Melt the Base Ingredients: In a double boiler, combine the cocoa butter, mango butter, coconut oil, olive oil, and beeswax pellets. Stir occasionally until completely melted and combined.
Add Optional Oils: If using, add red raspberry seed oil, carrot seed oil, and vitamin E oil to the melted mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
Remove from Heat: Take the mixture off the heat and let it cool slightly.
Add Essential Oils: If using, add the essential oils to the slightly cooled mixture and stir well.
Incorporate Non-Nano Zinc Oxide: Carefully stir in the non-nano zinc oxide powder. Mix well to ensure it is evenly distributed throughout the base. Best to use an immersion blender if available.
Cool and Store: Pour the mixture into a glass bowl or mason jar.
Pro Tip: To prevent the zinc oxide from settling at the bottom, place the container in the refrigerator or freezer to set the mixture quickly.
Apply and Reapply: You may need to mix the sunscreen after it sets to reincorporate the zinc better. Apply the sunscreen generously to all exposed skin areas. Reapply every 30-60 minutes if swimming or sweating, and at least every 2 hours for extended sun exposure.
