NATURAL SUNSCREEN
In this post, you will learn how to make natural sunscreen
What Is A Sunscreen?
Sunscreen, also known as sunblock or sun cream, is a photo-protective topical product for the skin that mainly absorbs, or to a much lesser extent reflects, some of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation and thus helps protect against sunburn and most importantly prevent skin cancer. Wikipedia
Ingredients for making sunscreen
- 1tsp Aloe Vera oil
- 1tsp Zinc oxide
- 2tsp coconut oil
- 2tsp Shea butter
- 5 drops of lavender essential oil
Directions
- Add everything in a bowl except lavender essential oil, melt on top of a double boiler, bring it down after melting and allow it to cool.
- Add 5 drops of lavender essential oil and mix
You can also read: How to make a Whitening Face Cleanser (fair skin)
Advantages of using Sunscreen
- helps prevent sunburn
- helps prevent skin cancer
- helps prevent premature aging
- helps brighten the skin
