Sunscreen Recipe with Essential Oils

ESSENTIAL OILS TO ADD TO COCONUT OIL FOR SUN PROTECTION.

Please be aware that commercial sunscreens are very toxic.

For extended sunbathing, consider adding zinc to these formulas.

2 oz coconut oil (fractionated if you wish for it to stay liquid in cool temperatures) or organic cooking coconut oil.


Most Popular Sunscreen Recipe:


Helichrysum - 4 drops, blocks ultra violet/sunscreen
Patchouli - 10 drops, blocks ultra violet(can omit if distasteful to you)
Myrrh - 5 drops ,skin conditioner
Carrot seed - 20 drops, deepens tanning/pigment

Lavender Sunscreen: Mix 4 ounces coconut oil with 10-30 drops of Lavender Essential oil.

Sunscreen Sesame Mix: 1 ounce sesame oil, coconut oil or olive oil, 10 drops Helichrysum, 5 drops Lavender and 3 drops Chamomile

Natural Sunscreen: 2 ounces sesame oil, 2 ounces Aloe Vera Gel, 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil and 24 drops Lavender Oil. Combine ingredients. Shake well before using.

Myrrh Sunscreen: Mix 20 drops of Myrrh into coconut oil.

Avocado Oil Sunblock: Mix 4 ounces of Avocado Oil with 30 drops of Lavender Essential oil. Apply liberally every 3-4 hours or as needed.

 

Other recipes:

The simplest sunscreen is to just use coconut oil- it has so many health benefits and nourishes the skin. 

 

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