EASY DIY MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS

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Easy DIY Mother’s Day gifts: read this post to get inspiration and make your own, do it yourself gifts for mom this Mother’s Day!

Here you will learn how to make a fabulous gift (or two) for Mother’s day, using only natural ingredients that you probably already have at home!

The following recipes are super easy homemade Mother’s day gifts, and they are sure to please every mum!

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Are you struggling to come up with ideas on what to buy mums who have everything? Find the answer in this blog post!

Today I’m sharing with you my favourite homemade natural beauty products recipes. 

These DIY beauty products are the best gift especially for busy mums who don’t have time or the budget to go to the store and buy pricey beauty brands.

Easy DIY Mother’s Day gifts: How to make homemade beauty products

Learning how to make homemade gifts for mum using only natural ingredients, is very easy.

You only need a few ingredients that are readily available in any health store or on line.

In addition to that, all the recipes below don’t require any fancy kitchen tool.

You will need:

• pots and glass bowls to make a double boiler;
• hand mixer;
• glass jars and glass spray bottles;
• silicon moulds (the ones used in baking);
• mixing bowls

WHAT BEAUTY PRODUCTS CAN YOU MAKE AT HOME?

The possibilities are endless: face masks, body butters, hand creams…. you can make almost any beauty product in your own home!

As a result of the abundance of DIY beauty products recipes available on line, it could prove difficult and time consuming to find good ones to use as homemade gifts for your mother.

With this in mind, I’ve compiled a list of some amazing recipes that are very easy and quick to make, and super affordable!

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For more ideas on natural beauty products, you can also check this post:

NATURAL BEAUTY USING DOTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS.

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Diy beauty products gifts: WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THIS BLOG POST?

In this post, I’m going to share with you my favourite DIY recipes for beauty products.

Why are these recipes my favourite?

Firstly, they are 100% natural.

Secondly, they only call for ingredients that are generally available at your local store, or online.

Thirdly, and most importantly, they have all been tried and tested. Hence, you can just enjoy them.

Read on to be inspired! 

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THE 10 BEST Easy DIY Mother’s Day gifts: BEAUTY PRODUCTS WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

The recipes below ALL call for EO among their ingredients.

I love using Essential Oils in my daily life, and I use them every day and for all my family.

They are 100% natural plant extracts and have amazing benefits when used correctly.

If you want to know more about the products I use, feel free to reach out, and I’ll be happy to help you.

Also, if you already use Essential Oils in your home, and would like to buy a very special gift for your mum, why not check this post?

YARROW POM BENEFITS FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY

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EASY DIY MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS: TOP 10 HOMEMADE RECIPES

Here’s my top 10 homemade mother’s day gifts.

They are divided in:

• DIY skin care recipes;
• NATURAL HAIR CARE RECIPES;
• DIY BODY CARE RECIPES;
• Do it yourself FOOT CARE RECIPES.

DIY SKIN CARE RECIPES

ALOE VERA GEL MOISTURISER

In a 120 ml (4 oz) glass jar, add:

• 10 drops each of Lavender, Frankincense and Melaleuca (Tea Tree);
• 1 tsp of Jojoba Oil. 

Fill the rest of the jar with pure, organic Aloe Vera Gel.

Mix well, until it forms a turbid cream.

Use every evening as a moisturiser. 

GLOW SERUM

In a 30ml dropper bottle, add 10 drops each of Lavender, Frankincense and Copaiba.

Top with Jojoba Oil.

Use AM and PM as part of your daily skincare routine. Apply on face AFTER your usual moisturiser. 

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For more info on why I use Jojoba oil for this recipe, check this post and also download the FREE CHEAT SHEET !

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FACE MASK

You will need:

• 2 Tbsp of Flour (plain, oats, rice);
• 3 Tbsp of plain Yogurt;
• 1/2 tsp of pure organic Honey;
• 3-5 drops of EO (Lavender, Frankincense, Turmeric, Melaleuca, Copaiba, Cedarwood, Green Mandarin…).

Mix all ingredients to make a paste. Apply a thin layer of the paste on your face. Let it dry for 20 minutes. Rinse and dry your face well. Follow up with your regular moisturiser. 

NATURAL HAIR CARE RECIPES

NATURAL HAIR MASK

Mix 2 Tbs of Coconut Oil with 2 drops each of Cedarwood, Lavender and Clary Sage. Massage all over your hair. Before washing, let it sit for at least 30 minutes. You can leave it overnight for best results. Double up amounts if you have very long hair. Wash as per normal.

LUSCIOUS LOCKS SPRAY

In a 120 ml (4 oz) spray bottle, add:

• 30 drops of Cedarwood;
• 30 drops of Lavender; 
• 20 drops of Rosemary;
• 10 drops of Geranium.

Fill the rest with Witch Hazel. Before each use, shake well. Spray on roots and work through hair daily. 

DIY BODY CARE RECIPES

BODY BUTTER

You will need:

• 1/4 cup each of Coconut oil, Olive oil, Shea butter and Cocoa butter;
• 20 drops of EO of your choice;
• 1 Tsp of Vitamin E Oil.

On a double boiler, slowly melt together the coconut oil, olive oil, shea butter and cocoa butter.

Once melted, remove from the heat. Let it cool slightly. Add Vitamin E Oil and EO.

Let it sit until firm (but not solid).

Whip it up until fluffy and soft, using a hand mixer.

Store in an airtight jar. 

BODY MIST

In a 60 ml (2 oz) spray bottle, add 45 drops of EO of your choice, 1 tsp of FCO, and top with Witch Hazel.

Shake well before each use. 

BUBBLE BATH SOAP

You will need:

• 1 cup of Castile soap;
• 1/2 cup of Vegetable Glycerin;
• 15 drops of EO of your choice.

Add all ingredients into a jar and mix well.

Shake well before each use. 1/4 cup of this mix is enough for a bath. 

BATH BOMBS

You will need:

• 2/3 cup of Baking Soda;
• 1/3 cup of Epsom Salts;
• 2 tsp of Water;
• half a cup of Cornstarch;
• 2 tsp of Coconut Oil;
• 15 drops of your favourite EO (Lavender, Wild orange, Eucalyptus…).

Firstly, combine the dry ingredients in one bowl, and the wet ones in another container.

Slowly, and while stirring, add the wet mix to the dry one.

Knead the mixture until it resembles wet sand, and until it can be pressed into a shape. Form into balls or press into moulds.

Allow to dry for at least 2 hours. Store in an airtight jar. 

DIY FOOT CARE RECIPES

DETOXIFYING FOOT BATH

You will need:

• 1/4 cup each of Baking Soda, Sea Salt and Epsom Salt;
• 30 ml of Apple Cider Vinegar;
• 1 Tbsp FCO;
• 20 drops of EO of your choice.

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add in the wet ingredients. Mix well, until all ingredients are combined.

To use, pour 1/2 cup of the mix into a large bowl (or bathtub), using at least 5 litres of warm water. Soak your feet for a minimum of 20-30 minutes.

EASY DIY MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS: CONCLUSION

I hope I’ve given you some useful ideas for easy homemade Mother’s Day gifts.

It’s very easy and affordable to make homemade beauty products, so I hope you give some of my recipes a try.

IF YOU WANT TO GET MORE DIY RECIPES IDEAS, YOU CAN DOWNLOAD MY FREE EBOOKS:

Please feel free to reach out if you have any question. Leave a comment below and I’ll be happy to help.

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IMPORTANT: when using Essential Oils, make sure to use only CPTG Certified, Pure, Tested Grade ones, like Doterra Essential Oils. The content of this blog post and any information provided here has not been evaluated by any government entity or medical practitioner. It is NOT intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, illness or condition. It is NOT intended to be a substitute for medical counselling. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffering from any medical condition or illness or injury, you SHOULD consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any product.