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DIY Beauty Products For a Non-Believer

We asked one skeptical editor to try and find DIY beauty recipes she actually liked. Will she be replacing her stash of products anytime soon? Find out now

July 20, 2012 | by Cinya Burton | 34 COMMENTS

DIY body moisturizer: Grapeseed oil Out of all of the DIY beauty substitutes I tried, this body lotion swap is by far my favorite. I got the tip from Hollywood skin care guru Sonya Dakar (the woman who keeps Gwyneth Paltrow looking flawless). She suggests applying a small amount of grapeseed oil right after I get out of the shower, when my skin is still damp. This way the oil can trap in the moisture. Grapeseed oil is rich in antioxidants (which help prevent premature aging) and fatty acids (which nourish and smooth skin). Plus, because it's one of the lighter, thinner oils out there, you won't feel greasy. I've been using this instead of my old moisturizer for a few weeks now and my skin has never felt softer. Here's a helpful hint if you're going to try this yourself: Remember that with oil, a little goes a long way.

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Love the hair oil! cant wait to try some of the others!

by 92jess11 Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 03:36AM Report as inappropriate

i love DIY i love to do at home spa days i will be using these soon :D

by rayshaviolet Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 04:38PM Report as inappropriate

I love DIY

by LittleBunny Monday, January 21, 2013 at 10:34AM Report as inappropriate

I am a true believer of the oil and coconut oil.. I have LONG hair and this always helps me. These are great easy to make recipes.. I can't wait to try them out.

by Joana84 Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:28PM Report as inappropriate

love these suggestions! i've heard of the face scrub but can't wait to try the lip balm, orange peel scrub and grapeseed oil.

by jenstar313 Friday, January 11, 2013 at 09:50AM Report as inappropriate

I gave this article 9 stars!! This article is amazing. I think there's something really to be said about making your own beauty products / treatments. You know EXACTLY what goes in them and the fact that all of these DIY recipes are under 5 ingredients makes it even better. The only reason why I took of a star is because most people don't have all the oils in their home. Other than that - spot on article!

by Nikkisuchaqt Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 07:48PM Report as inappropriate

The hair oil sounds super nice!

by schien Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 12:51AM Report as inappropriate

Nice ideas but I'm not really a DIY girl so I'll stick with buying store brands already made. No preparation required.

by EricaF123 Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 09:42AM Report as inappropriate

Nice ideas!

by robyne00 Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 04:34PM Report as inappropriate

That hair mask looks sounds awesome!

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 09:52AM Report as inappropriate

will try the hair mask.

by nicky22 Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 08:06PM Report as inappropriate

Definitely want to try the hair mask!!!

by Chris213 Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 06:10PM Report as inappropriate

Home made product is really good but we can't get proper guide how to make it, your tips make me more confident to use home made product .Thanks for this post. h Beauty Therapy North Shore

by Nidhin Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 11:06PM Report as inappropriate

Love home receipes.....will try some of these.

by ShanthiDevi Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 02:01PM Report as inappropriate

im so gonna try the yogurt honey face maskk

by yun_yuwa Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 11:12AM Report as inappropriate

I love trying home made products. I have saved so much money and my skin looks gear without breaking the bank with expensive products. I'm going to try the hair mask it sounds great! Thanks

by Mardel3 Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 05:00PM Report as inappropriate

I would try the hair mask and face mask.... thanks for the tips

by teema Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 07:30PM Report as inappropriate

I'm still laughing about the potato. I was all ready to try it out, but smelling like a potato definitely rules that one out.

by alictasia Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 04:29PM Report as inappropriate

Excellent recipes! I can't wait to try the avocado/coconut oil for my hair and the grapeseed oil for my skin.

by WiccanLady Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 01:54PM Report as inappropriate

Excellent recipes wish I was home to start making them. I especially love the part where the only downfall of the eye recipe was that she smelled like a potato all day. LMAO!

by Lyndamarie Friday, August 3, 2012 at 07:24AM Report as inappropriate

the oatmeal face scrub seems great! and yummy too :)) can't wait to try it, hopefully it won't make my skin break out or anything

by LeSucre Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 01:04AM Report as inappropriate

Totally awesome; I didn't know most of this!

by laurel_longoria Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

DIY: face scrub sounds amazing can't wait to try it.

by fiona_persaud Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 04:09PM Report as inappropriate

Most of these ingredients aren't things that I normally have lying around, but I like the ideas! I may have to add some items to my grocery list...

by tallredamanda Monday, July 30, 2012 at 05:50AM Report as inappropriate

I'm saving this to try some of these out!

by asiagirl4ever Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 05:40AM Report as inappropriate

Rosemary....yuuummmm

by volta Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 04:28AM Report as inappropriate

can't wait to try some of these

by jaye_tyler Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 09:16PM Report as inappropriate

That foot scrub looks heavenly.

by Roxalyn Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 04:35PM Report as inappropriate

I don"t mind DIY. But I don"t keep all though oils in my home. I would have to go out and buy them, and if I am going to buy something I might as well buy the product thats already made.

by Mysterylady Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 09:07AM Report as inappropriate

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

by selma Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 12:13AM Report as inappropriate

awesome

by Nicole2814 Monday, July 23, 2012 at 07:02PM Report as inappropriate

I love at home DIY treatments. I do them all the time and see such great results.

by tiffany_gallehugh Monday, July 23, 2012 at 02:19PM Report as inappropriate

The hair mask sounds great!

by AutumnFlower Monday, July 23, 2012 at 10:06AM Report as inappropriate

Ill try the coconut oil one, see if it works!!!

by yestfl Monday, July 23, 2012 at 09:53AM Report as inappropriate

Some of these DIYs are nice, I like honey and oatmeal for exfoliating and moisturizing my skin I haven't had much luck with using oil on my skin- it always leaves a very unpleasant residue somehow, and ends up on everything I happen to touch.

by venenumletalis Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 09:54AM Report as inappropriate

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