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This section contains skincare ideas in line with Dr. Ray Peat’s research on polyunsaturated fatty acids. Here you’ll find recipes for making your own DIY beauty products using low-PUFA oils and butters, as well as recommendations for safe store bought products.

This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. This DIY cleansing oil is inexpensive, easy to make, and rinses clean like fancy store-bought oil cleansers – at a fraction of the price! Learn how to make a simple emulsifying cleansing oil that washes off with just water. Ever since I created this easy …

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This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. Learn how to make DIY tanning oil for a natural, sun-kissed glow fast! Skip the baby oil or chemical-laden bronzing lotions filled with ingredients that can further damage your skin. This all natural tanning oil recipe contains low-PUFA carrier oils, sun-protective antioxidants, and a tanning …

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This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. Finding the best non-toxic sunscreen can be overwhelming. We rounded up the best natural, clean, and safe sunscreens for face and body that are also low-PUFA or PUFA free. Read on for the guide + get tips for how to choose the best clean sunscreen. …

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This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. Learn how to make a lavender-infused DIY oil cleansing balm! This nourishing face cleanser turns from balm to oil in seconds, quickly melting away makeup, sunscreen, and sebum. It’s infused with dried lavender for a soothing natural fragrance without essential oils. Plus, this makeup remover …

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This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. Learn how to make a hydrating DIY oil cleanser for dry skin. Inspired by Korean skincare, this combined facial cleanser and makeup remover has an incredible green tea scent. It’s infused with green tea for anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce redness and soothe dry, sensitive …

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This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. Get glowing skin while you sleep with this DIY green tea overnight face mask! Inspired by Korean skincare, this simple recipe helps brighten your skin overnight. It’s packed with antioxidants from green tea that help to repair skin while also soothing any redness or irritation. …

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This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. Learn how to protect your skin from blue light with these 5 easy tips. Plus, learn how the light from your mobile phone or computer screen could be damaging your skin. We all know that we need to protect our skin from the sun, and …

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This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. Reveal a softer, more glowing complexion for fall with this DIY pumpkin face mask! This gently exfoliating homemade face mask contains real pumpkin powder to gently buff away dry skin without scrubbing. Plus, it has a silky, gel-like texture that leaves skin soft and moisturized. …

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This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. Learn to make a DIY emulsifying cleansing balm with blue tansy oil. This brilliantly blue cleansing balm recipe is a treat for your skin, helping to moisturize and soothe as it melts away makeup. It contains a natural emulsifier for effortless makeup removal. Plus, it’s …

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This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. Inspired by Korean sleeping masks, this DIY overnight face mask helps prevent dry skin while you sleep. It forms a protective barrier that locks in moisture all night long, reducing skin water loss and helping you wake up glowing. When it comes to nighttime skincare, …

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This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. These lovely DIY rose lotion bars from guest blogger Irena of Country Hill Cottage are made with natural, non-toxic ingredients and are perfect for moisturizing dry skin. They’re also formulated without beeswax for a lotion bar recipe that’s completely plant-based and ideal for vegans. Read …

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This page may contain affiliate links – see full disclosure. This DIY sugar scrub has a lovely tropical aroma due to the exotic scent of ylang-ylang essential oil. It also contains ground organic hibiscus petals which provide antioxidant benefits, aid in gentle exfoliation, and lend a lovely colour to this skin-nourishing scrub! Sugar scrubs are …

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