DIY Skincare Tips for Every Skin Type: A Complete Guide

DIY skincare ideas for different skin types

  • Dry Skin
  • Oily Skin
  • Combination Skin
  • Sensitive Skin
  • Acne-Prone Skin
  • Normal Skin

Here InfoMades explores the perfect DIY skincare routine with our easy and natural solutions for every skin type. From DIY skin care tips to homemade skincare routines, we offer simple recipes for dry, oily, combination, and sensitive skin. Using natural skincare homemade ingredients, you can create effective face masks, cleansers, and moisturizers right at home. Pamper your skin with these gentle, homemade remedies and healthy food for glowing, healthy skin!

1. For Dry Skin

Dry Skin

Cleansing

DIY Milk Cleansing:

Items: Row Milk (2 tbsp), Honey (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Mix these items and gently apply them to the skin with clean cotton. Carefully wipe and rinse with warm water.

Benefits: This tip adds hydration and cleans your face without over-drying.

scrubbing

DIY Brown sugar scrub:

Items: Brown sugar (2 tbsp), Olive Oil (1 tbsp), Honey (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Gently circular motion massage on your skin for 2 minutes. Rinse with water.

Benefits: Remove dead skin cells.

Face Masks

Avocado & Honey Mask:

Items: Avocado (half), Honey (1 tbsp), Coconut oil (1 tsp),

How to apply: Mix coconut oil and honey in mashed avocado and apply. Wait for 10-15 minutes and rinse.

Benefits: provides hydration and nutrients.

Banana & Yogurt Mask:

Items: Banana (half), Yogurt (1 tbsp), Honey (1 tsp),

How to apply: Mix yogurt and honey in a ripe banana and apply to skin, Wait for 10-15 minutes and rinse.

Benefits: Softens and moisturizes dry patches.

Toners

DIY Rose Water Toners

Items: Rose Water (1 tbsp), Glycerin (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Mix these items and apply them on your skin with clean cotton.

Benefits: Refreshes and hydrates

Moisturizers

Shea Butter Cream

Items: Shea Butter (2 tbsp), Almond Oil (1 tsp), Lavender Essential Oil (1 Drop).

How to Apply: Whip the ingredients and apply them to your face.

Benefits: Deeply nourishes and locks in moisture.

Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil

Items: Aloe Vere Gel (2 tbsp), Coconut Oil (1 tsp).

How to apply: Mix these items and apply them as a lightweight moisturizer.

Benefits: Dryness hydration.

Lip Care

Honey Lip Mask

Items: Honey (1 tbsp), Vitamin E oil (1 drop).

How to Apply: Apply before bed and leave it overnight.

Benefits: Heals cracks and keeps lips soft.

2. For Oily Skin

Oily skin

Cleansing

DIY Tea Tree Oil Cleanser

Items: castile soap (2 tbsp), tea tree essential oil (2 drops), Honey (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Mix items and gently massage into the skin. Rinse with warm water.

Benefits: Tea tree oil helps fight acne-causing bacteria, and honey provides moisture without clogging pores.

DIY Lemon & Honey Cleanser

Items: Lemon Juice (1 tbsp), Honey (1 tbsp), Water (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix it and apply it on your skin. Rince after 1-2 minutes.

Benefits: Lemon helps balance oil production, while honey soothes and hydrates

scrubbing

DIY Oatmeal Scrub

Items: Grount ots (2 tbsp), Yogurt (2 tbsp), Lemon Juice (2 tsp).

How to Apply: Mix and gently apply. Rinse with warm water.

Benefits: Oats absorb excess oil and lemon helps tighten pores.

Face Masks

DIY Clay Mask

Items: bentonite clay (1 tbsp), Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tsp), Water (If needed).

How to Apply: Mix and apply this past for 7-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Benefits: Clay absorbs excess oil, tightens pores, and purifies the skin.

DIY Honey & Cinnamon Mask

Items: Honey (1 tbsp), Cinnamon Powder (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix and Apply for 7-10 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Benefits: Honey is antibacterial, and cinnamon helps reduce inflammation and control oil production.

Toners

DIY Cucumber Toner

Items: Cucumber (1), Aloe vera Juce (1 tbsp), Lemon Juice (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Strain cucumber blend and mix with Aloe vera and lemon juice. And apply with cotton.

Benefits: Cucumber soothes and hydrates, while lemon helps control oil.

Moisturizers

DIY Aloe Vera Gel

Items: Aloe Vere Gel (2 tbsp), Lavender Essential Oil (1 Drop).

How to Apply: Mix and apply on your skin as a moisturizer.

Benefits: Aloe vera hydrates without clogging pores and soothes irritation.

Lip Care

DIY Coconut Oil Lip Balm

Items: Coconut Oil (1 tbsp), Honey (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Apply it on your lips until they dry

Benefits: Coconut oil moisturizes and heals chapped lips.

3. For Combination Skin

Combination skin

Cleansing

DIY Honey & Yogurt Cleanser

Items: Honey (1 tbsp), Yogurt (1 tbsp), Lemon juice (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Mix all things, Apply on your skin, and gently massage for 1-2 minutes. And rinse with water

Benefits: Honey moisturizes and fights bacteria, while yogurt gently exfoliates and brightens the skin.

scrubbing

DIY Coffee & Coconut Scrub

Items: Ground Coffee (1 tbsp), Coconut Oil (1 tbsp), Honey (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Mix it and gently scrub it in circular motions. After 1-2 minutes rinse with warm water.

Benefits: Coffee exfoliates and brightens while coconut oil nourishes dry areas.

Face Masks

DIY Green Tea & Turmeric Mask

Items: Green Tea (1 tbsp), Turmeric (1 tsp), Honey (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix and apply the mask for 7-10 minutes. Rinse with water

Benefits: Green tea controls oil and inflammation, while turmeric brightens and hydrates.

Toners

DIY Cucumber & Aloe Toner

Items: Cucumber (1), Aloe vera Gel (1 tbsp), Rose Water (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Strain cucumber juice, and mix with aloe vera gel and rose water. Apply with clean cotton.

Benefits: Cucumber hydrates and aloe vera cools and repairs your skin.

Moisturizers

DIY Aloe Vera & Vitamin E Moisturize

Items: Aloe Vera gel (2 tbsp), Vitamin E Oil (1 tbsp), Rosewater (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Apply on the whole face.

Benefits: Aloe vera hydrates dry areas, and vitamin E repairs damaged skin.

Lip Care

DIY Coconut Oil Lip Balm

Items: Coconut Oil (1 tbsp), Honey (1 tsp), Vanilla Extract (1 Drop)

How to Apply: Mix it and apply to lips as needed.

Benefits: Coconut oil hydrates and protects, while honey soothes chapped lips.

4. For Sensitive Skin

Cleansing

DIY Oatmeal & Honey Cleanser

Items: Ground Oatmeal (2 tbsp), Honey (1 tbsp), Warm Water (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix the item into past massage for 1-2 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Benefits: soothing and helps calm irritation.

scrubbing

DIY Rice Flour & Honey Exfoliant

Items: Rice Flour (2 tbsp), Honey (2 tbsp), Milk (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix into paste and apply on skin. Rinse with warm water.

Benefits: Rice flour is soft and gentle, while honey nourishes and softens.

Face Masks

DIY Aloe Vera & Lavender Mask

Items: Aloe vera Gel (2 tbsp), Lavender Essential Oil (1-2 Drop).

How to Apply: Mix it and apply it as a thin layer on your skin. After 10-15 minutes rinse with warm water.

Benefits: Aloe vera cools and reduces inflammation, while lavender has calming properties.

DIY Cucumber & Yogurt Mask

Items: Cucumber (Half), Yogurt (2 tbsp), Honey (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Mix yogurt and honey in cucumber juice. Apply to skin and leave for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with water.

Benefits: Cucumber soothes irritation, yogurt hydrates, and honey provides additional moisture.

Toners

DIY Witch Hazel & Aloe Toner

Items: Witch Hazel (2 tbsp), Aloe vera gel (2 tbsp).

How to Apply: Apply with clean cotton.

Benefits: Witch hazel soothes and tightens pores and aloe vera helps reduce inflammation.

Moisturizers

DIY Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Moisturizer

Items: Coconut Oil (1 tbsp), Shea Butter (1 tbsp), Honey (1tsp).

How to Apply: Apply on the face after cleansing and toning.

Benefits: Coconut oil is deeply moisturizing and soothing, while shea butter helps repair and soften.

Lip Care

DIY Honey & Coconut Oil Lip Balm

Items: Honey (1 tsp), Coconut Oil (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Mix and apply for skin as needed.

Benefits: Honey hydrates and coconut oil nourishes.

5. For Acne-Prone Skin

Acne Skin

Cleansing

DIY Lemon & Cucumber Cleanse

Items: Lemon Juice ( 1 tbsp), Cucumber Juice (1 tbsp), Honey (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Mix and Apply on the face with clean cotton. Leave for a few minutes and rinse with warm water.

Benefits: Lemon helps brighten and tighten pores, while cucumber soothes and reduces swelling. Honey moisturizes the skin.

scrubbing

DIY Baking Soda & Honey Scrub

Items: Baking Soda (1 tbsp), Honey (1 tbsp), Water (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix into a paste and gently scrub your skin in circular motions for 1-2 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Benefits: Baking soda helps exfoliate, clear pores, and neutralize bacteria, while honey provides moisture and antibacterial properties.

Face Masks

DIY Clay & Tea Tree Oil Mask

Items: Bentonite Clay (1 tbsp), Tea tree Oil (2-3 Drops), Water (As Required).

How to Apply: Mix it make a smooth paste and apply it on your skin, Avoid the Eye area. Rinse with warm water after 10-15 minutes.

Benefits: Clay helps absorb excess oil and tea tree oil combats bacteria.

DIY Turmeric & Yogurt Mask

Items: Turmeric (1 tsp), Yogurt (1 tbsp), Honey (1 tsp).

How to Apply: Mix into a paste apply on your skin and rinse with warm water after 10-15 minutes.

Benefits: Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, yogurt hydrates, and honey prevents bacterial growth.

Toners

DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Toner

Items: Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tbsp) Water ( 1 cup).

How to Apply: Mix it and after cleansing apply it on your skin.

Benefits: Vinegar helps balance skin pH, and fight acne-causing bacteria.

Moisturizers

DIY Aloe Vera & Rose Water Moisturizer

Items: Aloe Vera Gel (2 tbsp), Rose Water (2 tbsp).

How to Apply: After cleansing apply it on your skin.

Benefits: Aloe vera hydrates and rose water helps balance the skin’s oil.

Lip Care

DIY Honey & Cinnamon Lip Balm

Items: Honey (1 tbsp), Cinnamon Powder (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Apply to the lips as a hydrating balm.

Benefits: Honey hydrates and cinnamon provide gentle natural exfoliation.

6. For Normal Skin

Normal Skin

Cleansing

DIY Milk & Almond Cleanser

Items: Almond Milk (1 tbsp), Milk (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix and gently apply on your skin. Wipe with a smooth and warm cloth.

Benefits: Provide moisture and nourishment.

scrubbing

DIY Sugar & Coconut Oil Scrub

Items: Sugar (1 tbsp), Coconut Oil (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix it and scrub gently, then rinse with warm water.

Benefits: Sugar exfoliates while coconut oil hydrates

Face Masks

DIY Avocado & Yogurt Mask

Items: Ripe Avocado (Half), Yogurt (1 tbsp), Honey (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix yogurt and honey in mashed avocado. apply on the skin for 10-15 minutes before rinse.

Benefits: Avocado provides healthy fats, yogurt hydrates and brightens.

DIY Banana & Honey Mask

Items: Ripe Banana (Half), Honey (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix it and apply it on the skin for 10-15 minutes.

Benefits: Honey keeps the skin soft and glowing and bananas keep the skin hydrated.

Toners

DIY Rose Water & Cucumber Toner

Items: Rose Water (2 tbsp), Cucumber Juice (2 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix and apply with clean cotton.

Benefits: Cucumber calms and hydrates the skin.

Moisturizers

DIY Rosehip Oil & Vitamin E Moisturizer

Items: Rosehip Oil (1 tbsp), Vitamin E Oil (2 Drops).

How to Apply: Mix and apply to the face after cleansing and toning.

Benefits: Rosehip oil brightens and evens out skin tone, while vitamin E deeply nourishes and repairs.

Lip Care

DIY Honey & Sugar Lip Scrub

Items: Honey (1 tbsp), Sugar (1 tbsp).

How to Apply: Mix and scrub gently on your lip.

Benefits: Honey moisturizes, while sugar removes dead skin

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