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Oh, the cost of trying to look our best! Every year, we shell out thousands in pursuit of flawless skin and a youthful appearance. Advertisements bombard us with promises of eternal beauty and wrinkle-free perfection.

But here’s the catch: many of these products contain harmful chemicals that could be doing more harm than good. Don’t be swayed by fancy packaging and flowery language; it’s crucial to know exactly what’s in the skincare products you use.

The good news is, you can recreate most of those pricey products right at home. Using natural ingredients, these DIY solutions not only promise to nourish and heal your skin but also save you a bundle compared to store-bought alternatives.

Here are five DIY beauty products your skin—and your wallet—will adore:

1. Revitalizing Eye Cream
– Make your eyes pop with this natural revitalizing eye cream.
– 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:
– Combine all ingredients (except vitamin E) in a double boiler.
– Stir gently until melted and well mixed.
– Remove from heat and pour into sterilized jars.
– Use daily under makeup or before bed.

2. Gentle Face Wipes
– Keep your face fresh with these DIY 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:
– Cut an old, clean t-shirt into 2″x2″ squares.
– Mix coconut oil, essential oils, and vitamin E in a bowl.
– Add distilled water and mix gently.
– Soak the squares in the solution and store in a clean jar.

3. Detoxifying Face Mask
– Refresh your skin with this detox mask.
– Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons bentonite clay
– 3 activated charcoal capsules
– 4 teaspoons aloe vera
– 2 teaspoons shea butter
– 2 ounces chamomile tea
– 2 drops peppermint essential oil
– 2 drops eucalyptus essential oil
– Directions:
– Brew chamomile tea and melt shea butter.
– Mix tea with melted shea butter.
– Combine clay, charcoal, aloe vera, and essential oils.
– Store in an airtight container and apply twice a week.

4. Herbal Face Toner
– Keep your face feeling fresh with this herbal toner.
– Ingredients:
– Fresh or dried organic thyme
– Witch hazel
– Directions:
– Sterilize a small glass jar and fill with witch hazel.
– Add thyme and let steep for two days in a cool place.
– Apply with a cotton ball morning and night.

5. Anti-Aging Face Cream
– Turn back time with this moisturizing anti-aging cream.
– Ingredients:
– ¼ cup almond oil
– 2 tablespoons beeswax
– ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil
– 1 tablespoon shea butter
– 10 drops essential oils of your choice
– Directions:
– Combine all ingredients in a glass jar.
– Simmer water in a pot and place the jar in it to melt the mixture.
– Once melted, let it cool and apply morning and night.

Looking for more natural beauty recipes? If you’re interested in over 75 DIY recipes for radiant skin and hair, check out the Everyday Roots downloadable book. It also includes 105+ home remedies and 35+ DIY household products and cleaners.