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Homemade Sunscreen Recipes Anyone?

I am looking for a recipe and or tips on making your own sunscreen. I have had skin cancer and do not want to risk any more damage by the sun... but hate using sunscreen with all the chemicals. Any help or idears??

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Permalink Reply by Lizz on April 11, 2011 at 7:47pm

I make a blend of bees wax, shea butter, sunflower oil and 10% zinc oxide. Its thick stays on well in water and we had no sun burns last summer:)

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Permalink Reply by kristin clapper on April 12, 2011 at 8:40am

Nice! Do you remember the ratio you used for the oils? I can't wait to give it a try!

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Permalink Reply by Lizz on April 12, 2011 at 7:09pm

about 1 part bees wax 2 parts Shea butter 1 part sunflower oil. you can add more sunflower oil if the consistency is to thick. When it was still warm I used a hand blender to add the zinc. Basicaly it is like making a salve but a bit less wax.

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Permalink Reply by Aliza Ess on April 20, 2011 at 12:15pm

Whoa, I never thought about homemade sunscreen! I did just get myself a gigantic wide brimmed hat for the summer so hopefully that will provide some protection.