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.

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Though body oils and body lotions have the same end goal—to moisturize your skin—they get the job done in different ways. “A hydrating body lotion applied to dry skin is a more lightweight product ...