How to Make Your Own Face Lotions

The variety of face lotions available is overwhelming. With so many to choose from, its hard to know which one is the best for your skin type. To make the selection process even more difficult, many store-bought products contain chemicals that can damage your skin and be hazardous to the environment when they wash off and go down the drain. That said, the reason more people don't switch to natural lotions is that they typically come with a large price tag. Luckily, you can make your own face lotion using items you'd find in the grocery store---if they're not already in your cupboards.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup dried chamomile
• 2 tbs. honey
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tsp. wheat germ
• Mixing bowls
• Colander
• Empty lotion bottle

Instructions

1. Combine 1/2 cup chamomile and 1/2 cup milk and let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for three hours.

2. Pour the liquid through the colander, into a different bowl, to separate it from the chamomile. The chamomile can be discarded.

3. Add 2 tbsp. honey and 4 tsp. wheat germ to the liquid. Stir until the ingredients are well blended.

4. Pour the lotion into the empty lotion bottle. Unused portions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Tips & Warnings

• This lotion works well for all skin types. Substitute chamomile with different herbs such as lavender or peppermint to add different scents to the lotion.

References

• Homemade Lotions
• Milk and Honey Benefits