DIY Wednesday: How To Make Sunblock And Sunscreen At Home

Sunblocks are formulated to shield against UVB rays, while sunscreens protect against UVA. In order to fully protect your skin, choose a broad-spectrum protection formulated sunscreen that will protect against both UVA and UVB rays.

Sunblocks, such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, are highly effective in protecting against both UVA and UVB rays, the types of UV radiation that cause sunburn and skin cancer.

Also Read: DIY Wednesday: How To Make Lightening Body Butter

NATURAL SUNBLOCK

INGREDIENTS

2tsp virgin coconut oil

2tsp organic Shea butter

2tsp vitamin E oil

1tsp avocado oil

1tsp sweet almond oil

6-8 drops lavender essential oil

PROCESS

– Melt the virgin oil and organic Shea butter in a double boiler

– After melting bring it down and add vitamin E oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil and mix together then add lavender essential oil.

NATURAL SUNSCREEN

INGREDIENTS

1tsp Aloe Vera oil

1tsp Zinc oxide

2tsp coconut oil

2tsp Shea butter

5 drops lavender essential oil

PROCESS

– Add everything in a bowl except lavender essential oil,  melt on a top of a double boiler,  bring it down after melting and allow it to cool.

– Add 5 drops lavender essential oil and mix

– then carefully pour into container of your choice.