How to Make Sunscreen

Sunscreen is something that I never used to bother with. But over time, even with olive skin, I have began to appreciate the protection. For me, it isn’t about skin lightening and those sort of issues, it is about safety. While I have only burned a couple times in my life, both time were time spent close to the equator. Since then I have noticed a development of dark spots that are worrisome. I have had them checked out by a dermatologist and so far they are fine but a little extra protection won’t hurt, as long as it isn’t full of nasty chemicals.

Regarding sun protection, let me say that I am a firm believer that vitamin D is very good for us and we should get outside. I spend a great deal of time outside. However, wearing a sunhat and sunglasses are good things and are what I consider a good mode of protection from harmful rays.

Even so, I like to wear suscreen on my cheeks and nose since this is where my “spots” have been developing. This provides additional protection to the areas that I specifically find a concern. In this article, I will share my recipe for what I use as a sunscreen. I do not use this above my eyes since if I sweat, it will drip down and burn them. I have found this to be true with all “natural” over-the-counter and sunscreens that I have tried. You have to decide for yourself if this is enough protection for you. If you decide you don’t want to make your own sunscreen but still want something safe, Mountian Rose make sunscreen sticks that you can purchase. These are also nice because they are compact and fit in to bags and backpacks easily. 

 

How to Make Sunscreen

Ingredients

2 ounces coconut oil

2 ounces rosehip seed oil

2 ounces cocoa butter

2 ounces beeswax

2 ounces non nano zinc oxide (This can be found at Bulk Apothecary)

 

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a heat-safe glass or stainless steel double boiler. Heat water to simmer. Don’t boil or the water may splash up into your ingredients and you don’t want water in them. Melt all ingredients completely, stirring so that they are combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool, slowly. Once it has cooled down but is still pourable, pour in to a glass jar or a heat-safe squeeze tube.

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