Got Sunscreen!
Here are some ideas to try for non toxic sunscreen!
Homemade Sunscreen
You will need:
4 oz chemical free, scent free Hand and Body Lotion
8 drops Pure Helichrysum essential oil
4 drops Pure Lavender essential oil
1 tablespoon zinc oxide
Mix all ingredients together. Store in a glass jar with tight fitting lid.
To use: Apply before going into the sun. Reapply every 2 hours or so.
The SPF factor is around 20.
**NOTE: This mixture is NOT water proof.**
Homemade After Sun Treatment
You will need:
15 drops Pure Lavender essential oil*
2 oz fractionated coconut oil
Small GLASS spray bottle
Shake before applying. Spray over affected areas for relief.
*Although Lavender oil is my favorite for minor burns, Melaleuca or Roman Chamomile are also good substitutions if you’d like to try something other than lavender.