We shell out thousands of dollars every year to keep our faces and bodies looking great. With marketing campaigns bombarding us with promises of eternal beauty and wrinkle-free skin, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype.

However, it’s crucial to be aware that many of these products contain harmful chemicals that can do more harm than good. Don’t let the fancy packaging and appealing descriptions mislead you—make sure to check the ingredients of the products you use.

The good news is that you can make many of these expensive store-bought products at home. Using natural ingredients, these DIY options can nourish and heal your skin at a fraction of the cost. Here are five DIY beauty products that your skin and wallet will thank you for:

Revitalizing Eye Cream

This natural eye cream will help your eyes look awake and refreshed.

Ingredients:
– 4 teaspoons avocado oil
– 2 teaspoons calendula oil
– 2 teaspoons rosehip oil
– ½ teaspoon cornstarch
– 2 teaspoons melted beeswax
– 1 vitamin E capsule
– 3 drops lemon essential oil

Directions:
1. Add all ingredients, except the vitamin E, to a double boiler.
2. Stir gently with a whisk until everything is combined and melted.
3. Remove from heat and pour into sterile jars.
4. Use a little bit of cream daily under makeup and before bed.

Gentle Face Wipes

Ingredients:
– 2 cups distilled water
– 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
– 8 drops tea tree essential oil
– 8 drops grapefruit essential oil
– 3 drops vitamin E oil

Directions:
1. Cut up an old clean t-shirt towel into 2″x2″ squares.
2. Pour the coconut oil into a large bowl.
3. Add the essential oils and vitamin E, and stir.
4. Add the distilled water and mix gently.
5. Place your squares in a bowl to soak up the solution and then put the squares in a clean jar with a lid.
6. Store the face wipes at room temperature or in the refrigerator for a cool and refreshing feel.

Detoxifying Face Mask

Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons bentonite clay
– 3 capsules activated charcoal
– 4 teaspoons aloe vera
– 2 teaspoons shea butter
– 2 ounces chamomile tea
– 2 drops peppermint essential oil
– 2 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Directions:
1. Brew the tea and melt the shea butter in a double boiler.
2. Mix the tea and melted shea butter together.
3. Combine the clay and activated charcoal.
4. Add aloe vera and essential oils, then mix well.
5. Store in an air-tight container.
6. Apply to your face and leave for about 15 minutes. Rinse off and pat dry. Use twice a week and follow up with a light layer of coconut oil for moisturizing.

Herbal Face Toner

This toner will help remove bacteria and debris, leaving your face fresh and vibrant.

Ingredients:
– Fresh or dried organic thyme
– Witch hazel

Directions:
1. Sterilize a small glass jar and fill it with witch hazel.
2. Place the thyme in the witch hazel and let it steep for two days in a cool place.
3. Apply to your face using a soft cotton ball in the morning and evening.

Anti-Aging Face Cream

This moisturizing serum will help you turn back the clock.

Ingredients:
– ¼ cup almond oil
– 2 tablespoons beeswax
– ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil
– 1 tablespoon shea butter
– 10 drops of essential oil of your choice

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a clean glass jar.
2. Put about 4 inches of water in a pot and simmer.
3. Place the jar with ingredients in the water and let them melt, stirring occasionally.
4. Once melted, pour the mixture into a glass jar and let it sit at room temperature until it hardens into cream.
5. Apply morning and night after washing. Store in a cool location for up to 3 months.