This past year I was faced with the very real possibility of skin cancer.
I was also told I am Vitamin D deficient. I have begun taking supplements to bring those levels back up again. It seems too much sun and not enough sun are battling over who will win control of my body.
I’m a fair-skinned Irish girl and I am sad at the prospect of having to give up the sun altogether.
DIY Sunscreen
Yesterday I made the comment that I really needed to get a tan. My son said I can thank my ethnicity for the fact that I have 2 skin colors: pasty white and tomato red.
He’s right. Plus with the whole trying to avoid skin cancer thing, I’ve been looking for a good All Natural Sunscreen to use this year.
I read that the FDA’s 2007 draft sunscreen safety regulations say:
“FDA is not aware of data demonstrating that sunscreen use alone helps prevent skin cancer.” In fact there is evidence that sunscreen can actually increase the risk of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer in some people.
Well that’s not very reassuring!
So I’ve been in a tough situation because I want to be outside in the sun. I also know that unprotected exposure can hurt me.
Reading things like the things above made me never want to use harsh chemical filled sunscreen ever again.
Thankfully, there are other chemical free options that don’t contribute to the growth of skin cancer.
Essential Oils 101: Everything you need to know to start using them today!
Basically all you need to do is mix 1/4 cup coconut oil with 20 drops of Carrot Seed Essential Oil.
It doesn’t smell amazing, so I also suggest adding in some lavender which does smell amazing!
I personally only use and recommend Young Living Essential Oils.
You can find out a lot more about them in the Young Living FAQ’s.
Homemade Sunscreen Ingredients
1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
20 Drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil
8-10 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
2 TBS Zinc Oxide
How to Make Homemade Sunscreen
Step 1: Add 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil to a bowl and whip it until it’s nice and creamy.
Step 2: Stir in Zinc Oxide.
Step 3: Add 20 drops of Carrot Seed Essential Oil and mix well.
Step 4: Mix in as much lavender oil (8-10 drops) as necessary to cover the smell of the Carrot Oil.
Step 5: Apply to skin as needed. Reapply after swimming or sweating.
Store in a cool, dry place. The refrigerator is a great place to keep it.
*Saving Dollars and Sense Tip: This Homemade Sunscreen Recipe is not waterproof. You can add a little beeswax and zinc oxide to make it a little stronger and waterproof.
How to Save Money on Essential Oils
Please let me know if you have any other questions at all and I will do my best to answer them!
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Homemade Beach Cream Recipe
Equipment
- Bowl
- Mason jar
Materials
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
- 2 TBS Zinc Oxide
- 20 Drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil
- 8-10 Drops Lavender Oil
Instructions
- Add 1/4 Cup of Coconut Oil to a bowl and whip it until it’s nice and creamy.
- Stir in Zinc Oxide.
- Add 20 drops of Carrot Seed Essential Oil and mix well.
- Mix in as much lavender oil (8-10 drops) as necessary to cover the smell of the Carrot Oil.
- Apply to skin as needed. Reapply after swimming or sweating.
- Store in a cool, dry place. The refrigerator is a great place to keep it.
Aedan says
I’ve got oily, acne prone skin- would using this clog my pores? I’ve washed my face with coconut oil Before with success, but I always washed it off afterwards
Kristie Sawicki says
This should not clog your pores.
Kristie Sawicki says
I am SO sorry to hear this 🙁
This recipe is not water proof and needs to be reapplied often.
jenni says
Does it work? It makes sense to me the carrot oil having that spf rubbed on alone, but just a few drops? Anxious to try it if it does!
Vanessa says
Being that it is whipped I am guessing you use the 76 degree coconut oil! not fractionated?
Kristie Sawicki says
Yes, although I am sure you could use either and mix it well.
Kendall says
Interesting idea but I feel like all that oil would make me break out like crazy. Doesn’t it clog up your pores?
Kristie Sawicki says
It does not. In fact it absorbs so fast and leaves no oily residue once it has.
Cheryn says
Thank you so much for this recipe. I will definitely be using it soon. I’ve heard that diet can contribute largely to how easily one burns, too. Worth some thought, anyway.
Kristie Sawicki says
Interesting, I hadn’t thought about diet contributing to sunburn. Thanks for sharing!
Kellie says
I live in AZ so my coconut oil is always liquid….will that effect the recipe? Does it need to be whipped?
Kristie Sawicki says
It does not need to be whipped, but well blended.
Lori says
I added beeswax to mine for waterproofing and did add the nano zinc oxide from Essential Depot for the UV protection. I’m on vacation now using it with success.
Kristie Sawicki says
So happy to hear this!
Anaïs says
Hello,
I love the idea of natural sunscreen, I remember reading an article that really decided me to stop using sunscreen full of chemicals. I am buying all the ingredients but I want to make mine waterproof how much beeswax should I add?
Penelope says
Wow, no zinc oxide? Essential oils can do all that?? Wow! Love it!
Deena says
I’m going to assume that it’s 1/4 cup of coconut oil. Is that correct?
Kristie Sawicki says
Yes it is. Thanks for pointing that out, I fixed the post 🙂
Mandi says
Great idea! I need to find something because our family has sensitive skin. Can not use stuff on the market. Do You know how long this last for and does it still work in the water?
Kristie Sawicki says
I would reapply often, it is not totally waterproof. It should last up to 6 months if stored in a cool, dark place.
beth says
Hi Kristie ! I have been making and using your sunscreen recipe. I love it. I added Frankincense and use it daily !
Kristie Sawicki says
I love the idea of adding in Frank!!