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Homemade Safe Sunscreen

Using a few simple ingredients, you can make a sunscreen that works and is safe for you and your family. Be sure to store in the refrigerator for extended shelf life.
Yield: 1 cup

Materials

  • 1/2 cup almond oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp beeswax
  • 2 tbsp shea butter
  • 3 tbsp non-nano zinc oxide powder
  • 1 tsp raspberry seed oil
  • 1 tsp wheat germ oil
  • 1 tsp carrot seed oil

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except the zinc powder in a 1/2 pint jar. Fill a saucepan with a few inches of water and put over medium-low heat placing the jar in the pan with the lid loosely on. Gently shake or stir the ingredients in the jar to help them melt. Once melted, stir or shake in the zinc oxide powder. Do this a few times to make sure the zinc is fully combined. Store in the refrigerator until needed. Apply every few hours (or more often if sweating or playing in the water).