DIY Sunscreen lotion. ■1/2 cup almond or olive oil ■1/4 cup coconut oil (natural SPF 4) ■1/4 cup beeswax ■2 Tablespoons Zinc Oxide (Be careful not to inhale the powder). This makes a natural SPF of 20+ or more can be added.) ■Optional: 1 teaspoon Vitamin E oil ■Optional: 2 tablespoons Shea Butter (natural SPF 4-5) ■Optional: Essential Oils (I prefer lavender) 1.Combine ingredients except zinc oxide in a pint sized or larger glass jar. (I used a mason jar for everything) 2.Fill a medium saucepan with a couple inches of water and place over medium heat. 3.Put a lid on the jar loosely and place in the pan with the water. 4.As the water heats, the ingredients in the jar will start to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to incorporate. When all ingredients are completely melted, add the zinc oxide, stir in well and pour into jar. Small mason jars (pint size) are great for this. It will not pump well in a lotion pump! 5.Stir a few times as it cools to make sure zinc oxide is incorporated. 6.Use as you would regular sunscreen. Best if used within six months.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:39:59 +0000
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