What fall beauty treatments can you do at home?
Love all things fall and want to get into the spirit while pampering yourself from head to toe? Ready to create your own body scrubs, lotions, and face masks with an autumn twist? Then check out these scary easy DIY at-home beauty treatment recipes. Foods and spices like pumpkin, apples, chai, and cinnamon make for great beauty ingredients, and you can easily find them at your local grocery store.
1. Cinnamon and clove brown sugar face scrub
Brown sugar is an excellent exfoliant that works for all skin types. Cinnamon and clove both have anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties and increase circulation. Use once a week and follow up with a moisturizer.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup coconut oil
- 3/4 cup manuka honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 drop of cinnamon essential oil
- 1 drop of clove essential oil
Directions:
- Mix the coconut oil and manuka honey in a bowl (make sure the coconut oil is room temperature and liquid)
- Then mix in the brown sugar
- Add the cinnamon and clove essential oils and mix them in
- Apply the scrub to freshly washed skin using a brush
- Leave on skin for ten minutes and wash off with warm water
- Store the product in a mason jar with a lid
2. Pumpkin and honey face mask
Pumpkin is rich in topical benefits — it contains vitamins A, C, and E that hydrate, firm, and protect the skin. Pumpkin also has enzymes that gently exfoliate the skin; together with honey (known for its moisturizing properties), this mask hydrates and brightens the skin.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pureed pumpkin
- 4 tablespoons unflavored yogurt
- 1/3 cup finely ground almonds
- 4 tablespoons raw honey
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
Directions:
- In a bowl, mix all of the ingredients until well blended
- Apply the mixture to cleansed skin and let it sit for ten minutes
- Remove with a clean washcloth and follow up with a moisturizer
- This face mask is good for a week when stored in the fridge
3. Apple spice hair mask
Did you know that apples are very beneficial to hair? They contain malic and tartaric acid, gently removing dead cells from the skin’s surface. Because of this, apples help treat dandruff. Apple cider vinegar also seals the hair cuticle, making hair super shiny.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Pulp of one apple
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pumpkin pie spice
Directions:
- Place the coconut oil in a saucepan and melt over a low heat
- Remove from heat and add the apple pulp, apple cider vinegar, and honey, and stir well
- Push the mixture through a sieve to remove any lumps, and make sure you get all the liquid out
- Place the mixture into a large bowl and place it into a sink
- Tip your head upside down and place hair into the liquid
- Massage it through your hair and scalp
- Put on a shower cap and let the mixture sit on your hair for 20 minutes
- Wash out using lukewarm water along with shampoo and conditioner
4. Chai tea body scrub
Brown sugar is a gentle exfoliator; olive oil moisturizes the skin, leaving it silky and soft. Raw honey is a natural humectant, which helps keep skin hydrated. The spices found in chai tea are antioxidants that soothe the skin as well as promote circulation.
Ingredients:
- 5 chai tea bags
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Stir all ingredients together in a mixing bowl until combined
- Store in a sealed container for up to three months
- While showering, place some of the body scrub on your skin and gently massage in circular motions
- Rinse well and pat dry
- Follow up with body lotion
5. Pumpkin spice body lotion
Essential oils like cinnamon, ginger, and clove contain antibacterial and antifungal properties that help treat blemishes. Shea butter is an emollient that softens and hydrates the skin, improving the skin’s natural barrier. Similarly, beeswax creates a protective layer on the skin, sealing moisture.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon shea butter
- 1 tablespoon beeswax
- 1/3 cup sweet almond oil
- 1 tablespoon rosehip seed oil
- 12 drops of vitamin E oil
- 1/2 cup distilled water
- 4 drops of ginger essential oil
- 4 drops of clove essential oil
- 6 drops cinnamon essential oil
Directions:
- In a heat-safe glass bowl, combine the sweet almond oil, shea butter, beeswax, and rosehip seed oil
- Place the saucepan over another saucepan partially filled with boiling water to create a double boiler
- Stir the mixture until just melted and remove from heat
- Then stir in the essential oils and vitamin E oil
- Pour the mixture into a blender and place in the fridge for 20 minutes
- Place the blender on the pitcher and turn it on a medium-low speed
- Slowly drizzle the distilled water in the top of the blender
- Once all the water has been drizzled in, blend ingredients for an additional minute
- Pour the mixture into a glass container and use it within a few months
- Apply the product with clean hands to dry skin
6. Cranberry lip exfoliant
Cranberries are not just for holiday dinners; they also offer a host of skin benefits. They’re packed with antioxidants and vitamins that help fight signs of aging and sun damage. Sugar acts as a gentle exfoliant, scrubbing off the dead skin, while coconut oil moisturizes and protects.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (solid)
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions:
- Mash the cranberries in a bowl until they turn into a pulp
- Mix in sugar, coconut oil, and honey until well combined
- Transfer the mixture into a small container with a tight-fitting lid
- To use, rub a small amount onto your lips in a circular motion, then rinse off
- The scrub can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks
7. Cinnamon olive oil and oat soothing bath
Oats and cinnamon are known for their anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties, making them perfect for a soothing bath soak. Olive oil adds an extra layer of hydration.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup colloidal oatmeal (finely ground oats)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup Epsom salts
- Sprinkle of cinnamon powder
Directions:
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl
- Draw a warm bath and add the oat mixture
- Soak for 20-30 minutes, ensuring your skin is submerged to benefit from the soothing properties
- Rinse off and pat yourself dry
8. Maple and coffee body mask
Maple syrup is rich in antioxidants, while coffee grounds help to exfoliate and boost circulation. This mask can rejuvenate your skin, giving it a fresh, radiant look.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coffee grounds (used or fresh)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until a smooth paste forms
- Apply the mixture to your body, focusing on areas with dry or rough skin
- Allow it to sit for 15-20 minutes
- Rinse off in the shower using warm water
- Pat dry and apply your favorite moisturizer for smooth, refreshed skin
References
- “4 Autumn Inspired DIY Beauty Treatments,” College Fashion, April 27, 2021.
- “11 DIY Fall Body Scrubs to Brighten Your Beauty Routine,” Bustle, October 26, 2016.
