DIY Cosmetics: Why Everyone's Into It and 2 Recipes You'll Love

You know that moment when you feel like resetting everything — your mind, your closets, your skin? When you want to restore everything to factory settings?
Well, that's exactly where the whole DIY (do it yourself) philosophy in cosmetics was born from.

People want to know what they're putting on their face, they want control over not having hidden chemical "wonders," and they want to enjoy the process. Because let's be real, there's something incredibly calming when you take a spoon of coconut oil, mix it with honey and some essential oil, make the whole kitchen smell amazing, and end up with a little beauty gem you put together yourself. It's like mini therapy.

Why Is Everyone Getting Into DIY Right Now?

First... clean beauty.
More and more of us are looking for products with few ingredients, without unnecessary chemicals, just the basics that really nourish the skin.

Second... sustainability.
You make small quantities, use jars from old jams, don't accumulate plastic, and you're actually eco-friendly without trying too hard.

Third... fun!
You don't feel like you're working in a laboratory, but in your own little kitchen of love. When you mix a balm, it's your creation, your signature. You can gift it to a friend, your mom, or best of all — keep it for yourself, because let's be honest, who deserves it more than you? :)

Lip & Cuticle Balm — A Little Hero in Your Pocket

This is that product you always need. I carry it everywhere: in my bag, on my nightstand, even in my jacket pocket. And it doesn't just save lips but also nails and those annoying dry hangnails that always snag at the wrong time.

What you need:

• a spoon of coconut oil

• a spoon of shea butter (or cocoa butter if you love the smell of chocolate)

• a teaspoon of beeswax (optional, to make it firmer so it doesn't melt immediately)

• a few drops of essential oil of your choice and love

How to make it:
Put everything in a container over steam, let it melt and combine. Remove from heat, wait a few seconds, and add the essential oil. Mix and pour into a small jar or container. Let it set and that's it — your little pocket spa.

How to use it:
Scoop a little with your finger and apply to lips. And while you're at it, go over your nails too. Your cuticles will be soft and neat, and your lips will never beg for balm in the middle of the day again.

Sugar, Coconut Oil, and Honey Scrub — Dessert for Your Skin

If you've ever wanted a dessert that goes on your skin, here it is. Simple, sweet, and works wonders.

What you need:

• 2 spoons of brown sugar (white works too, but brown is gentler)

• a spoon of coconut oil

• a spoon of honey

How to make it:
Just mix everything in a bowl until you get a smooth mixture. If your coconut is solid, melt it a bit first. Store in a small jar and you have a scrub whenever you feel like it.

How to use it:
In the shower or just on your hands, apply to damp skin, massage in circular motions, then rinse. Sugar removes dead cells, coconut nourishes, and honey soothes and restores moisture.
Result? Skin soft as butter, and you're happy as if you'd been to a spa treatment.

Little Tips & Tricks

• Make small quantities so it's always fresh.

• If using essential oils, watch the dosage and do a skin test.

• Don't buy plastic, recycle jars you already have.

And know — DIY is great for basic care and enjoyment, but some things we still leave to laboratories and scientists. ;)

So...

DIY cosmetics isn't just a cream or scrub, but the feeling that you made something for yourself, with your own hands, your own taste.
It's that moment when you smell the jar and know: This is mine.

And once you try it, you'll hardly want to buy industrial products in plastic tubes anymore.

So, when the next creative wave hits you — grab coconut, sugar, and honey, turn on some music, and put together a little spa ritual at home. ????
Because self-care doesn't always have to come packaged with a label. Sometimes the best is the one you make yourself.

Kisses, bye!