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.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Active Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Bath and Body
Cuisine: Beauty, DIY
Keyword: sunscreen
Yield: 1 .5 cup
Author: Stephanie Gerber
Cost: $10
Double boiler
Airtight glass jar
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.
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.