Here are THREE similar (variations) on homemade SunScreen.
They all contain Shea Butter, EO's, and Zinc Oxide.
HOPE this helps with your experimentation!
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1) Ingredients that Naturally Protect Us from the Sun
There are natural ingredients, some may be found in our kitchens, that work to protect us from over exposure to the sun. Many are oils that contain SPF properties such as:
- Raspberry Seed Oil. The highest of all natural ingredients, contains an estimated SPF of 30-50.
- Carrot Seed Oil. Carrot seed oil is an essential oil and 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.
- Sesame oil, Coconut Oil, Hemp oil, Avocado oil, Soybean, and Peanut Oil. All contain SPF levels between 4-10.
- Shea Butter. An excellent skin protectant with an SPF of approximately 6-10.
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However, none of these ingredients are necessarily adequate on their own to provide us protection for an all day experience…say, out on the lake. In order to make your own sunscreen you really should add the natural mineral zinc oxide (and possibly titanium oxide) to your recipe. This will give you real power to reflect the sun's ray, with minimal negative effects.
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Ingredients
Customize this recipe based on your budget and what you have available.
-1 ounce oil blend (use any combination of the oils listed above)
-1 ounce beeswax (adds waterproof properties)
-1 ounce butter blend (i.e. Shea butter, mango butter, or cocoa butter)
-1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
-0.36 ounces zinc oxide powder
-30 drops essential oils (See NOTES).
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Method
1. Gather ingredients and kitchen tools. Note: Many of the oils listed above can be found in the grocery store or health food store. I love the quality and cosmetic properties of the oils, essential oils, and butters available from Mountain Rose Herbs. They are my source for these things. Find beeswax here or search for a local source by clicking here.
2. In a double boiler, over low heat, melt the oils, beeswax, and butters.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly prior to adding the vitamin E oil, zinc oxide powder, and essential oils. Note: Wear a mask when working with zinc oxide. Although it has not been proven harmful when used topically, inhaling the substance can be dangerous.
4. Stir until zinc oxide is dissolved. Note: Purchase zinc oxide powder here.
5. Pour into a push-up or roll-up dispenser. This recipe will produce a product similar to a lotion bar or sunscreen stick. You could easily clean out and re-purpose a used deodorant or lip balm container. But, if you want to buy a new one…I love these containers.
6. Allow to cool and harden on the counter overnight and then you're good to go! During times of heavy sun and swim exposure be sure to reapply often for the best coverage.
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Notes
- This recipe contains zinc oxide at 12% which gives it an SPF of around 10-12
- Beneficial, sun protecting essential oils include: lavender, myrrh, carrot seed oil, and peppermint.
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2) ALTERNATE (simpler, less ingredients):
Recipe yields 2 cups of SPF Lotion:
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Ingredients:
1 cup Coconut Oil, melted over very low heat.
1/2 cup Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Shea Butter Lotion
(Or just plain Shae butter, mango butter, or cocoa butter.)
1/2 cup Zinc Oxide Powder for 20 SPF or use 1/4 cup for 10 SPF.
1/2 cup Filtered Water
Essential Oils of choice (lavender, myrrh, carrot seed oil, and peppermint).
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Combine everything in your blender, and blend until well combined/emulsified.
I keep mine in the freezer when I don't need it. It will keep about 3-4 months at room temperature.
(The SPF20 is in a recycled small ketchup bottle and the SPF 10 is in a recycled Method Furniture Polish Spray Bottle)
You can increase the SPF by increasing the Zinc Oxide.
If your house is cold it will become thicker; but, when you take it in the sun, it heats up and will be thinner.
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3) Dr. Axe recipe
Ingredients:
10 drops lavender
1 Tbl pomegranate oil
3/4 Cup coconut oil
2 Tbl Zinc Oxide (1/8 cup)
2 Tbl shea butter
Glass Jar
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Directions:
Combine all ingredients except zinc oxide in a jar.
Place a saucepan with 2 inches of water on stove over medium/low heat.
Place jar in saucepan and stir contents until ingredients start to melt.
Once all ingredients are combined, add in zinc oxide and stir well.
Store in a cool place.
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From: Ellen Barkon <ejbarkon@gmail.com>
To: Everything essential <Everythingessential@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Friday, August 7, 2015 7:53 AM
Subject: [Everything doTERRA] Waterproof Sunscreen
Zinc oxide (non nano) pure, and beeswax help with that.
I am experimenting with recipes this weekend.
Would love to hear what anyone else is using, regular and waterproof
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