5 Ingredient DIY Lavender Sunscreen
**This recipe has NOT been tested by a regulatory organization and therefore cannot with certainty make any claims to the SPF content***
*Use caution when using zinc oxide and do NOT inhale powder*
As a Thriving eco-mommy I am always looking for healthier ways to live. From cloth diapering, to making my own cleaning products and even getting into making my own beauty products I love trying to make more natural choices for my family.
Thankfully, my girl Wellness Mama is an endless resource for all things natural and DIY. As usual she came through again with a natural alternative a product we use multiple times a day... sunscreen!
With little ones playing outside most of the day I am quite serious about sunscreen and the constant reapplication of said sun protection. However, I want to make sure that what I am continually covering my littles skin in is safe and as non toxic as possible. Katie, aka, Wellness Mama shares a ton of research on the harmful effects of most sunscreens and smart ways to stay sun safe.
I was amazed to learn about the suggested SPF of individual ingredients and how when combined they could provide just the sun protection we needed for playing outside...before I applied more an hour later...
This simple 5 ingredient recipe is natural, cost effective, easy to make, feels good on skin, smells amazing and keeps the bugs away (did you know lavender is a natural repellant to moths, flies, mosquitos and fleas?!)
Once you have your ingredients (if you aren't into lavender, just make sure to not go with a citrus essential oil as they increase sensitive to the sun) it is time to get cooking!
Combine all ingredients BUT the zinc oxide in a pint size mason jar (or larger). I have one on hand that I reuse for making other natural beauty products too...that wax is tricky to clean...
Fill a medium saucepan with a couple inches of water and place over medium heat. Place the lid loosely on the jar and put it in the water.
As the water heats the ingredients in the jar will begin to melt; stir occasionally.
Once the ingredients are completely melted (carefully) add the zinc oxide powder and stir well.
Pour sunscreen into a jar or tin for storage...I obviously went with my go-to, the all mighty Mason.
Stir a few times as it cools to make sure the zinc oxide is evenly distributed and store at room temperature.
Hit it with a Washi label and you are ready for some safe fun in the sun!
I absolutely love how this sunscreen feels and smells. The way it leaves a thick white lather on the boys' skin makes me feel great that they are super sun safe...some may not like that, but I do!
Most of all, I love knowing EXACTLY what I am slathering alllllll over my babies bodies! Thank you Wellness Mama for always providing me with great natural alternatives for well...everything!
What is your favorite sunscreen?
Strive to thrive,
Em
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