Description
Unnatural sunscreens can contain a long list of toxins that do more harm than good.
Our natural version will protect your skin from the sun and your body from unnecessary toxins.
20% zinc oxide powder will make your sunscreen an SPF 20, but adding in the carrot seed oil, which has a natural SPF of 30-40, will bump up its protection.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsp almond oil or jojoba oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp beeswax pebbles
- 1 tbsp shea butter
- 1 tbsp 20% zinc oxide powder (uncoated and non-nano)
- 1 tsp carrot seed oil
- 1/2 tsp Vitamin E oil
Tools & Supplies
- Double boiler (or use a pot and metal bowl)
- Measuring cup and spoons
- Dust face mask (or surgical face mask)
- Spoon
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Sanitized glass jar
Instructions
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Use a double boiler, or make one by adding water to your pot and placing a metal bowl over pot.
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Add the beeswax, almond or jojoba oil, coconut oil and vitamin E, and melt over medium heat, stirring the mixture frequently until fully combined.
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Remove the mixture from the heat and add in the carrot seed oil, stirring to combine.
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Put on your protective mask (or be very careful when using zinc oxide). Very slowly add the zinc oxide powder and whisk slowly so there are no clumps left behind.
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Scrape sunscreen into your jar and allow to fully cool before using.
Notes
BREATHING IN ZINC OXIDE POWDER CAN CAUSE METAL FUME FEVER, WHICH WILL GIVE YOU FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS THAT CAN LAST FOR 6-24 HOURS. TAKE PRECAUTIONS, AND WEAR A PROTECTIVE MASK WHEN USING THIS SUBSTANCE.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: natural body recipe
Keywords: natural sunscreen, homemade sunscreen