Handmade Beauty: Make your own beauty products!

Handmade beauty products make a great DIY gift idea. They are perfect for Mother’s Day and even Teacher Appreciation Week. I have collected over 30 great recipes for you to try. You can use them for yourself and also make them as gift ideas. They are inexpensive and perfect for experimenting! Use a few recipes as they are written then experiment with your own great versions. You will most likely find the beauty products of your dreams…all in your own kitchen!

Handmade Beauty Products

So, you want to start making your own DIY beauty products? It is so much easier than you think it is! You can make your own lotion, sugar scrub, bath salts, sunscreen, and so much more.

Getting Start Making Your Own Beauty Products

To get started with handmade beauty products, be sure to see our guide on how to make sugar scrub. This is one of the easiest DIY beauty products you can make. It will help you get started making your own DIY beauty products. Then you can move on to the list below and expand your skills. Then make a list of all of the things you want to make for family and friends. After all, giving handmade is a way to show you care!

Recipes for DIY Beauty Products

Click on each link and then the recipe will open in another tab on your computer. From there, you can pin or print to try these recipes for yourself! Be sure to make a list as you go along of recipes you want to try and who would love them as a gift!

How to make sugar scrub: An easy DIY gift idea for any occasion!

Homemade Sugar Scrub

Learn how to make sugar scrub with our simple instructions below.

DIY Bath Salts

These DIY bath salts have a bright citrus scent that everyone will enjoy!

Rainbow Bath Bombs Recipe

Whip up a batch of these rainbow bath bombs for a party or to give as a gift!

Cucumber Mint Sugar Scrub

Try this fresh and fragrant cucumber mint sugar scrub recipe on your skin while you're relaxing at home. This also makes a great gift idea that is inexpensive and easy to whip up in minutes. This scrub is perfect to use on the body for incredibly soft skin.

Essential Oils for Sore Muscles - a bath salt soak recipe that you will love!

Essential Oil Bath Salts to Soothe Sore Muscles

Relax after a long, hard day with these essential oil bath salts, made with essential oils for sore, achey muscles. These DIY bath salts make a perfect homemade gift!

Learn how to make bath bombs in any shape you can imagine! A fun gift idea for any occasion!

DIY Bath Bombs & Bath Bomb Molds

Make your own DIY bath bombs in any shape you can imagine with this DIY bath bomb and mold tutorial! These homemade bath bombs make perfect gifts.

Sugar Scrub Recipe

This three-ingredient sugar scrub recipe is fun, simple, and smells amazing! Use any combination of scents for a personalized gift anyone will love. Made in just five minutes, you can have a homemade body scrub ready for yourself or loved ones.

The best bath bomb recipe in a star shape! A fun gift for summer! Think Memorial Day, 4th of July, and more!

Best Bath Bomb Recipe (Star-Shaped)

Use this quick and easy bath bomb recipe to make fun star-shaped patriotic red, white, and blue bath bombs! These homemade bath bombs make a great gift idea.

Lavender Sugar Scrub

Make this citrus bath salts gift in a jar for mom for Mother's Day! A simple idea that mom will love to receive!

DIY Citrus Bath Salts

Learn how to make citrus bath salts at home for an amazing gift idea that anyone will love.

Mason Jar Bath Bomb

This mason jar bath bomb in a bag is the perfect way to wind down in the bath after a busy day. Perfect for gift-giving and Mother's Day!

Bubbling Lavender Bath Salts

These homemade lavender bath salts are perfect for any gift-giving occasion! Give the gift of self-care and relaxation with these soothing bubbling bath salts.

teacher gift of a pencil mason jar filled with sugar scrub

Back to School Teacher Gift Idea

Gift this sugar scrub teacher gift for back to school and put a smile on any teacher's face!

Peppermint Bath Salts

Whip up these bath salts and put them in a container in a peppermint pattern! Perfect gift for the holidays!

Milk Bath Recipe

Make a batch of milk bath to give to someone you love! They are sure to enjoy this relaxing bath time treat.

Donut Bath Bombs

A fun bath bomb that anyone will love to get! After all, who doesn’t love donuts?

peppermint soap and more pampering supplies in a jar for a gift

Peppermint Soap Gift in a Jar

Everything they need for a relaxing peppermint bath all in one jar!

Brown Sugar Scrub

Love all things fall and pumpkin? Try this brown sugar scrub for your next spa day!

Beeswax Lotion

Your skin will thank you once you whip up a batch of these homemade lotion.

Himalayan Salt Scrub

This Himalayan salt scrub is a great addition to your own bathroom or whip up a batch as a great gift idea.

Mermaid Lotion Bars

These lotion bars are easy to make and will remind you of mermaids!

Deodorant Lotion Bar

These easy to make bars are the perfect combination of deodorant and lotion!

Shark Soap for Kids

Don’t leave the kids out when planning handmade gifts! Make them this cute shark soap in minutes.

Handmade Soap Recipe

Make soap in any shape with these easy to follow mold making instructions.

10 Minute DIY Lip Balm

A great way to make yourself some lip balm and enough for gifts as well!

Homemade Lip Scrub

Make your own lip scrub with this simple recipe that anyone can make!

Lemon Lavender Salt Soak

Relax with a bath after a long day and add some of this salt soak to your water. You will be so glad you did!

Coffee Milk Soap

If you love all things coffee, you will want to make this coffee milk soap for yourself and to give as a gift!

Sugar Cookie Body Butter

Make your own body butter with this simple recipe that everyone will love!

Chest Rub Bars

These bars will help you to relieve congestion and feel better any time of the year!

Gummy Bear Soap

These cute soaps are perfect for adults and kids! You will love how these jelly soaps turn out!

Add these handmade beauty ideas to your must-make list. You will love the all-natural products and knowing exactly what is in the beauty products that you use on your skin. Handmade beauty products are the ultimate in DIY luxury and they are so affordable. Pick up a few supplies and experiment with several of these recipes. You can also see our collection of DIY lotion recipes here.

So, how many of these handmade beauty products will you be making? I know I have a list to try about a mile long!