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Homemade Sunscreen Recipe- Natural Broad Spectrum SPF

Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Yield: 1 8 oz mason jar

Equipment

  • food scale to calculate % weight of zinc oxide
  • double boiler or a large pot and glass bowl
  • glass container for storage
  • whisk

Materials

  • 1/2 cup avocado oil can replace with almond or olive oil- approx. 3.3 oz
  • 1/4 cup cocoa butter approx. 1 oz
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil approx. 2oz
  • 2 oz non-nano zinc oxide just under 1/2 cup
  • 1/4 cup beeswax approx.1 oz
  • 15-20 drops peppermint essential oil optional

Instructions

  • Pour the avocado oil, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and beeswax into a container.
  • In a double boiler, melt these together.
  • Once melted, take container off of the heat.
  • Stir in non-nano zinc oxide.
  • Whisk until just combined
  • Add essential oils if using them.
  • Lightly whisk.
  • Pour in a storage container of choice. An airtight glass jar is best.

Notes

Reminder that if you choose to store your sunscreen in a plastic container, to simply omit the essential oils as they will degrade the container over time.