Homemade Sunscreen Cream Variation
Supplies
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrier oil*
- 2 tablespoons unrefined shea butter
- 1 teaspoon carrot seed oil
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon organic beeswax pellets, yellow OR white** (optional)
- 2 tablespoons zinc oxide powder
- 25 drops essential oils***
Instructions
- Combine the carrier oil, shea butter, carrot seed oil, vitamin E oil, and beeswax (if using) in a jar.
- Fill a small pot with 2 inches of water over low to medium heat.
- Place the jar in the pot and stir the contents until melted.
- Add the zinc oxide and stir until combined. Remove from heat and add essential oils. Mix well.
- Store in a cool place.
- Apply to any exposed skin before going outside.
Notes
Be cautious of using this recipe if you have fair skin. You’ll need to use a more heavy-duty sunscreen bar that has zinc oxide in it.
*No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s right for you. You can use any or a combination of these: Avocado, Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond. These are our favorite carrier oils; to see a full list of options, click here.
**If you are allergic to beeswax, try Candelilla Wax or Bayberry Wax
*** These are great essential oils to include in your DIY sunscreen because they promote skin healing: Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Helichrysum, Lavender, Myrrh
Peppermint, Tea Tree.
Peppermint, Tea Tree.