Natural Sunscreen Recipe
Natural Sunscreen with Organic ingredients you can feel good about
Servings: 14 ounces
Cost: 25
Equipment
- Mason jar
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup jojoba oil (or almond/olive oil)
- 1/4 cup beeswax pellets
- 1/4 cup non-nano zinc oxide (1/3 oz)
- 15 - 20 drops essential oils optional
- 1 tsp raspberry seed oil optional
- 1 tsp carrot seed oil optional
Instructions
How to make
- In a double boiler or heat-safe glass bowl over simmering water, gently melt the shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, and beeswax together
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 5–10 minutes—just until it’s warm but no longer hot.
- Slowly whisk in the non-nano zinc oxide, being careful not to breathe in the powder. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Add essential oils if using, and stir again
- Pour into a wide-mouth pint mason jar, or divide into smaller containers or tins. We keep large jar in the fridge and a couple more jars for on the go.
- Let cool at room temperature until solid.
- Store in a cool, dark place. I like to keep ours it the refrigerator.
How to use
- Apply a small amount to exposed skin before moderate sun exposure.
- Reapply as needed, especially after swimming or sweating.
- Pair with good sun habits: hats, shade, breathable fabrics.
Notes
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