Homemade Sunscreen

We all know that protecting our skin is important. But, with so many chemicals hiding in traditional sunscreen, how do we safely do that? The answer is to make your own. I know it sounds scary, but it really is quite easy.

I started making my own sunscreen about 4 years ago. I have tried numerous recipes, but I found one that I really like. I like experimenting until I stumble upon just the right combination.

Homemade Lavender Sunscreen

Ingredients:

1/2 cup carrier oil ( I used almond oil) Aura Cacia Nurturing Sweet Almond Natural Skin Care Oil, 16-Ounce Bottle

1/4 cup coconut oil ( I got mine from Costco)

1/4 cup beeswax  USDA Organic White Beeswax Pellets by Sky Organics (1lb) -Superior Quality Pure Bees Wax No Toxic Pesticides or Chemicals – 3 x Filtered, Easy Melt Pastilles- For DIY, Candles, Skin Care, Lip Balm

2 tbsp shea butter Unrefined Shea Butter by Better Shea Butter – African, Raw, Pure – Use Alone or in DIY Body Butters, Lotions, Soap, Eczema & Stretch Marks Products, Lotion Bars, Lip Balms and More! – 1 lb (16 oz)

1 tsp vitamin E oil JASON Vitamin E 5,000 IU All-Over Body Nourishment Oil, 4 Ounce

2 tbsp zinc oxide Zinc Oxide 1 Pound Bag – Non-Nano and Uncoated – Our Earth’s Secrets

10 drops lavender essential oil ( I used Numa Essential Oil)

1 tsp Carrot seed oil (optional)Aura Cacia Essential Oil, Replenishing Carrot Seed, 0.5 fluid ounce

Directions:

1. Place carrier oil, coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, vitamin E oil, and Carrot oil in a double boiler and simmer until melted.
2. Stir occasionally until melted.
3. Remove from heat and stir in zinc oxide.
4. Add 10 drops of lavender essential oil and mix well.
5. Pour into glass mason jar for storing.
6. Store in a cool place.

It is so easy to make your own healthy sunscreen. Give it a try!