The five main elements of a healthy natural lotion or cream

1. No petroleum or synthetic ingredients.
 

2. Plant vegetable or nut oils and butters are used as the primary source and the second or third ingredient listed on the panel after the water.

3. Inclusion of herbal extracts or infusions (either in oil or water area, or both) or other antioxidants.
 

4. Scented products to meet that using only 100% pure essential oils instead of "perfume" or "fragrance oils" or a combination of fragrances and essential oils.
 

5. A freshness or expiration date on the label. You would not buy a carton of milk without knowing the due date would you? Why not demand the same of your skincare products?If you are a freshness and expiration date, which is usually a good indication that the ingredients used are fresh and natural with minimal preservation, which is why it should be used by a certain date for best results.