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Fight back against the winter dryness and maintain soft, healthy, hydrated skin! Craft the perfect winter skincare routine for dry skin with these nourishing DIY recipes. Choose your perfect products for the body, hands, lips, and feet!
After the intense humidity we get in summer, the winter season hits my skin hard.
It seems like any time I go outside, I come in feeling chapped, dry, and uncomfortable!
Winter doesn’t have to mean flaky or raw skin, though. It just means you need to switch up your skincare routine a little!
I used to skip most of the skincare altogether, and my skin showed it. Cracked and dry or red and chapped skin was the norm all season long.
With just a little tweaking and some nourishing DIY products, my skin might be even healthier in the winter than it is in the summer!
Rich body butters, soothing masks, and a little gentle exfoliation for those flakes make a world of difference year after year.
If you want to give your skin the TLC it deserves, and do it with your very own homemade skincare products, you’ve come to the right place!
You can find recipes for every trouble spot on your body to nourish, hydrate, and soothe dry winter skin.
Table of Contents
Body
Moisturizing Whipped Body Butter
You don’t have to suffer from dry, flaky skin in the winter — it just takes a little extra care! This whipped body butter is thicker and richer than lotion, so it provides deep moisture to even the driest skin. It’s also non-greasy and fast-absorbing, making it a delight to use!
Learn how to make moisturizing whipped body butter here!
Homemade Shea Butter Lotion
Shea butter is so lightweight yet moisturizing to the skin, making this the perfect lotion for daily use! Applying this homemade lotion regularly will keep the dryness at bay and leave your skin soft, hydrated, and healthy.
Make homemade shea butter lotion with this easy tutorial.
Homemade Tallow Body Butter
This tallow body butter is what I make for truly heavy-duty moisture. It absorbs into the skin so well and hydrates deeply. It’s also easy to make with only 4 ingredients!
Learn how to make tallow body butter here!
Homemade Lotion Bars
Lotion bars are a fun and convenient way to take lotion on the go, whether it’s travel or just a quick outing. You simply rub them onto your skin, and the warmth of your body melts them slightly so the lotion can soak in. You can make them in a variety of shapes and share them as homemade gifts too!
Get the recipe for homemade lotion bars here.
DIY Shower Oil
Maximize your shower routine by including some moisturizing as part of it! This shower oil is luxurious to use, and it keeps your skin soft and protected from the winter cold. It’s very quick to mix up a batch of this velvety oil that will make showers all the more enjoyable.
Learn how to make DIY shower oil here!
Hands and Nails
Homemade Moisturizing Hand Cream
Hands take most of the brunt of the winter air, so this hand cream is an absolute staple in the cold months. Rub it into your hands after spending time outside or after a day of cleaning and washing dishes. It’s thick, rich, and ultra-hydrating — perfect to keep your hands soft and healthy.
Find the recipe for homemade moisturizing hand cream here!
DIY Hand Mask
A homemade hand mask is a great way to give your hands an occasional extra pampering. It provides deep conditioning for very dry, cracked, or chapped hands. Include it in a spa night or add it to your weekly skincare routine to keep those hands looking and feeling great!
Learn how to make a DIY hand mask here.
DIY Cuticle Oil for Dry Nails
It’s not just the skin on the backs of your hands that dries out in the winter; cuticles are often affected too. A brush of this cuticle oil will keep the nail beds healthy and moisturized. Your nails will look better than ever!
Find the tutorial for DIY cuticle oil here!
Lips
DIY Lip Balm for Dry, Chapped Lips
If you’re anything like me, you go through a crazy amount of lip balm in the wintertime. Why not make your own with natural, nourishing ingredients? This homemade lip balm works better than anything I’ve ever purchased at the store, and it saves me money!
Find the recipe for DIY lip balm here.
Easy Tallow Lip Balm
If you’re a fan of tallow skincare, you are going to love tallow lip balm! It works wonders on dry lips and protects them from the biting winter air. It also has peppermint oil, which is so soothing and cooling on painful chapped lips!
Learn how to make DIY tallow lip balm here.
Coconut Oil Lip Scrub
Coconut oil lip scrub is essential for helping your lips stay healthy and soft in the winter! By removing flaky, dead skin, your lips will be able to absorb any moisturizing products far better. They’ll also feel incredible after you exfoliate!
Learn how to make coconut oil lip scrub here.
DIY Lip Mask to Hydrate and Exfoliate
Just like face masks, hair masks, and the hand mask I shared above, a lip mask is a great way to provide deep moisture once or twice a week. I share two recipes in this post: one for moisturizing and one for exfoliating! You can choose which one you need on a given week, or do both!
Get the recipe for homemade lip masks here.
Feet
DIY Foot Mask for Hydrated Skin
Give your feet the pampering they need with a DIY foot mask! This simple recipe is made with just 3 ingredients, but it helps so much in keeping your feet soft and smooth.
Learn how to make a DIY foot mask here.
How to Remove Dry, Cracked Skin from Feet
Even with a foot mask, you may end up with dry, cracked skin on your feet — especially the heels. I have plenty of tips and tricks for removing that skin, leaving behind only the beautifully soft, fresh, and healthy skin underneath!
Learn my tips for removing dry, cracked skin from feet here.
8 Pedicure Foot Soak Recipes
Give yourself the gift of a mini spa day and treat your feet using one of these pedicure foot soaks! A good foot soak can help with soreness, dryness, odor, and more. They’re also extremely easy to mix up!
Get 8 pedicure foot soak recipes here.
Best Foot Scrub to Remove Dead Skin
You may have noticed that exfoliation is an important part of a winter skincare routine! Your feet are no exception. This salt scrub is a great heavy-duty exfoliator for that tough skin on your soles. It will leave them fresh and renewed after every use!
Learn how to make an exfoliating foot scrub here.
FAQs
Dryness is the most common problem in the winter, so a skincare routine should include many hydrating, nourishing products. Things like lotions, creams, and masks offer deep conditioning to the skin to keep it healthy all winter long. Exfoliating is also important, to keep flaky skin at bay and allow those moisturizers to penetrate the skin effectively.
Staying hydrated and covering your skin when going out in the cold (especially gloves!) are the first lines of defense. Beyond that, regular use of a body butter or cream will keep that moisture locked in so your skin is happy, healthy, and soft.
I think you’ll find that making your own skincare is a lot easier than it sounds! Many of my DIY recipes take just minutes and only a few ingredients to make. It’s a great way to save money, choose your ingredients, and customize the products to your skin type!
I hope you found a few recipes you’re excited to try this winter! With just a little extra care, you can have happy, healthy skin even with the dry and bitter winter air. Having a good body butter on hand is life-changing in itself!
Don’t forget to bookmark or pin this page so you can come back and find your next winter skincare recipe! And please let me know in the comments which one you’re going to make first!
