Homemade sunscreen bars
Learn more
Make Your Own Sunscreen Bars
Most sunscreens expire before we use the whole tube, so the idea of sunscreen bars became very appealing. Since they are not water-based (or aloe-based), they have a longer shelf life.
Learn more
Plus these natural sunscreen bars are easier to make than you may think with a handful of common ingredients and zinc oxide.
Learn more
– ¼ cup shea butter
– ¼ cup beeswax pastilles
– ½ cup coconut oil
– 1 tbsp vitamin E oil
– 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
– 10 drops lavender oil
– 3 tbsp zinc oxide powder
Supplies
Learn more
How to make
Your Own Sunscreen Bars
Learn more
1
Melt Ingredients
Add shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax to a double boiler over medium heat, and stir frequently until it’s melted and clear.
Learn more
2
Add the Oils
Remove the pan from the heat, then stir the vitamin E oil and sweet almond oil into the melted ingredients until they're well combined.
Learn more
3
Add the Lavender Oil
Carefully add the lavender essential oil, then stir until it's well combined.
Learn more
4
Add the
Zinc Oxide
Whisk in the zinc oxide, slowly and carefully. It’s best to wear a face mask while you do this step so you don’t inhale it.
Learn more
swipe up
for the rest of the post
Learn more
More
Stories
Constant Sol Sun Protection Clothing
DIY Bird Feeders
DIY Bug Spray