We are in the middle of summer and this is a beautiful opportunity to fill up with sunlight.
We are learning to not expose ourselves to too much sun.
And there is some truth in this.
When we are toxic, and expose ourselves to the sun, this can lead to skin cancer.
And we need sunlight.
Sunlight is the best form to receive the needed Vitamin D into your system
It is suggested to have every day 20 minutes of sunlight onto your naked skin before 11am or after 4pm.
Are you doing this?
When we go longer into the sun for outdoor activities it is best to use sun protection.
And often the over-the-counter sun creams are toxic.
Here is a great recipe for a simple and effective natural sunscreen.
Wishing you a healthy summer!
Natural Sunscreen:
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond or olive oil (can infuse with herbs first if desired)
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ cup beeswax pellets
- 2 TBSP zinc oxide
- 1 tsp red raspberry seed oil (or less, optional)
- 1 tsp carrot seed oil (or less, optional)
- 2 TBSP shea butter (optional)
Optional Ingredients
- essential oils
- vanilla extract
- other natural extracts (not citrus)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients except zinc oxide in a pint-sized or larger glass jar.
- Fill a medium saucepan with a couple inches of water and place on the stove over medium heat.
- Put a lid loosely on the jar and place it in the pan with the water.
- Shake or stir the jar occasionally to mix the ingredients as the melt.
- When all the ingredients are completely melted, stir in the zinc oxide, and pour into whatever jar or tin you will use for storage.
- Stir a few times as it cools to make sure zinc oxide is incorporated.
- Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator to increase shelf life.
Notes
- This sunscreen is not waterproof and will need to be reapplied after sweating or swimming.
- Make sure not to inhale the zinc oxide. Use a mask if necessary!
- Add more beeswax to make thicker sunscreen, less to make smooth sunscreen. Store in a cool, dry place or in the fridge.
- I prefer to store in a small canning jar and apply like a body butter. It will be thicker, especially if you use coconut oil in the recipe.
- Remove the zinc oxide and this makes an excellent lotion recipe!
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Claudia Weitkemper is the owner of Natural Healings Ways. She received her Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture in Oakland, CA, her Naturopathic Doctorate from Munich, Germany and her nursing degree in Wuppertal, Germany. She currently works as a Naturopath for Functional and Integrative Medicine and Acupuncturist as well as an Evolve and Certified Spirit Coach® Turning toward the
