Simple Guide of What We Should DIY in Our Beauty Routine

The DIY beauty has been on a steady rise for a while now. It is easier than ever before to craft our beauty treatments! However, it is also overwhelming how many beauty products there are to choose from! So, for the best results, let’s see what is worth DYIing and what is better left for professionals. 

Why should we Consider DIY Beauty?

First of all, sustainability. By making our beauty products at home, we can considerably reduce packaging waste and pollution from transportation and logistics.

Second, we have full control over the ingredients and proportions. And the scent!

Third, it is rewarding, giving us a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. 

Fourth, we can easily tailor our DYI beauty products to our skin and hair type. Or to our preferences. 

What Better to Buy

Some beauty products need deeper knowledge and should be left to professionals. Trying to DIY might result in scarce quality and efficacy. So, what are these products?

• Sunscreen.

A broad-spectrum sunscreen is a non-negotiable. We must use it in our everyday beauty routine to prevent ageing and skin damage from harmful UV rays. Experimenting here might be dangerous. Professional sunscreen undergoes rigorous safety and efficacy testing that cannot be done at home. However, search for sustainable and sea-safe options.

• Retinoids and active ingredients.

Products containing active ingredients like retinoids, AHAs, and BHAs require precise formulations and should be bought from reputable brands to ensure safety and efficacy. DIYing here might result in skin irritation, increased sensitivity, or long-term skin damage. So it is best to leave those to professionals. 

• Mascara.

Mascara for most of us is a number one beauty product for everyday use. It must be safe to prevent eye infections and irritations in our delicate eye area. DIY mascaras are often prone to bacteria growth and might have other safety concerns. So, it might be better to leave this one to professionals, too. 

• Foundation and concealer. 

Foundation and concealer are difficult to DIY as getting the shade and consistency right needs knowledge and skill. DIY beauty products raise safety concerns because of potential bacteria growth. Therefore, with so many options for achieving flawless skin, it is probably not worth attempting a DIY approach in this field.

What to DIY

Now, let’s explore the world of DIY beauty. Some products are easy to make at home with a handful of simple ingredients. So why not unleash your creativity and enjoy the benefits of natural, personalised products?

• Face masks.

Face masks are super easy to DIY and so rewarding. Most of us have the ingredients at home. Simple things like yoghurt, homey, oats, avocado, bananas, etc. can be used to make various types of masks to satisfy your needs. For example, a yoghurt and honey mask is great for moisturising skin. 

• Hair treatments.

Dry and lacklustre hair? No problem, you can fix that at home! The most DYI ingredients for hair are coconut oil, olive oil, eggs, honey and apple cider vinegar. In serious need of deep conditioning? Mix warm coconut oil with honey, cover your hair and leave on for an hour. Or two. Apple cider vinegar diluted with water makes a great rinse, preventing tangling and normalising the scalp’s pH. 

• Lip and Body Scrubs.

The basic recipe involves mixing sugar with nourishing body oil like coconut or olive. You can add a few drops of essential oil for a scent and invigorating properties. For added benefits, add other oils like jojoba or sweet almond. 

• Body shimmer.

Add gold or bronze-coloured mica powder to coconut oil. It will make your skin smooth and shiny without any harsh chemicals! You can use mica powder as an eyeshadow, bronzer, and blush! 

Find a Perfect Balance between Bought and DIY Beauty Products

DIY beauty can enhance your beauty routine and help you have more control of the ingredients and your specific needs and preferences. You will only need several essential ingredients in your pantry.  This will help you quickly create your DIY beauty recipes.

• Explore the DIY beauty world for complementary treatments

The core everyday beauty products should be left to professionals—for example, face moisturiser, cleanser, and sun protection. Then supplement your beauty regimen with homemade scrubs and masks once a week. 

• Customise your store-bought products

For example, you can easily customise your unscented body lotion with a few drops of essential oils or Mica powder for a subtle shine or colour. Another great DIY hack is to mix your daily moisturiser with the foundation to create a tinted moisturiser. 

• Experiment with different ingredients

There is a world of natural ingredients to discover. You can find out what works best for your skin and hair! Remember to journal. Write down your favourite recipes and the proportions used. 

Safety Considerations for DIY Beauty

You can unleash your creativity when DIYing, however, safety should always be your number one consideration when making your beauty products, and storing them. 

• Do research: some natural ingredients might cause irritations and allergic reactions. So it is best to research them before DIYing. 

• Use fresh and high-quality ingredients: for efficacy and safety.

• Level up hygiene. Please ensure that all utensils, containers, and hands are thoroughly clean to prevent contamination and bacteria growth.

• Patch test. Before trying new DIY beauty products. You might have adverse or allergic reactions to new products you are unaware of. Test on a small area of your face or body first. 

DIY beauty can open a new world of satisfying adventure, explore new ingredients and scents, and tailor your beauty regimen to your needs and preferences. Get creative, personalise, and unleash your natural beauty while minimising the use of chemicals and waste at home. So, find your perfect balance between store-bought and DIY beauty products to maintain your hair and skin in top condition.