After a long day of work, workouts, or just dealing with stress, your body deserves some natural care. Homemade body oils can help soothe tired muscles, calm inflammation, and promote deep relaxation.

Alicia is a writer, photographer, and social entrepreneur specializing in sustainable travel, wildlife and nature conservation, and environmentally friendly agriculture and eating. She holds an M.S.

The very first thing I do when I get out of the shower is slather on my best homemade body oil for soft, moisturized skin throughout the day. I stopped using over-the-counter lotions in 2012, but not ...