Natural Skin Products: Homemade Body Lotion

Image by webzer via Flickr

If you’ve ever looked at the back of a bottle of body lotion and wondered why you couldn’t recognize any of the ingredients, you’re not alone. Some of them are downright scary – and not suitable for your skin. Try this recipe for homemade body lotion that features only naturally healthy ingredients.

Ingredients:
1 cup dried chamomile
4 Tablespoons honey
1 cup organic milk
8 teaspoons wheat germ

Instructions:
Place milk in small sauce pan on low heat. Add chamomile and allow to simmer on low for a couple of hours. Pour through a strainer to remove any remaining dried chamomile. Place wheat germ and honey to liquid, mixing well. Use as a lotion over entire body. Lotion stays fresh in the refrigerator for one week.