I started Organic Beauty Recipes in 2010 to make natural skincare easier, more affordable, and accessible to anyone who wants greater control over the ingredients they use on their skin.
After years of experimenting in my kitchen, I developed a collection of homemade recipes for creams, body butters, lip balms, cleansers, natural perfumes, and more.
Today, Organic Beauty Recipes brings together a community exploring simple, practical alternatives to conventional beauty products.
My goal is to make DIY beauty approachable, enjoyable, and empowering.
Eve
hi ..
im hayaat from indonesia..in long time i want to buy your book beauty….would you like inform me how to buy e book of yours?
i have tried many times buy from amazon but unfortunitly does not works
waiting you reply..
thank u
Hi Eve,
Your first recipe with only 2 ingredients in your book, you use safflower oil. I would like to know if I can replace it with Brazil Nut Oil. I use to buy Tree Hut Shea Body Butter called Brazilian Nut. They no longer make this one.
The Shea butter was pretty thick. Is there anything else you would recommend or change to make this recipe similar to Tree Hut?
Great to learn a lot about how you all started your journey am quite impressed with how far you have come and also to be able to learn from you as well is amazing. Thanks so much and keep doing the good work
Hi Eve,
Love your had lotion recipe. I make it for myself and sister all the time. I wondering if I could use rose water when I’m unable to get my hands on rose hydrosol?
Hello, i have the same question but no answer from Eve ???
I can’t buy your book as an e book on Amazon, when will this be available?
I can’t seem to find Grape Seed Extract on any website including Amazons. I can find Grape seed oil but not extract and I can find grape seed in pill form. I can also find grapefruit seed extract. I am a little confused. In your book you list grapefruit seed extract as one of your top preservatives but in the recipes for both tooth paste and rose face cream you say to use grape seed extract.
Would really like a clarification and where to buy.
Hello ….I wanted to know what can I substitute Grapeefruit seed extract with and more recipes with camelia seed oil
Thank you
Neerja
How do I wash off beeswax face cream?
I tried your beeswax face cream recipe and it came out beautifully. I read that it is hard to wash off wax from skin. I usually use honey to wash my face and would prefer not to use an oil to wash my face.
Is honey good enough to wash the beeswax cream off my face?
I was curious if your DIY makeup remover would work on waterproof mascara? I currently use miceller water for waterproof mascara. I’m not sure if miceller water is a safe/good option.
Hi Eve – I came across organic-beauty-recipes.com and I must say I’m impressed by the work you’ve done…
you have almost 6k followers on Pinterest alone that’s amazing! Your success is clearly growing and the content is influential to your followers. I read your recipe post on, “DIY Face Serum Recipe Anti Wrinkles” and found it super helpful!
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Hi Eve!
This recipe:
Ingredients
1 cup of organic 100% Aloe vera gel
1 capsule of vitamin e or 1 ml or roughly 1/4 tsp
5 drops of lavender essential oil or Chamomile essential oil optional
is this sufficient for a facial cleanser? I wear makeup every day, so I was curious your thoughts on facial cleansers for makeup wearers.
I love your recipes!
Thank you!
Angela
I read your exciting news today. Congratulations, Eve, on your children’s book! Best wishes for hearty sales and delightful times.
Hi Eve!
How are you?
Congratulations for your book. I really love it!!!
I have a question concerning the rose face cream (page 99). I’ve tried to do it for several times, but I do not reach the desiered consistancy. I’ve replaced the beeswax for rice wax in the same proportion.
Can it be a mesuring problem? Some kind of diferencies beetween US and Europe measuring spoons? Can you publish a table with conversions beetween spoons and grams for wax/oils/flower water?
Thank you very much in advance.
Namaste
Ana
Dear Eve,
Hope you are doing great.
This is Ramya, having 5 years of experience in professional writing and blogging. I have just finished reading the article you wrote on DIY Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide. I want to tell you how much I appreciated your clearly written and thought-provoking article. Thank you for your thorough research and clear writing.
I am excited to initiate a collaboration with you to share a few content ideas that fit your website. I have experience writing articles for different websites.
Topics:
1. DIY Yogurt Face Masks for Glowing Skin
2. Summer Superfoods for Skin & Hair
Kindly do let me know if you would be interested in this association. Also, let me know if you want me to suggest more titles.
Looking forward to your response!
Thanks & Regards,
Ramya Karamsetti.
Hi, last year in your newsletter you had an antiviral essential oil blend and elderberry syrup recipes, i saved it in my email but now when i went to look at it, the link didn’t work i was wandering if there was a way you could email it to me, it would be most appreciated, thank you for what you do
I will like to learn more about organic sikn care
I have your book and have been having fun trying a few things. I love making things but there are so many ingredients you need. I am definitely making my own.
Thanks for sharing.
Hi Eve,
Do you have a contact email?
Thanks! Emily
Hi,
I love your book on Organic Beauty recipes.
I am getting ready to make a few different items but I have a question.
At the beginning of the book, you say grapefruit seed extract is a natural preservative. I keep finding recipes that say grapeseed extract (like page 77)for a preservative. I thought they were two different items. Which one is it? Please advise -I don’t want to buy the wrong thing.
Hi Eve,
Do you have a good scrub recipe for my face, I have lots of spots (not acne) but I want to find a simple yet effective facial scrub.
That will tackle hyper-pigmentation, bumps and firmer skin.
I am using calendula oil, shea butter, aloe vera gel, and vitamin-E. I’ve experimented with a 70/30%, 50/50%, and 75/25% ratio of shea butter to calendula oil, yet the cream I’m trying to achieve appears to be too greasy to my testers. What can I add, delete or substitute to achieve a creamier product that absorbs well for most skin types?
Hi eve can you please tell from where you buy the containers for packing your products, as i loved them do they also deliver those products in India.
Hi Eve,
I want to make the eye cream with Blue Matcha but wanted to confirm that it is indeed “20 teaspoons of evening primrose” and not a typo?
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Hi Karen, no sorry! But I promise you it is very easy to make all the recipes I create, tried and tested 🙂
Hi Eve. Do you happen to sell any of your finished products?
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what can I do for you karen?
Hi Eve! Sent you several emails with no response. Is it possible that I have the wrong email? Sent through patreon as well. Let me know please. Thanks!
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sorry Sam, I am not sure which recipe that is, could it be one of my face toners?
https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/natural-toners-recipes/
Aloha,
Hi I found a recipe on your website a few months ago and now I can’t find it. I’ve been using it for a few mos. and I love it. Organic Light Face Moisturizer – organic aloe vera gel – organic witch hazel extract – organic tea tree essential oil (tea tree eo is well known for its antifungal and antiseptic properties) – organic lavender essential oil (lavender is antiseptic). I left this on your FB as well.
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great! it can last 1 month, you can also add a natural preservative: https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/top-3-natural-preservatives-diy-beauty/
But in homemade beauty products, its best to make small batches so it stays fresh.
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Hi Joy, I use tablespoon or teaspoon to measure the hard body butter, you can simply break the cocoa butter or mango butter in small pellets using a grater.
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Thank you for your kind words Zainab!
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Hi Nancy, you should use beeswax and harder butters such as Mango to avoid your body butter to melt.
Please I need a recipes of fair lotion
Can organic be foaming in soap
Organic foaming agent
hi eve
I can’t believe I have come across this opportunity,all my life I have been looking for a way to glow naturally as well as to help others.i can’t wait to start learning from you,thanks for this opportunity.
STAY BLESSED
Zainab Hadejia
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Hi Ester, here is my natural skincare routine against acne, very simple but effective! https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/natural-skin-care-routine-to-avoid-acne/
Hi Eve,
I’ve been wondering, what are the best natural treatments for oily skin and acne? I’ve tried a lot from different websites and they’ve never worked for me; any suggestions?
– Esther
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Hi Shawn, Rosehip oil works wonder for skin damage skin, here is my recipe:
https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/diy-face-serum-recipe-anti-wrinkles-with-essential-oils/
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Hi Trish, I created this essential oil dilution calculator that should help you 🙂
https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/essential-oil-dilution-calculator/
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Hi Lorraine, you can but just ensure you are using an essential oil that are safe and non-irritant. Take a look here:
https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/essential-oil-dilution-calculator/
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HIiJo, please read this post where I explain natural preservatives options: https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/top-3-natural-preservatives-diy-beauty/
Am using CBD isolate as ingredient in some of my recipes. Do you have any particular recipes where CBD isolate can coexist ?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Hi Eve
Do you need to add a preservative to lotions please.
Hi Eve,
Do you use Tablespoons to measure your shea/mango butter in our recipes? If so it is solid or melted when you measure it. If you weigh it what is the conversion to weight?
Thanks.
Hi Eve,
I am so excited to try your recipes. I just ordered my ingredients and will get started when they arrive. I noticed in your recipes that you use “Tablespoon” measurements for the solid butters. Do you weigh your ingredients on a scale or use Tablespoons? It seems like it will be difficult to get the solid butters into a measuring spoon. If you weigh on a scale the solids what is the conversion from Tablespoons (Volume) to weight (ounces)?
Thanks,
Joy
how do you keep a body butter from melting in warmer weather, I already use arrow root to keep my body butter from being to greasy
Hi Eve
can I use different essential oils other than the ones mentioned in the recipes as long as I use the same measurements.?
Hello Eve! :-). I am a more ‘senior’ lady, who has become very interested in homemade skincare, and your lovely, (and beautifully displayed) site has inspired me! I am however, not understanding how to figure the ratio of EO’s to safely add to the final recipes (if they don’t include amount of EO’s). I know you’re a certified aromatherapist who understands not to exceed the 2% ratio. I’m obviously missing something in my (senior) head lol but how to do this? I would appreciate very much if you could enlighten me on this.
Thank you so much! Once again…lovely website you have! 🙂
Hi Eve,
Did something wrong. Used raw Shea butter, Grappe seed oil, and cocoa butter. Could never get it to homogenize.
Hello Eve,
I’m new to DIY creams and looking forward to making some of your recipes as I love your website. I have been browsing and can’t seem to find a face cream for sun damaged skin. My husband has very sensitive skin (facial) from years of being in the sun, do you have a recipe for a facial cream that could help with healing and calming?
I appreciate your time, thank you!
Shawn
Hi Eve,
thank you so much for all these awesome recipes. I am battling quite a bit with milia on my face and was wondering if you have any suggestions on how to tackle them.
Thanks so much
Christina
What is the shelf life of anti aging and/or Carrot face skin care home made products as per your recipe.
Made the sacha oil cream came out lovely did not have rose geranium so use rose damask absolute dilution how long will it keep in fridge also any other cleansing water receipes.
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it has SPF 28 yes! it would not necessarily help shelf life tho.
Could you use raspberry seed oil in creams as a spf and would it help creams shelf life
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a book has been on my list for a while so yes I’d love too but I am unsure when I can publish it. I will definitely let you know via the newsletter when this happen, stay tuned and thank you so much for your words of encouragements, this is what keep me going.
Hi Eve, I came across your website a couple of months back and love the recipes that you post. I’ve recently come to love organic beauty products because I don’t want all the nasty chemicals being absorbed by my body daily. I just want to see if you’ll be publishing a book? I love how you update your recipes regularly, but I’m a physical book person and want to be able to flick through the pages and make notes along with it. Keep up the good work and thank you for your efforts! 🙂
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Hi Stephanie, I will add this to my list of request for recipes, a squeezable body lotion!
Hi Eve! I have been trying to make homemade lotions for about 6 months now and CANNOT find a recipe that I like. I dont like thin lotions. I want something in between that and a thick cream that I can still get to come out of a squeeze bottle. I have almost every ingredient I need but cant get the formula to my liking. And I dont want greasy or a waxy feel. Do you have any suggestions for me? I would appreciate it so much. I love your blog btw
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Hi Vicky, yes you can try my face moisturizer with royal jelly https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/diy-face-moisturizer-with-royal-jelly/
Hi Eve:
I need a moisturizer for my eye area, do you have anything for that?
Thanks very much 🙂
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Hi Stephanie, did you try this recipe: https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/how-to-make-body-butter-less-greasy
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HI Vasanti, i don’t use olive oil and don’t have a hand moisturizer recipe so don’t think its on my blog!
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Thank you so much for your support and kind words Maria! sending you much love from Montreal 🙂
Hi Eve:
I am so super glad I researched and ran into your blog. You are so organized and have such great recipes that you share with everyone. I will definitely purchase all the products/equipment that I need from Amazon so that you get commission for all of your hard work, support, and sharing of great information. I would normally purchase all of my containers and ingredients at Whole Foods/Organic Pharmacy at much higher costs so I am happy to order all of the items on your list at a fraction of the cost. I will also be considering opening up an Etsy store to sell product. I will also be reviewing your link on opening up shop!
Thank you so much,
Maria I. Storniolo
Hi Eve. I have been trying to make homemade lotions for almost 2 years now and I just cant seem to get it where I want it. I cannot stand my skin to feel oily or greasy, and I almost want it to be thick like a cream (maybe find a happy medium between the two). I have the butters, i have the waxes, i have the oils, etc. I have everything to make it…I just cant seem to get it to absorb quicker and not feel so oily. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I already seen your body cream and lotion recipes.
Hi Eva,
I prepared hand moisturizer with coconut oil, olive oil, beeswax and lavender oil. I think I read the recipe on your blog, but cannot find it. I liked the moisturizer as it kept my hands smooth but I think you had cocoa butter in the ingredients too. Could you please let me know the ingredients and the recipe? Thank you
Vasanti
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soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps bing water and oil. Not sure if what you describe below will work!
Hello, I am trying to make a tincture using MCT as the base. I want to blend in a caffeine (powder or liquid) and wanted to see if lecithin (powder or liquid) may help blend together?
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visit my lip care section for recipes.
Hi I am Catherine I would love to start my own brand I love lipstick I need help starting it or how I go about doing it
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Thanks Anthony! in which recipe did you see this?
Aloe vera gel: https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/aloe-vera-gel-mr
aleo vera juice: https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/aloe-vera-juice-organic-am
It will change the consitency but both will work!
Hello Eve, thank you for all the wonderful recipes and information. I’m ordering product for your face Shea butter lotion and when I click the highlighted aloe juice it sends me to aloe GEL, is that right or should I get the juice. I’m sure it would make a difference in consistency
Thanks for all the time you devote
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Hi Laura, try my anti-aging skin serum recipe with rosehip oil, its great for sensitive skin! here is the recipe: https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/diy-face-serum-recipe-anti-wrinkles-with-essential-oils/
Hi Eve,
When browsing for homemade face creams, I found your website. I had never made a face cream at home before.
I have aging, dry and very sensitive skin and it is more sensitive around my eyes.
I started thinking about homemade creams because my eye doctor suggested a diy organic light eye cream.
I had waste a lot of money trying different creams, some make my skin red, burning, itchy, etc. Some are so
heavy that I feel awful and had to washed them out. Keep throwing a way over and over.
I will make a small batch of a face cream from other site and give it a try. I will let you know the results.
I would really appreciate if you be so kind and help me with these skin problems.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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Thank you for stopping by Iwona 🙂
Thankyou for sharing such a wonderful website, heaps of recipes, tons of advice, easy to follow and lots of inspiration.
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thank you Carolina for being here 🙂
Absolutely LOVE it!!! So organic , thank you for what you do.
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many thanks Susan!!!
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thank you stephanie 🙂
Well done Eve
What a lovely website!
Love your new website !! Thank you so much !
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Hi Shelly, have you tried this recipe? https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/how-to-make-lotion-with-shea-butter-5-minutes-2-ingredients/
Its pretty creamy 🙂 but if you leave it in the cold, it will start to solidify.
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Thanks Cathy, means a lot!!
Great design!!! Easy to use. Can’t wait to try a new recipe. Thank you!
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Many thanks for taking the time to comment Mimi!
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Thanks Lisa 🙂
Really like the look of your new website.
Love the fresh look and ease of use of the new site. I use your recipes often and this makes it so uncomplicated to find them and try out some new ideas as well. Good job!
how do you make a shea butter lotion more creamer?
hi jessica, you can use this recipe here as a base and play with it https://organic-beauty-recipes.com/2010/12/01/honey-sweet-orange-and-cinnamon-lip-balm/
Hi, I’m looking for a lip balm recipe that is coconut oil, cocoa butter, bees wax, and honey. I thought I saw it here but I’m not coming across it again. Do you have any? Thanks!
yes, you can share of course!
Hi Eve:
I’ve love your blog posts. Is it alright for us to send you recipes?
Thank you Tammera, really glad to hear that you like my blog 🙂
Greetings Eve—
I would like to thank you for the time and effort you put into your blog. I have many natural health books, most of which include large sections (if they’re not devoted to) the creation of natural body products. They are excellent reading and I do use them…however, your blog is sooo much easier to follow and the ingredients you have in your formulations I have either already had in my home or can be found easily at our local health food store.
I have really enjoyed going through your blog–I’m a newbie :), and look forward to continue gleaning knowledge from your expertise!
Blessings Always,
Tammera