How to Make Homemade Sunscreen Lotion

Homemade sunscreen lotion is a simple, natural sunscreen that avoids using chemicals and additives commonly found in commercial products, which may be harmful to the skin's health. Instead, this homemade sunscreen uses PABA powder, a naturally occurring amino acid that can be purchased through most health food and health product stores. If you cannot find PABA powder in your area, it can be ordered online through many specialty retailers. This sunscreen will keep for about two months.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup boiling water
• 3 tea bags black tea
• ½ tsp. PABA powder
• 2 tbsp. beeswax
• 1 cup cold pressed sesame oil
• 10 drops vitamin E oil
• 5 drops rose essential oil

Instructions

1. Put the tea bags in a large glass jar and pour the boiling water over them. Let the tea bags steep until the water has fully cooled.

2. Remove the tea bags from the jar and dissolve the PABA powder in the tea.

3. Put the beeswax in a double boiler and heat over low heat until melted. Add the sesame oil and stir gently. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

4. Place the tea mixture in a blender and blend on high for about one minute. Add the other mixture and blend on high for 3 minutes.

5. Add the vitamin E oil and rose essential oil while the motor is running and process for another 30 seconds.

6. Pour the mixture into a clean glass bottle with pump.

Tips & Warnings

• To use, apply all over the face and body and rub the lotion in gentle, circular strokes.

• Avoid mixing or storing any type of homemade skin care or cosmetics products in an aluminum container, as there is serious concern about heavy metals entering the body through the pores.

References

• The Cosmetics Cookbook; Belkin, Lisa Sharon; 2008

Resources

• All Natural Beauty: Homemade Beauty Recipes