As much as we love summer, you have to admit it comes with plenty of discomfort, too. Whether it’s soothing sunburn, detoxifying hair after days at the pool, or calming itchy skin after bug bites, these easy, kitchen‑friendly mixes are perfect antidotes. Scroll down for some of our best DIY solutions to summer beauty woes.
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1. Sunburn
Sunburn Relief Milk Bath // Try as you might, a bit of sunburn is an integral part of summer. Soothe your skin with a milk and oatmeal bath.
5 Natural Sunburn Remedies // From aloe to cucumber, cool and soothe your skin after sunburn with these natural remedies.
Cooling After-Sun Spray // This body spray cools off parched skin, thanks to a premium combination of essential oils.
2. Pasty Skin
10 Tips for Your Best Fake Tan Ever // This is the one time it’s actually ok to fake it.
DIY Summer Glow Body Oil // Get that healthy summer glow from a combination of sunflower oil and bronzer.
All Natural DIY Bronzer Lotion // Unlike those obviously fake commercially available self-tanners, this lotion looks (and is) natural.
Homemade Self Tanner // Summer beauty is often synonymous with tanned skin but that doesn’t mean you have to expose yourself to harmful UV. Try a self tanner instead.
How To Make Homemade Lotion with Shimmer // Finish your look with a bit of shimmer by simply adding mica or eyeshadow to your body lotion this summer.
3. Hair Damage
How to Brighten Blonde with Kool Aid // You read that right, you can give life to your blonde hair with (purple) kool aid.
Protect Your Hair from Sun, Heat + Humidity // Protect your hair from the main culprits with five DIY solutions.
Beat Summer Hair Woes With These 7 DIY Masks // Hair masks are recommended year-round, but these specific ones are created with summer beauty bummers in mind.
4. Bug Bites
4 Ways to Repel Bugs Naturally // Keep bugs at bay with these four natural methods.
Make Your Own Calamine Lotion // It’s impossible to completely stay away from mosquitos and other bugs, but at least you can soothe those itchy bites naturally.
How to Make a Super Soothing Bug Bite Balm // Say goodbye to the itch and the swelling with this easy to make bite balm.
5. Oily Skin + Shine
Charcoal Face Wash for Acne + Oily Skin // With just 5 ingredients, this face wash will reduce the appearance of pores, tame acne, and exfoliate skin.
DIY Face Wipes for Oily Skin // These work great after a workout but also in hot weather to keep oily skin in check.
Rice Flour Scrub // Inexpensive and effective, this rice flour scrub is perfect for oily and sensitive skin.
6. Runny Makeup
20 Ways to Master the Natural Look // If ever there was a time to give up makeup or opt for a more natural version, it’s this summer.
DIY Makeup Setting Spray // Make sure your makeup stays on with a homemade setting spray with rosewater and aloe for true summer beauty.
7. Rough Heels + Calluses
DIY Cracked Heels Balm // Confidently wear your newest sandals with smooth, soft heels thanks to this DIY balm.
Homemade Foot Scrubs // Heels to toes exfoliation and moisturizing is easy with these foot scrub recipes.
Summer DIY Foot Mask Recipes // Foot masks will not only make your feet sandal-ready, they also feel so good after a long day.
8. Dry + Chapped Lips
SPF Lip Sunscreen Balm // Protect your lips from harmful UV rays with a green tea balm.
DIY Lip Masks for Soft Lips // Regardless of the issue, there’s a lip mask you can try.
The Best Essential Oils for Chapped Lips // Thanks to essential oil, you can finally enjoy soft lips again.
9. Razor Burn
Natural Razor Burn Remedies // Prevent razor burn and soothe your skin if it does happen with these natural remedies.
DIY Coconut Oil Shaving Cream // Using a hydrating shaving cream prevents razor bumps and leaves your shaved legs feeling baby soft.
10. Cellulite
DIY Slimming Seaweed Wrap // If you’re shying from showing off your legs because of cellulite, treat yourself to a seaweed wrap.
Honey Cellulite Massage // Honey massage feels great on the skin and it helps reduce the aspect of cellulite. Win-win.
DIY Toning Body Oil // Use essential oils to make your own body oil with toning properties.
11. Overheating
Summer-Inspired Essential Oil Body Sprays // When the temperatures are rising, cool off with a invigorating body spray made with essential oils.
DIY Sea Salt Spray // Use this spray liberally on the hair and body to get more volume and cool off at the same time.
Bacne Spray // If clingy clothes are giving your back acne, soothe and treat it with this essential oil spray.
Body Lemonade // With lemon and lavender, this body spray is perfect for hot summer days.
