15 Ways To Use Avocado On Your Body

This roundup is focused on different ways to use nursing avocado on your skin. I am sure at some point we have all had smashed avocado on toast? well, how about smashing that avocado onto your body. Avocados are high in fats and contain vitamins E and C, which are important for healthy skin. Avocados are rich in Biotin, a B vitamin that contributes to healthy skin strong nails, and thick, luscious hair, you will commonly see avocado oils being used in hair products. We have included a few hair recipes below for you to give yourself a hair treatment. Avocado helps to improve scalp conditions and provides a healthy environment for hair to grow, so make sure you rub it down deep onto your scalp.

So what about your skin? Avocado oil is super rich in folates which stimulate collagen production in the skin, leading to a much-improved appearance and elasticity. Just adding rich moisture will improve the appearance of your skin and help with oily breakouts. Avocado oil can be used directly out fo the bottle as a cleanser and moisturizer, but I love these recipes below for some extra zing to my face masks.

Looking to treat yourself? check out these inexpensive face mask bowls and brushes, perfect for DIY facemasks and DIY day spa vibes.

Anti Frizz Avocado Hair Mask — CraftBits.com

Avocado Silk Scrub — CraftBits.com

Nourishing Avocado Facial Mask

3 DIY Avocado Face Masks for Dry, Aging & Dull Skin –

Easy Honey Avocado Face Mask Recipe – Living Locurto

Soothing Oatmeal and Avocado Face Mask – Fed & Fit

For any easy soap recipe check out this avocado melt and pour soap base that contains avocado oil and cucumber, so all you have to do it pour it into molds or add a few extra ingredients, such as scent or some color.

Avocado Sugar Scrub – American Lifestyle Magazine

cold process soap

How to Make a DIY Avocado Sugar Scrub

3 DIY Avocado Face Mask For Dry, Aging & Dull Skin

Avocado and Spearmint soap

These recipes all use Avocado oil, an oil easy to obtain, and not only can you use it in your DIY body and facial recipes, but you can use this oil in your cooking too.

Perfect Avocado Oil Hair Mask Treatment –

Mango & Avocado Body Butter – Eccentricities by JVG

DIY Whipped Body Butter with Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, and Avocado Oil

If your idea of Halloween fun includes a little bubbling, fizzing magic—without the sugar crash—these DIY Halloween Bath Bombs are your new favorite trick and treat. Think spooky swirls, candy-free gifts, and a little self-care potion-making, all rolled into one bewitching bath-time delight.

These are perfect for mums who’d rather stir up a bath bomb cauldron than bake another round of cupcakes for the class party. They also make fang-tastic gifts for teens, neighbours, or anyone who needs a little seasonal sparkle in their soak.

Why You’ll Love These Spooky Bath Bombs

Kid-safe ingredients – No creepy chemicals here
Great for gifting – Pop into mini cauldrons, treat bags, or mason jars
Smells like fall – Think pumpkin spice, candy corn, or sweet orange
Budget-friendly – Uses pantry staples and affordable citric acid
Easy to customize – Add spiders, glitter, glow-in-the-dark mica, or even a surprise toy

Ingredients

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup Epsom salt or fine sea salt
2 tsp sweet almond oil (or coconut oil)
1 tsp water or witch hazel in a spray bottle
10–15 drops essential oil (sweet orange, lavender, cinnamon, or candy-like blends)
Natural colorants or skin-safe mica powder (orange, purple, black, green)
Optional: eco glitter, mini plastic spiders or Halloween charms
Silicone molds or mini plastic cauldrons

How to Make Halloween Bath Bombs

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and Epsom salt. Whisk until it’s smooth and uniform—like a dusty spellbook.

2. Blend the Wet Ingredients

In a small bowl, mix your carrier oil and essential oils. Add your chosen colorant and glitter here too. If using black, go light—it can stain tubs if overdone.

3. Combine with Care

Slowly drizzle the wet mixture into the dry mix, whisking continuously. It should feel like damp sand. If it clumps when squeezed, you’re ready. Mist lightly with water or witch hazel if too dry.

4. Add Hidden Surprises

Press a small plastic spider, glow cube, or toy into the center for a trick-or-treat effect!

5. Mold It Up

Spoon the mixture into your molds, pressing firmly. Let them dry at least 24 hours before popping out.

Spooky Variations to Try

Spider Surprise

Hide a plastic spider inside and use black mica for a creepy crawl effect.

Pumpkin Spice Delight

Add a dash of cinnamon and orange essential oil with orange coloring.

Glow-in-the-Dark Witch Bombs

Use glow mica and store under light for a fun bathroom glow!

Boo Bombs for Kids

Make ghost-shaped fizzies using a silicone mold and sweet vanilla oil.

Packaging Ideas for Gifting

Wrap in cellophane with twine and a tag: “Drop in warm water and summon a spooky soak!”
Nestle in mini cauldrons from the dollar store
Use kraft boxes lined with Halloween tissue paper for classy spooky gifting
Add a punny printable tag like “You’re the bomb!” or “Witch, please!”

Tips & Tricks

Don’t over-wet your mixture—it can fizz prematurely.
Use gloves to avoid stained fingers.
Let kids help with colors and pressing (just maybe keep the glitter far away unless it’s a full moon).

Why These Are Better Than Candy

Let’s be honest—October sugar overload is real. These bath bombs are a charming alternative that still feel like a treat. Plus, they turn your bathroom into a spa and a mad scientist lab.

Whether you’re making them for your kids’ school party, teen Halloween sleepovers, or your own pumpkin-scented peace and quiet after bedtime chaos, these DIY bath bombs are a crafty way to keep Halloween fun—and fizzy.

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