DIY Skincare Ingredient education Library
DIY Skincare Ingredient Library
Great skincare starts with understanding your ingredients. Browse the Simple Pure Beauty Ingredient Education Library — in-depth profiles for carrier oils, butters, clays, antioxidants, waxes, preservatives, and essential oils. Each ingredient guide covers benefits for skin, how to use it in formulations, where to buy, and DIY recipes to get you started.
Antioxidants
Vitamin E, rosemary CO2, and other antioxidants that protect your skin and extend the shelf life of your recipes.
Butters
Shea, mango, cocoa, and more — thick, luxurious butters that deeply moisturize skin and hair.
Find the Perfect Carrier Oils & Butters in Minutes
The Beauty Base is a searchable database of 88+ carrier oils and butters — filter by skin type, benefit, or substitution need and get straight to formulating. Includes a 90-page PDF guide, supplier list, and video tutorials.
Carrier Oils
The foundation of most DIY recipes — learn which carrier oils work best for your skin type, comedogenic ratings, and how to blend them.
Clays
Kaolin, bentonite, and French green clay — learn which clay works for your skin type and how to use them in masks and cleansers.
Essential Oils
Luxurious homemade face and body creams packed with skin-loving ingredients for deep, lasting hydration.
Preservatives
Everything you need to know about preserving water-based DIY skincare — which preservatives work, how to use them, and why they matter.
Waxes
Beeswax, candelilla, carnauba, and more — how waxes create structure and texture in balms, bars, and emulsified formulas.
Take Your Anti-Aging Routine Further
50+ anti-aging skincare recipes you can make at home — plus a printable recipe journal and bonus guides. Everything from creams and serums to masks and toners, for every skill level.