How to Make Organic Sunscreen at Home

Organic sunscreen protects your skin from UV damage with natural ingredients.

Organic sunscreens contain a variety of natural and botanical ingredients that aide in protection against UV rays. Sometimes commercially produced organic sunscreens can be expensive or mislabeled. Knowing how to make your own organic sunscreen gives you the ability to take control of the ingredients you use while saving some money. This easy-to-accomplish task serves as a fun way to experiment with different botanical materials for a fragrant and effective sunscreen.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tbsp. avocado butter
• 1 tbsp. coconut carrier oil
• 2 cups distilled water
• 1 tbsp. borax
• 2 tbsp. aloe vera gel
• 2 tbsp. beeswax pastilles
• 2 glass bowls (2 qt.)
• Hand mixer
• 20-oz. bottle

Instructions

1. Put the avocado butter, coconut carrier oil, distilled water and borax into a glass bowl. Stir it to disperse the powdered borax. All of these materials are natural and can be obtained at a craft or hobby supply shop. Avocado butter possesses natural sun-protection agents, along with vitamins A, E and D.

2. Stir the aloe gel into the bowl and then microwave it for two minutes. This heats the contents together into a smooth liquid state, blending it further.

3. Microwave a separate bowl of beeswax pastilles for three minutes.

4. Insert the beaters of the hand mixer into the bowl of hot water and oil, turning it to a low speed. Begin stirring the water and oil, which will emulsify because of the borax.

5. Drizzle the bowl of melted wax slowly into the turning oil and water. It will instantly turn the contents of the bowl into a frothy, thin white mixture.

6. Mix the emulsion on high for five minutes. This may seem lengthy, but it is necessary to fully blend the materials and thicken them it into a smooth lotion. Pour the warm lotion into the plastic bottle. Leave it uncovered until the lotion cools to room temperature.

Tips & Warnings

• Avocado carrier oil can replace coconut oil to add extra sunscreen potential.

• Reapply the sunscreen every two hours, keeping in mind that organic products do not last as long as products containing synthetic ingredients.

Resources

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