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4 Homemade Natural Sunscreen Recipes

Posted by Kelly Essential Oils, Natural Beauty, Natural Health, Skin 152 Comments
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We want to be frugal, natural, and healthy!  Well, here are a few steps we had to make along this homemade, diy journey. Homemade Natural Sunscreen is a big one! And making these 4 Homemade Natural Sunscreen Recipes is easy!

4 Homemade Natural Sunscreen Recipes with essential oils from Simple Life MomKnow Your Ingredients

Ingredients to Avoid

If you’re reading this, you are probably already aware of how bad ingredients are in most sunscreens.  But the long list can be daunting.  Here are a few to look out for:

Oxybenzone, an ultraviolet light absorber and key ingredient in many sunscreen

s, is responsible for many phototoxic and photoallergic reactions (breaking out in a rash or having your skin burned by the chemical within hours or days of using).  It is highly absorbed by the skin and, accord

ing to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is reported to be a contaminate within the bodies of 97% of Americans.  It is also believed to be a human endocrine disruptor (European Commission on Endocrine Disruption) and can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death. and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease (K.M. Hanson). (1)

While Octinoxate is almost as bad as oxybenzone, it’s main concern is with estrogen mimicking, causing hormones to be disrupted and wrecking havoc on your system.  It has also been found in breast milk.

Propylparaben, a preservative also known to disrupt the endocrine system.  Simply put, for men or women, this basically blocks receptors so that hormones do not get to where they need to go.  It mimics estrogen, throwing your body for a loop. (3)

Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A Acetate) – High levels of Vitamin A put all over the body can lead to reproductive toxicity. It can also interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death. and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease (K.M. Hanson). The National Toxicology Program also reports that it causes tumors in animals at low doses (2)

4 Natural Sunscreen Lotion Recipes with essential oils from Simple Life Mom

Better

Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are similar in benefits.  They both protect against UV-B and UV-A radiation.

Dangers – Nano-particles (tinier titanium dioxide or zinc oxide) are supposed to better help protect from the sun.  Yet, some studies have now shown that the nano-part

icles do cross into the blood stream (4). The study was on nano-titatnium, but we can assume the same possibility with zinc.  It is also very dangerous to inhale either metal.  Some studies show that cellular damage which can lead to cancer can occur if it is inhaled (Sayes CM, Wahi R).

So you can’t inhale it, and you don’t want nano-zinc, but can you use something else?

There is Non-Nano Zinc Oxide that you can buy.  Here’s a product that we have used: Non-Nano Zinc Oxide.

Use – Zinc Oxide must be used only on very healthy skin.  When used on skin that is damaged, sunburned, cut or scratched, or otherwise healing skin there is a much greater potential for absorption, which would cause cellular damage.  I look at it like this.  We are fair enough that the damage from the sun is greater than the danger from these products on a normal day.  We believe in getting sun, but not burned (there’s enough skin cancer in my family that I have no problem monitoring exposure).

But!!!  There are so many other options!!!  Read Below!

4 Homeamde Natural Sunscreen Recipes - make your own sunscreen with essential oils

Spray, Powder, or Liquid?

Just say No! Sprays and Powders are a big no no!  I can’t get over the ignorance or selfishness of people who sit right beside my family and start spraying.  First, four of us will develop extremely itchy hives within hours (we literally have to get up and run).  Secondly, inhaling those products is cancerous!  Avoid at all costs!!

Choose creams unless using an all natural homemade blend.

Natural Oils with SPF

There are natural oils with SPF ranges!  These combined can go a long way in protecting your skin.  I put on shea butter daily.  It is not enough to protect me from getting burned.  But I am finding that a combination of the following makes a huge difference.

I’ve included links to high quality ingredients.

Shea Butter – approx. SPF 5-6

Coconut Oil – approx. SPF 6-10

Avacado Oil – approx. SPF 4-8

Carrot Seed Essential Oil – approx. SPF 28-40 (contains antioxidants to protect skin cells) Must be diluted or it will  burn your skin!

Myrrh Essential Oil – approx. SPF 15 (ultra healing oil to help take care of your skin)

Avoid Citrus oils (orange, grapefruit, lemon, etc) as they will increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun.  Everyone’s skin is different.  So please use caution when using essential oils and sun exposure until you know how your skin will respond and how often you need to reapply sunscreen. Here’s one study for more information.

4 homemade natural sunscreen recipes - made with natural and essential oilsThe Recipes

Whipped Shea Butter Sunscreen

  • 1/2 cup Shea Butter
  • 1/3 cup Coconut oil, melted
  • 15 drops carrot seed essential oil
  • 10 drops myrrh essential oil
  • 2 Tbsp zinc oxide (optional) You can add more myrrh instead (up to 40 drops)

With the zinc oxide, this will be an SPF of about 40+ (estimate as government hasn’t had their hands on it in a lab to verify). Without the zinc oxide it will be somewhere around 20-30.  Measure ingredients carefully, because a little variance makes a big difference in the end fluffiness.  Whip raw shea butter until creamy.  Slowly add melted coconut oil while whipping.  Add essential oils (and zinc oxide if adding – do not inhale!) and whip until fluffy.

Sunscreen Oil

You can also just create an oil to put on your skin.

  • 1/2 cup fractionated coconut oil (doesn’t harden below 76 degrees F)
  • 10 drops myrrh essential oil (add up to 40 drops for higher SPF)
  • 5 drops carrot seed essential oil

Combine all ingredients and keep in amber jar (to help preserve oils).  Apply over all exposed skin.  Reapply often.

Bees Wax Sunscreen (more water proof)

Instead of a whipped lotion, this creates more of an oil.  I like to pour it into a deodorant container and keep in the fridge (to help prevent separation, though not necessary.  It can be taken out with you when you go).

  • 1/4 cup avacado oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup beeswax
  • 1/4 cup shea butter
  • 10 drops myrrh essential oil
  • 15 drops carrot seed essential oil
  • 2 Tbsp zinc oxide (optional) You can add more myrrh instead (up to 40 drops)

Use a double broiler or place ingredients in a glass bowl or mason jar in/over water in a saucepan.  Add avocado oil, coconut oil, and beeswax to container.  Stir on low heat until all ingredients are melted.  Remove from heat and add shea butter and essential oils. Stir until shea is melted (do not add before or heat will make shea grainy). If you are adding zinc oxide, add now and whisk until there are no clumps.  Transfer to storage container and use as you would your regular sunscreen.

Aloe Vera Sunscreen

  • 1 cup aloe vera juice
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 15 drops carrot seed essential oil
  • 10 drops myrrh essential oil

Add all ingredients to a sprayer bottle.  Shake before each use.

If you don’t have the ingredients or want to give it a try before buying the ingredients, I sell three versions of sunscreen in my Etsy Shop.

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  • Chelsea
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    May 13, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    Great recipes!

    • Simple Life Mom
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      May 13, 2014 at 10:18 AM

      Thanks Chelsea. I hope you enjoy them.

    • Carl
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      February 13, 2018 at 4:16 PM

      I use so much sunblock as I’ve got a very sensitive skin and never realised I could make it myself. Can’t believe I’ve been putting poison on my skin for so long 🙁
      Only by chance when I was on Pinterest I eventually got to your website. Just made the sheabutter one, it’s so fluffy! I changed your recipe a bit and did 5 drops each of carrot seed, lavender, frankincense, sea buckthorn and raspberry seed oil. Just put some on my hand to test if my skin is ok with it, so far so good!

      • Kelly
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        February 13, 2018 at 8:23 PM

        Wonderful! If you burn easily remember that you should use the non-nano zinc oxide, apply a lot and often.

        • Carl
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          February 26, 2018 at 5:09 AM

          Yeah atm I’ve only used 1 tablespoon as it’s only just started to get sunny. Will be using more once summer starting to kick in and the sun becomes stronger. Again, thanks for the recipe. My skin has been really soft since using this.

        • Fiona
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          March 12, 2022 at 9:43 PM

          Hi Kelly – I’m new to this journey but so far from what I’ve read, doesn’t either oxide eg. nano or non-nano, get cancerous after 2 hours in the sun? Would appreciate your advice please 🙂

          • Kelly

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            March 14, 2022 at 5:28 PM

            Welcome Fiona. There may be some new research on zinc oxide, but from my understanding, it can’t cross into the blood. The particles are too large. There are other oxides out there, but I will definitely do some more research this weekend and see what else I can find. Do you have some peer reviewed data sources?

  • Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
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    May 14, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    We love natural sunscreens. Thanks so much for sharing with Adorned From Above’s Link Party. Have a great week.
    Debi and Charly

  • Shanice
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    May 15, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    I have to try this! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams on Fridays 😀

    • Simple Life Mom
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      May 15, 2014 at 9:20 PM

      Thanks Shanice. I’ll check it out.

  • Katie Homemaker
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    May 16, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Thank you so much for the recipes! We LIVE at the community pool all summer, so I will need to do the waterproof ones. I also bought my younger daughter several surfer girl swim shirts and might get one for myself too!

    • Simple Life Mom
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      May 16, 2014 at 9:13 AM

      Great idea Katie. We need the sun, but not the burn.

  • Alicia Owen
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    May 16, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing! I started fretting the other day about what we were going to do for sunscreen this year because we’ve already had some rather warm days here. I made some with beeswax and I can’t remember what oils, but I wasn’t too crazy about it.

    • Simple Life Mom
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      May 16, 2014 at 11:50 AM

      Well, I hope you like one of the options provided here and that they work for your family 🙂

    • Simple Life Mom
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      May 16, 2014 at 11:52 AM

      Well, I hope you like one of the options here and that they work for your family.

  • debi
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    May 16, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    Stopping by from co-hosting the Let’s Get Real Bog Hop. I’m really interested in your post. I have an allergy to anything with “SPF” on the label. I don’t know which exact ingredient it is that bothers me; I’ve never been tested. So, I’ve just been wearing long sleeves and mostly staying out of the sun. But, even a sunburn is preferable to the reaction I have. So, I’m really interested in these natural ideas. Thanks so much for your post. I’m pinning it for later.

    • Simple Life Mom
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      May 16, 2014 at 5:02 PM

      Denise, we have horrible reactions. Red itchy rash that’s like fire with heat. We found out it was the oxybenzone, but the other ingredients aren’t much better.

  • Maria Perez Oquendo
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    May 17, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    Hi, I have super sensitive skin and suffer from Rosacea. I have been looking at some sun block for my face, but even the ones that are supposed to be for people with Rosacea have so many ingredients that I can’t even pronounce. In any case, I am going to try making my own. My question is where do you purchase zinc oxide. Thanks.

    • Simple Life Mom
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      May 17, 2014 at 7:45 AM

      There is a link in the post above that will guide you to some non-nano particle zinc oxide. I have very sensitive skin and these oils work wonders so I hope it all works out for you. Stop back and let us know.

  • Maria Perez Oquendo
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    May 17, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    Thanks. I will report back…

  • Lizzie Lau
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    May 17, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    I’ve long been suspicious of sunscreens. It seems counterintuitive to slather my body in something that would be dangerous to ingest.

    • Simple Life Mom
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      May 17, 2014 at 3:33 PM

      I agree. I think we forget how much our skin really does absorb.

  • Cris
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    May 18, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    I never thought you can make your own sunscreen. Such a good and healthy idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  • Kelli @ The Sustainable Couple
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    May 18, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    This is advice we ALL need to take, especially me (with my fair skin and family history of skin cancer). Thanks for sharing on Mostly Homemade Mondays. I can’t wait to see what you link up tomorrow!

    Kelli @ The Sustainable Couple

  • Laugh At Motherhood
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    May 19, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I love anything that is easy to make but chemical free

  • Peggy
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    May 19, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    I had no idea those natural products contained SPF! What a good find, I’m bookmarking this so I can try making my own sometime.

  • Lauren Boudreaux
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    May 19, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Hi, I’m so allergic I have begun to make my own body butters, deodorants, etc. The last sunscreen I purchased from my dermatologist was too thick on my naturally beautiful tan complexion :0, leaving a white film everywhere it was applied. Therefore I would like to try your recipe for the Sunscreen Oil, should that be 1/2 cup of avocado oil?

    • Simple Life Mom
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      May 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM

      Yes, you’re right, 1/2 cup. I hope this works well for you.

  • Shannen
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    May 19, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    Thank you! I am so fair skinned that I just avoid the sun most of the time. Being out in the sun without sun screen feels like a countdown to getting burnt, and sun screen has always felt so unhealthy. Thank you for the recipe! I made sure to pin it!

  • Rachel Kathyg
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    May 20, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Love, love, love that thiese are homemade PINNED to try soon…..thanks so much for sharing. found at totally talented tuesdays.

  • Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
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    May 20, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    We are featuring this post at this weeks link party. Thanks so much for sharing this post with Adorned From Above’s Link Party.
    Have a great week.
    Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above

    • Simple Life Mom
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      May 20, 2014 at 5:00 PM

      Thanks Debi, we’ll stop by 🙂

  • Michelle in Missouri
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    May 31, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Do you know how long the waterproof version remains waterproof? We spend lots of time in the pool, and it is tough making the kids get out to dry off and reapply.

    • Simple Life Mom
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      May 31, 2014 at 8:04 AM

      No, the beeswax helps it be “more” waterproof than the others, but it’s not completely water proof. I would still recommend reapplying often.

  • Kristin
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    August 2, 2014 at 11:21 PM

    Hi! I am really interested in making my own sunscreen, but have never done it before. I also am pretty new to using essential oils and things like that, so I have some questions.
    1-it says the carrot seed oil needs to be diluted. I assume you mean it will be diluted properly (by the coconut oil, avocado oil, etc) when I follow the recipes….is that correct? Or do I need to dilute it first, then use drops of the diluted carrot seed oil in the recipe?
    2-I have heard that not all essential oils are safe for kids. I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old. Are all of these sunscreens kid-safe?
    3-we live by the beach and swim often, so I want to try the bees wax one since it says it is more water proof. I am a little confused though, since it says it is more of an oil, but can be stored in a deodorant tube. If it is oily, won’t the consistency be a problem for a deodorant tube? If I bring it with me to the beach for reapplying, will it “melt” and create a liquidy, unusable mess?
    4-instead of using both avocado oil and coconut oil, can I use all coconut oil? Just curious because I have coconut oil, but not avocado oil….just trying to save a few dollars if possible! What will the effects be?
    Sorry for asking so many questions….just want to make sure I get it right!

    • Kelly
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      August 3, 2014 at 9:54 AM

      Great questions.
      Yes, the carrot seed oil will be diluted enough within the recipe.
      The recipes are kid safe. I use them on my kids. But you should always try some on your or their wrist first to see if they have a reaction since everyone is different.
      The beeswax recipe does set up nicely to be used in a deodorant container, but it will soften greatly if left in the sun. In that situation, I would just put it in a container that you don’t have to worry about.
      You can use just coconut oil, as long as you are adding the other essential oils that help protect from burns.

      Like I said, everyone’s skin is different, so even though these are great natural recipes, reapply often in a beach or water situation so that those little ones don’t get burned. 🙂 We use them with our red headed complexion and it works great, so I hope you enjoy!

  • Mary
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    August 13, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    Thanks for the recipes, Kelly. I’ve been looking for a spray sunscreen forever and finally found it here! 2 questions: your spray recipe calls for aloe juice but the link provided shows aloe gel – will a gel still come out of the spray? also, how much beeswax can be added to the whipped sunscreen version so it’s waterproof but still fluffy?

    • Kelly
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      August 13, 2014 at 5:40 PM

      I have used both (whatever is in the house) and both worked well. You can always add more oil if your sprayer can’t handle the thicker mixture.
      I’m sure you can add melted bees wax to the whipped shea butter version, but it will definitely change the consistency. I would add it before the oil. If you add slightly more oil it will not fluff, so you’d have to play around with it. Worse comes to worst you will end up with something that’s not very fluffy, but can still be spread on.

  • Ronnie
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    August 15, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    Can I use refined coconut oil for the whipped shea butter sunscreen? It’s what I have on hand. Thanks.

    • Kelly
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      August 16, 2014 at 7:04 AM

      You can use it in place of one of the oils, not the shea butter. Make sure it’s at melting point, no hotter. This will change the consistency based on the temperature at the time of use since coconut oil hardens under 76 degrees F.

  • Sam
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    August 21, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    How long the aloe vera sunscreen spray will last?
    Thanks for the recipes.

    • Kelly
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      August 21, 2014 at 6:48 AM

      Essential oils can lose their potency when exposed to light. Keep it in a dark sprayer and out of the Sun and it can last two seasons. After that I would make it fresh. Add 5 drops of rosemary essential oil to help prevent oxidation of the oils. Makes it last longer.

  • May
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    December 6, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    Hi, thanks for these healthy and natural recipes of sunscreen. Can I replace avocado oil with a lighter oil, e.g. coconut oil or hemp oil? Thanks.

    • Kelly
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      December 6, 2014 at 10:05 PM

      You definitely can replace the oils with other oils. Keep in mind that some oils have a higher natural spf than others. Also, Coconut oil is solid under 76 degrees so this will effect the consistency especially during the winter.

  • Barb
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    April 17, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    I am interested in making the more waterproof one but was wondering which ingredient I would increase to raise the SPF. I generally have to use as high a SPF as I can usually one made for babies like 110 SPF to keep from burning. I’ve tried 30-50 ones and still burn within an hour. My son is the same way. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks so much for your site I love it! I am a newbie to the all natural idea and have been switching everything. I just bought one of your shampoo bars and absolutely love it. It works and smells amazing!

    • Kelly
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      April 19, 2015 at 5:53 PM

      You can increase the myrrh up to 40 drops. The carrot seed will be harsher on the skin so I do not recommend increasing it by much. You can also slightly increase the non-nano zinc oxide.

  • Jackie
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    May 23, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    I made the Aloe juice sunscreen and the beeswax sunscreen. I love how they turned out. My favorite is the Aloe one, it has a light scent and feel, also it works wonderful! I even got a little tan and no burn which is new to me! Worked great for kiddos too! Thanks so much!

    • Kelly
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      May 24, 2015 at 12:42 PM

      I’m so glad you love them. We do too 🙂

  • Lori
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    June 6, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    I made the sunscreen oil and more waterproof lotion, which I love so far, so thank you! I was going to make the aloe vera spray and used the link for the gel that you said has no preservatives, however after receiving it, I see that there is potassium sorbate, ascorbic acid, and citric acid, all of which are preservatives. I am disappointed, as the gel was not inexpensive. Have you actually made it with this one, as I want to make sure the preservatives do not interfere with the efficacy of the sunscreen protection? Thank you!

    • Kelly
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      June 6, 2015 at 8:30 PM

      Eck, that’s horrible. I have an older bottle someone gave me and it has no preservatives listed. Either they changed their ingredients (which happens often) or they did not have them listed properly then. Thanks for letting me know. I will definitely change the link!
      The preservative won’t inhibit its effectiveness, they’re just an extra un-wanted ingredient.

  • Danica
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    July 11, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    I made the whipped shea butter sunscreen and it’s FANTASTIC! I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2014 and have been through chemo and radiation, I threw out all commercially made products and started making everything myself. Cancer has actually been my wake up for what goes on or in my body. I was worried when summer came because I didn’t know of anyone who used homemade sunscreen. We have two kids, 11 and 9 and we live on a river so we are ALWAYS outdoors. This was the first and only recipe and I love it! thanks for posting:)

    • Kelly
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      July 11, 2015 at 7:12 PM

      I’m so sorry to hear about your battle with cancer!! I’ve been doing a lot of reading about the effects of Frankincense on breast and uteran cancer.
      I’m very happy on the other hand that you love the sunscreen. We do too 🙂
      Let me know if you have any questions about any homemade products. I’m so glad you found us!

  • Kaitlyn
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    July 26, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    The Aloe Vera sunscreen.. what is the SPF and what size spray bottle did you use?

    • Kelly
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      July 27, 2015 at 8:11 AM

      I cannot say exactly what the SPF would be. I would guess around 25 once everything is diluted. If you want serious coverage, you really need to use the shea butter and/or non-nano zinc oxide recipes. The liquid and aloe recipes are great if you know you’re not going to be in the sun for long periods, but want to give you skin some protection as you go in and out. I use a standard spray bottle that I got Walmart for a dollar or two. It’s about 6 inches tall.

  • Robin
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    August 24, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    LOVED this post! Would you consider putting up a PRINT tab so your subscribers can print some of your stuff easily/easier? T.I.A.!

    • Kelly
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      August 24, 2015 at 4:33 PM

      Great idea. The share button with the p above has an email button, but I will look into the print button.

  • Apsara
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    February 24, 2016 at 10:44 PM

    Your post is wonderful. Thank you. I am on my early 30s and trying to make sunscreen and face serum myself, for the first time. I already bought other oil but I did not buy Myrrh oil. Can I use different essential oil other than Myrrh oil? I have Borage oil, rose hip oil, and Frankincense oil.

    Thank you,
    Apsara

    • Kelly
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      February 25, 2016 at 6:00 PM

      Myrrh and carrot are known for protecting and helping skin to heal faster from any sun damage. I would have to do a study as to what element within those essential oils actually performs that action and then see if those are in the other oils that you mentioned. If you want to be protected and not buy more essential oils, I would buy the non-nano zinc oxide. It creates a layer of protection over your skin and is not absorbed.

  • Sonia
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    March 11, 2016 at 10:35 PM

    Hi my name is Sonia, I am excited about your range of sunscreens as I am allergic to all commercially made products. I am also allergic to natural products including; aloe vera,beeswax,all coconut and coconut bi-products.I was wandering if your aloe vera sunscreen can be made without the aloe vera and still be an effective sunscreen. I am a tennis coach and currently i can only work at night under lights, its not very convenient for the majority of my clients. Thank you Kelly for your post and i look forward to your reply.

    • Kelly
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      March 14, 2016 at 7:08 PM

      Yes, you can leave it out.
      If you are going to be in the sun and tend to burn, I highly recommend you consider making the shea lotion with non-nano zinc oxide. I burn easily and the other recipes help keep me safe when in and out of the sun, but I need the non-nano zinc oxide if I’m going to be in the sun for an extended period of time. I broke out in an insanely itchy rash every time I used store bought sunscreens, but I don’t with that one. If you want to give it a try before buying your own ingredients, I can make you some with avocado oil instead of coconut oil. Let me know. https://www.etsy.com/listing/226193801/natural-sunscreen-lotion-carrot-seed-and?ref=shop_home_active_7

  • Nova
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    March 12, 2016 at 2:18 AM

    I’m a little confused on what you said about the spray. So if we make your recipe of the sunscreen oil, can we put it in the spray bottle?

    • Kelly
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      March 14, 2016 at 6:55 PM

      Yes. The oil can be used as a spray or pour.

  • Sara
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    March 22, 2016 at 1:30 PM

    Are these safe for your face and how long is the shelf life?

    • Kelly
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      March 22, 2016 at 3:20 PM

      Yes, they are safe for the face. We use them on everyone in ouyr fa!mily. Make sure you test for sensitivity on your wrist first though. Shelf life- I will say 4-6 months is typical for oils like these, but coconut oil lasts a super long time. I have a Shea lotion one made with coconut oil and non nano zinc oxide that’s from last year and still perfect….

  • Lori
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    March 23, 2016 at 4:58 PM

    I’m interested in using fractionated coconut oil in the aloe vera recipe instead of avocado oil. Does fractionated coconut oil have the same spf as regular coconut oil?

    • Kelly
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      March 24, 2016 at 12:25 PM

      I haven’t found any documentation saying the are the same or different in that area, but scientifically speaking, looking at what is changed for the coconut oil to be fractionated, I don’t see why it would change. I can’t say for sure though, sorry.

  • Danny
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    May 13, 2016 at 11:43 AM

    Hello Kelly
    I have a question, after many researches online I did find out that wheatgerm oil has a spf of 20 and sojabean oil a spf of 10 both of these are superior to coconut oil and avocado oil. Is there a particular reason you do not increment these oils in your sunscreen recipe?