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DIY Sunscreen Recipe
 
 
This DIY Sunscreen is made with some pretty common household ingredients, and is so simple to put together. I've been impressed with early testing on my own pale self!
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Recipe type: Remedies & Supplements
Ingredients
  • ½ cup Diaper Rash Cream
  • 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil (refined or organic extra virgin-either one works)
  • 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
  • 1 Tablespoon Almond Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Beeswax
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients to a heat proof jar or bowl.
  2. Stir together using a wooden popsicle stick to avoid staining kitchen utensils.
  3. Heat over boiling water in a double boiler or place in an oven on low until wax melts.
  4. You may add natural mineral makeup to the finished mixture and stir in to darken the color if you'd like.
  5. Allow to cool and pour into small containers or squeeze jars. Plastic, silicone, or tin are preferable for pools and beaches, as many have no glass rules.To useI like to get a little sun and then apply a thick layer of sunscreen on all exposed skin. We use hats and swim shirts to cut down on overexposure to the sun. Reapply regularly.Since this sunscreen has an oil base, it may stain clothing. Try using WD-40 and then wetting area well with pretreat if staining occurs.
Notes
Recipe by Gwen's Nest at https://gwens-nest.com/diy-sunscreen-recipe/