If you love the sun as much as I do but hate the harmful chemicals in store bought sunscreen, then this is definitely for you. This quick and easy recipe will leave you with a beautiful tan and not cause harm to your skin or the environment.
Natural Sunscreen Recipe
- Carrot Seed Oil: SPF 38-40
- Raspberry Seed Oil: SPF 28-50
- Optional ingredient: Zinc Oxide for fair or sensitive skin to the sun.
Mix products into a 4 oz bottle.
2 oz of each to make things easier.
Shake product thoroughly.
You can even take this with you when traveling because it does meet the travel bag guidelines.
Finding the right kind is up to you and application should be every few hours or so depending on what time of day and if you are just coming out of the water.
Video Tutorial
Harmful Ingredients in Store Bought Sunscreen
Oxybenzone (a synthetic estrogen), the most common active ingredient in sunscreen has been shown to cause allergic reactions and interrupt hormone activity.
Another dangerous chemical found in sunscreen is Octyl methoxycinnamate (OMC). It has been shown to cause hormone disruption, immune dysfunction, and allergic reactions.
{Disclaimer: Everyone has very different skin types. Consider testing out the product in short sun exposure time increments to make sure this works for you. For example, walking your dog, doing yard work or a short beach day. }
