Glow Naturally: DIY Makeup Recipes You Can Make at Home with Everyday Ingredients

 

Natural DIY Makeup Recipes

1. Beetroot Lip Tint

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon beetroot juice (freshly extracted or store-bought)

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Mix beetroot juice with coconut oil until smooth.
2. Apply a small amount to your lips for a natural pinkish tint and moisturising effect.
3. Store in a small clean container or lip balm tube.

Benefits:

1. Beetroot is a natural moisturiser, helping to combat dryness and chapped lips.
2. Beetroot can act as a gentle exfoliant, helping to remove dead skin and improve lip texture.
3. This beetroot tint can also be used as a blush.

2. Coffee Eye Shadow

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon finely ground coffee (espresso grind preferred)

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil or aloe vera gel

Instructions:

1. Mix the coffee grounds with coconut oil or aloe vera gel until it forms a paste.
2. Use a small brush or finger to apply as eyeshadow.
3. Keep refrigerated if using aloe vera gel; otherwise, store in a sealed container.

Benefits:

1. Caffeine can help reduce puffiness and the appearance of dark circles.
2. Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which means it reduces blood flow to the skin and makes it look brighter and tighter.
3. Caffeine promotes a healthier ocular surface and may reduce the prevalence of dry eye diseases.

3. Tinted Moisturiser (Light Coverage Foundation)

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon your favourite moisturiser or aloe vera gel

• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder (for colour)

• A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional for tone adjustment)

Instructions:

1. Mix moisturiser with cocoa powder until you reach your skin tone.
2. Blend well and apply as a light-coverage foundation or BB cream.
3. Store in a small squeeze bottle or jar.

Benefits:

1. Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect against free radical damage and premature aging.
2. Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
3. Nutmeg can help soothe skin conditions like dermatitis and sunburn.
4. The amount of cocoa powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg can be adjusted according to your skin tone.

4. Natural Setting Spray

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rosewater

• 1 teaspoon aloe vera juice

• Optional: 1–2 drops lavender or tea tree essential oil

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients and pour into a spray bottle.
2. Shake before use and lightly mist your face to set makeup.
3. Keep refrigerated for freshness.

Benefits:

1. Rosewater is a natural humectant, helping the skin retain moisture and reducing redness and irritation.
2. Aloe vera helps in moisturising and soothing the skin.
3. Lavender oil is known for its calming scent and helps with acne, inflammation, and dryness.
4. Tea tree oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antifungal agent.

5. Activated Charcoal Eyeliner

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon activated charcoal powder

• 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

Instructions:

1. Blend activated charcoal powder with aloe vera gel until you get a smooth, thick consistency.
2. Apply carefully using a thin brush as eyeliner.
3. Keep refrigerated and use within a week for freshness.

Benefits:

1. Activated charcoal creates a deep black colour and helps to accentuate the shape and size of the eyes.
2. It can bind to and draw out impurities, excess oil, and toxins from the skin.

6. Honey and Sugar Lip Scrub

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon sugar (brown or white)

Instructions:

1. Mix honey and sugar to create a gritty paste.
2. Gently scrub lips in circular motions to exfoliate and moisturise.
3. Rinse off with warm water and follow with a lip balm.
4. Store leftovers in a small container for up to two weeks.

Benefits:

1. Sugar granules provide gentle physical exfoliation, sloughing away dead skin cells that make the lips look dark and dull.
2. Honey holds antioxidant and antibacterial properties, helping soothe and heal chapped lips while promoting skin regeneration.
3. Exfoliating with a scrub helps lip balms and other treatments penetrate the skin more effectively.

7. Turmeric Face Highlighter

Ingredients:

• A pinch of turmeric powder

• 1 tablespoon shea butter or aloe vera gel

Instructions:

1. Mix turmeric powder with shea butter or aloe vera gel until smooth.
2. Apply lightly to the cheekbones or high points of the face for a warm, golden glow.
3. Store in a small jar and use sparingly to avoid a yellow tint.

Benefits:

1. Turmeric contains curcumin, which can inhibit melanin production and lead to a brighter skin tone.
2. Shea butter helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and is rich in vitamins and fatty acids.
3. Aloe vera helps with hydration and reduces blemishes.

8. DIY Mascara (Natural Black/Brown)

Ingredients:

• 1/4 teaspoon activated charcoal (for black) or cocoa powder (for brown)

• 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel

• 1/4 teaspoon beeswax (melted)

• 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Mix everything into a smooth paste.
2. Use a clean mascara wand to apply.
3. Store in a small airtight container and use within a week.

Benefits:

1. Coconut oil or aloe vera gel moisturises and helps prevent lash breakage, promoting healthier-looking lashes.
2. Beeswax adds water resistance, making the mascara less prone to smudging or running.