Homemade Sunscreen/Coconut Oil Sunscreen Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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◾1/2 cup of 100% pure aloe (preferably organic) – it should be globby, like it came fresh out of the plant.
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◾20 drops carrot seed oil OR raspberry seed oil – (raspberry seed oil has a higher SPF if that is what you are looking for)
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◾5 tbsp coconut oil
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◾3 capsules of Vitamin E oil (break open the capsules) or hemp seed oil (2 tbsp)
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◾5 drops of Lavender oil
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◾2 Tablespoons Zinc Oxide (purchase a non-nano version that won’t be absorbed into the skin. Be careful not to inhale the powder). This makes a natural SPF of 20+ or more can be added.) Make sure not to inhale the Zinc Oxide- use a mask if necess
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NOTE: Please omit zinc oxide from the recipe to make a truly natural and toxic free version of this sunscreen, especially during preparation. Zinc oxide can affect the lungs and reproductive system if inhaled. Replace the zinc oxide with 1 tablespoon
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Recipe modified from Earth Remedy.org
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Or you can simplify it with this simple 3 ingredient recipe:
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