Photo ©Michael Piazza Photography. Used with permission from Storey Publishing. Your skin “eats”. Did you know that? It sure does! It “eats” or absorbs up to 60 percent of what you apply to it (to ...

I still remember the first time I made a body butter from scratch. I had been slowly switching out store-bought products for ...

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 ...

This DIY chamomile body butter recipe is a calming, whipped moisturizer your skin will love. If you’re looking for a gentle, nourishing way to hydrate your skin—especially if you deal with irritation, ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Stored in a cool place, your lotion ...