Green Tea Infused Homemade Sunscreen
This homemade sunscreen lotion combines green tea, zinc oxide, natural oils and butters to provide protection from both UVA and UVB rays.
Yield: 1 .5 cup
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Double boiler
- Airtight glass jar
Materials
- 1 cup green tea infused coconut oil
- ¼ cup beeswax
- ⅛ cup red raspberry seed oil
- ⅛ cup shea butter
- 2 tablespoons non nano uncoated zinc oxide
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
- 20 drops carrot seed oil
Instructions
- Combine the coconut oil, beeswax and shea butter in a double boiler.
- Heat over low until melted. Remove from heat and let mixture cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir. The zinc oxide thickens the mixture quite a bit so add that ingredient last.
- Transfer to a jar and let it cool completely. Replace lid and keep in a cool, dry place.
Notes
Since it's homemade, it might not be as strong as the store-bought sunscreen you're used to. Make sure to reapply often.
This sunscreen should last for months without the need for refrigeration.