Ingredients :
- 3 tbs Organic Unrefined Coconut oil (Natural SPF 4-6)
- 2 tbs Organic Avocado oil (Natural SPF 15)
- 1tbs Beeswax pellets
- 2tbs Organic Unrefined Shea Butter
- 2 tbs Non-nano Zinc Oxide powder (Be careful not to inhale the powder) – Find in the Notes below, the quantity you need for your sunscreen.
- Container of your choice. Options here.
Directions :
- Combine all the ingredients, except the zinc oxide powder, in a glass jar.
- Using double-boiler method, or microwave, melt all the ingredients. (The zinc oxide is still aside)
- Once all the ingredients are completely melted, add the zinc oxide and stir in well.
- You can now pour the preparation in the container of your choice.
- Stir a few times as it cools to make sure zinc oxide is incorporated.
- Store in a cool, dry place, or in the fridge.
Notes:
2-5 SPF: Use 5% zinc oxide
6-11 SPF: Use 10% zinc oxide
12-19 SPF: Use 15% zinc oxide
20 SPF: Use 20% zinc oxide
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- This sunscreen is not waterproof and will need to be reapplied after sweating or swimming, and every few hours in general.
- Make sure not to inhale the zinc oxide – use a mask if necessary!
- Add more beeswax to make thicker sunscreen, less to make smooth sunscreen.
