Winter may be dull and gray, but there is one bright ray of sunshine in all that cold snow and rain: It’s the season for citrus fruits! Our favorite bright and clean-smelling fruits — including lemons, grapefruit, orange and lime — bring a much-needed taste of sunshine into this dark and dreary time of year. Besides whipping up plenty of tasty snacks and drinks with these beauties, we’ve been scouring the Internet to find some sweet beauty DIYs you can make with citrusy treats. Using the natural astringent properties in citrus, these DIYs will have you looking and smelling so fresh and so clean. Check out some of our top picks for citrus beauty must-haves to make on your very own.

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1. Grapefruit Lip Balm: Essential oil and a grapefruit scent add a wintry flair to this moisturizing balm. (via A Pumpkin and a Princess)

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2. Grapefruit Avocado Oil Scrub: This easy DIY recipe uses light and gentle avocado oil, which won’t clog your pores. Get ready to feel and smell amazing after incorporating it into your weekly routine. (via Brit + Co)

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3. Orange Coconut Whipped Body Butter: Smooth this on irritated or dry winter skin for fast relief. You’ll have baby-soft, summery-smelling skin all winter long with this easy recipe. (via Hello Natural)

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4. Citrus Sunshine Perfume: Just because it’s gray outside doesn’t mean you can’t bring a little brightness to your day with this light and fresh perfume. Customize your batch with different ratios of oil to get that perfect, totally-you scent. (via Hello Natural)

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5. DIY Body Scrub: This basic scrub is a great place to start if you’re not familiar with the process. Add your own special blend of essential oils and scents to make it citrusy and bright. We think a mix of lemon, mint and vanilla would be just divine. (via Hey Gorgeous)

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6. Grapefruit Honey Scrub: Just like the recipe above, this uses a simple base of brown sugar to gently exfoliate your skin, while grapefruit and honey brighten and clarify it. (via Brit + Co)

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7. Cuticle Cream: Sure, your lips need some protection against the cold wind, but don’t forget about your precious fingers! This soothing cream will have your cuticles smooth and soft in no time. (via Gimme Some Oven)

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8. Grapefruit Detox Mask: Make this simple recipe with ingredients from your kitchen: grapefruit and yogurt. The grapefruit tones and fights signs of aging, while the yogurt fights acne and discoloration. (via Hello Natural)

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9. Coconut Tangerine Body Scrub: Take a quick tropical vacation with this coconut oil scrub that exfoliates and moisturizes. (via A Pumpkin and a Princess)

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10. Herb and Grapefruit Toner: We’ve already touched on grapefruit’s seemingly magic ability to soothe and heal all sorts of skin issues. This toner makes use of all that goodness. (via Free People)

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11. Tropical Cuticle Cream: This moisturizing cream would work just as well on your hands or feet. The coconut and lemon scent is heavenly and makes us crave a piña colada STAT. (via Hello Natural)

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12. Coconut Grapefruit Hair Treatment: Treat yo’ self (and your scalp) with this moisturizing and impurity-removing scalp treatment. It’s like a spa treatment from the comfort of your own home. (via The Mother Huddle)

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13. Orange Moisturizing Face Mask: Oatmeal, orange, yogurt and honey make this a soothing mask that smells like the best sort of breakfast. We won’t judge if you lick a little bit off your cheeks when you’re done letting the mask work its magic. (via Food + Words)

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14. Lemon and Grapefruit Scrub: A double dose of citrus will wake you up with its invigorating scent. We advise splashing this on with some cold water in the morning for a major energy boost. (via Frugal Living Mom)

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15. Easy Grapefruit Scrub: This might be the easiest beauty DIY we’ve ever seen. Grapefruit + sugar = soft, luxurious skin? Yes, please! (via WEMA Body Care)

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16. Super C Tonic: Start your beauty regimen by cleaning from the inside out. This healthy tonic gives you an immunity boost of vitamin C, plus some cayenne to get your blood running and metabolism up. (via Greatist)

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17. DIY Hair Serum: A few drops of grapefruit essential oil give this serum a fresh, light scent. You’ll never go back to buying hair serum again. (via Brit + Co)

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18. Citrus Sugar Scrub: Your favorite citrus zest gets to be the star of the show in this light scrub. (via Lovesome)

Which of these are you most excited to make? Any DIYs you like to make with your favorite citrus? Tell us in the comments below!

Nora Landis-Shack
Nora is a writer, photographer, foodie and feminist. After living in New York City for 23 years, she recently moved San Francisco and can't wait to explore. When she's not pursuing her interests in health and technology, she loves hiking, yoga, playing piano and squealing over kittens as an ASPCA volunteer.