Suncreen Lotion

Sunscreen Lotion

Tired of slathering on chemical-laden sunscreen that you KNOW is not healthy for you or your children? Before purchasing your next bottle of sunscreen lotion check out this all natural recipe that works just as well as store bought and is completely safe for you and your babies.

Ingredients

-1 ounce oil blend (1 cup)

-1 ounce beeswax (1 cup)

-1 ounce butter blend (i.e shea butter, mango butter, or cocoa butter) (1 cup)

-1 teaspoon vitamin e oil

-0.36 ounces zinc oxide powder (12%) (2 tablespoons)

-30 drops essential oils of choice (avoid citrus essential oils, they increase UV exposure)

Method

1. In a double broiler, slightly heat the oils, beeswax and butters.

2. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly prior to adding the vitamin e oil, zinc oxide powder, and essential oils.

3. Stir until zinc oxide is dissolved.

4. Pour into a push-up or roll-up dispenser. (add mixture to dispenser when slightly thick to prevent settling)

5.Allow to cool and harden on the counter overnight.

Notes:

-This sunscreen has a shelf life of 6 months – 1 year.

-Wear a mask when working with zinc oxide. It has not been proven harmful when used topically, but inhaling the substance can be dangerous.

Carrier oils to use that contain SPF properties:

-Raspberry seed oil. Contains highest amount of SPF among all natural ingredients with an SPF of 30-50.

-Carrot Seed Oil. An essential oil that has been estimated to contain SPF levels of 30.

-Wheat Germ Oil. While super nourishing for the skin, it too possesses a natural SPF of 20.

-Shea Butter. This wonderful butter is a skin protectant with an SPF of 6-10.

-Sesame oil, coconut oil, hemp oil, avocado oil, soybean and peanut oil all contain SPF levels of 4-10.

Essential oils that have SPF properties:

-Lavender

-Myrrh

-Carrot

-Peppermint

-Sea Buckthorn