DIY: How to make desi sunscreen cream at home

Guarding the skin against the harmful and strong sun rays of places like South Asia are very much necessary, which is the reason the sun can be high-intensity year-round. On the one hand, one can easily buy a commercial sunscreen, as they are widely available in every pharmacy, however, some of the chemicals common in these creams raise concerns with a particular group. Homemade desi sunscreen cream gives you an opportunity to choose your ingredients and customize the formula to meet your skin’s unique requirements. Here’s a simple DIY recipe along with some tips for making and using sunscreen at home.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
10 drops essential oil (lavender, rose, or chamomile for fragrance and skin benefits)
2 tablespoons zinc oxide powder
1 teaspoon carrot seed oil (optional, for additional SPF)
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup shea butter

How To Make?

Prepare a double boiler: Fill a saucepan with 2-3 inches of water and place it over the stove flame. Put a heatproof bowl on the saucepan, transforming the pot into a double boiler.

Melt ingredients: Add in the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax just as they are. Keep the temperature low, around medium to low and stir the ingredients occasionally until the are all melted.

Add zinc oxide: When the mix is all fully melted, then remove it from the fire away, and let it to cool well. Ensure adding the zinc oxide powder in a measured amount, and mixing well with the other ingredients to obtain an equal distribution.

Optional ingredients: Moreover, if you apply carrot seed oil and essential oils, make sure to mix them into your mixture and stir until combined.

Transfer to container: Empty the sunscreen cream content into a purified, sealed container, for example, glass or tin jar. Place it in the fridge and wait until it becomes cold enough to be sealed into the container.

Store and use: Keep your self-made desi sunscreen cream in a cool and dark area, where sunlight won’t reach. Apply generously to all skin areas before sun exposure, reapplying every two hours or more frequently if you are swimming or sweating.

Tips for making –

Choose high-quality ingredients: Always look for organic, natural, unrefined coconut oil, beeswax and shea butter. The ingredients should be perfectly blended to give you the maximum care and benefits to your skin. Nanzo zinc oxide powder can be looked for that gives broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVb rays.

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