DIY Natural Sunscreen Recipe
Here's a smaller batch of the natural sunscreen recipe that I make for my family and the shop. It's perfect for a trial run or for those who need less product.
Equipment
- double boiler
- Glass jar
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa Butter
- 1 tablespoon Mango Butter
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup Beeswax Pellets
- 4 1/2 tablespoons Non-Nano Zinc Oxide
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 teaspoon Red Raspberry Seed Oil optional
- 1 teaspoon Carrot Seed Oil optional
- 1 teaspoon Vitamin E Oil optional
- 1/2 ounce Essential Oils optional, non-citrus, e.g., Lavender
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.