How to Make Your Own Sunscreen

Enjoying a little sun is fun but you want to have a little coverage. This is a simple and effective way to do it yourself with a sunscreen you make at home.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Olive oil
• USP grade zinc oxide powder
• Titanium dioxide(substitute for zinc oxide)
• Beeswax
• Gloves
• Pan
• Ceramic or glass bowl
• Mask

1. In order to prepare your personal sunscreen it is important first to be aware that zinc oxide or titanium dioxide are products that should not be inhaled. First put on gloves and a mask then place small pan on stove.
2. Pour 1 cup of olive oil, one ounce of beeswax and take a disposable spoon and stir the contents until the beeswax has melted into the oil.
   After you have carefully mixed these two items then take 1 to 2 tablespoons of zinc oxide powder into pan.
3. The zinc oxide is a white powder that, again, should not be inhaled so wear a mask and gloves. Once it is completely stirred pour contents into a ceramic or glass bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
4. If you intend to make the sunscreen again label the pan and the disposable spoon and keep them in a separate area from cooking items. Once you have mixed the sunscreen with any of the items whether it is the bowl or the pan you should not use it again to prepare food.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply sunscreen thirty minutes before going into the sun and reapply 1-2 hours after the first application.
• Only use titanium dioxide if you cannot locate the zinc oxide.
• If a child or pet should get hold of the zinc oxide contact poison control.