Lauren Conrad

 

Natural Toner

Apple cider vinegar tightens pores, clears acne and fights future breakouts. There’s no need to purchase a pricey toner when this one ingredient tackles so much. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes That Will Revolutionize Your Routine

The Beauty Department

 

Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

This conditioning hair cream is the perfect anti-frizz serum. Yogurt helps hair stimulate hair follicles; honey retains the moisture in your hair, and coconut oil conditions while adding a touch of shine. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes

Our Little Green Dot

 

Makeup Remover Wipes

Paper towels, coconut oil and water make quick and easy makeup remover wipes to replace those expensive store-bought wipes that seem to run out so fast. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes

One Good Thing

 

Lip-Gloss

If you happen to have way too many eye shadows and not enough lip-gloss, then you’re in luck! This DIY lip-gloss mixes Vaseline with whatever eye shadow you think would make the perfect lip hue. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes

The Wonder Forest

 

Makeup Brush Cleaner

While you are supposed to clean your makeup brushes once a month, most people aren’t likely to have makeup brush cleaner lying around. This simple cleaner only uses a little dish soap and olive oil. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes

Jiggity Jog

 

Lip Scrub

Lip scrub works wonders on dry and cracked lips, but a lip scrub should be used year-round, not just in the winter months. This DIY lip balm will keep your lipstick in place and your lips smooth. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes

Isn’t That Sew

 

Teeth Whitener

By making your own teeth whitener, you can skip pricey whitening strips or professional whitening treatments at the dentist. Strawberries contain malic acid, which removes stains. Get the Recipe

15 DIY Beauty Recipes

Peta

 

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