Fun & Easy DIY Natural Skincare Recipes for Kids This Summer

Summer is upon us once more! That glorious season when school uniforms are packed away, lunchboxes are forgotten, and your lovely little humans are… home. All. Day. Long.

But don’t panic. We’ve got a secret weapon that’s fun, educational and gives your skin a treat. No, it’s not hiding behind the biscuit tin. It's in your kitchen — waiting to become a mini spa for you and the kids!

These DIY natural skincare recipes are packed with goodness, gentle on young skin, and easy enough to whip up with whatever you've got in the fridge. Let the summer spa adventures begin!

🥒 1. Cooling Cucumber Hydrating Mask

Perfect for sunny days and post-park refreshment, this simple mask is cooling, calming, and hydrating.

You’ll need:

• ½ cucumber

• 1 tablespoon natural yoghurt

How to make it:
Blend the cucumber and mix it with the yoghurt. Apply a generous layer to clean skin, relax for 15 minutes, then rinse off with cool water. Skin = refreshed.

🍌 2. Moisturising Banana & Honey Face Mask

Bananas aren’t just great for energy boosts — they’re brilliant for dry skin too!

You’ll need:

• 1 ripe banana

• 1 tablespoon honey

• A splash of water

How to make it:
Mash the banana, stir in the honey and water, then smooth it over the face. After 20 minutes, rinse gently to reveal soft, glowing skin.

🌾 3. Gentle Oatmeal Facial Scrub for Sensitive Skin

This one's a winner if anyone in the family has sensitive skin or a bit of sunburn.

You’ll need:

• 1 cup oats

• A drizzle of honey

• Water to form a paste

How to make it:
Mix the ingredients into a soft paste. Massage gently into the skin using circular motions, then rinse off. It’s soothing, calming, and kind to delicate skin.

🍓 4. Berry Brightening Face Mask

Berries are bursting with antioxidants — perfect for reviving tired summer skin (and using up that half-punnet of strawberries!).

You’ll need:

• A handful of your favourite berries (blueberries, strawberries or raspberries)

• 1 tablespoon natural yoghurt

• 1 teaspoon honey

How to make it:
Mash the berries, mix in the yoghurt and honey, apply to the face for 15 minutes, then rinse. Result? A natural glow and happy kids.

🧖♀️ Bonus Activity: DIY Kids’ Spa Day

Why not turn it into a full-blown spa day? Challenge your little ones to design a spa menu, set up a “wellness station” in the living room, and enjoy facials, foot soaks, and even a shoulder massage. (Parents: we highly recommend scheduling this after lunch and before nap time.)

☀️ In Summary...

These natural skincare recipes for kids are a great way to:

• Keep them busy (and happy!) during the holidays

• Teach them about self-care and skincare

• Use up some kitchen ingredients

• Sneak in a few peaceful moments for yourself

So go ahead — mix, mash, mask, and most importantly… make memories.

P.S. If you're looking for gentle, natural skincare for grown-ups too, don’t forget to check out our Puremess range – perfect for sun-kissed skin and summer pampering.