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My Reward PointsIn summer, everyone tries to minimise their outdoor activities in the scorching heat. Whenever it becomes necessary to step out, we put on as much sunscreen as possible to prevent tanning and dull skin. It is essential to find a sunscreen with the right SPF that can effectively protect the skin from sun damage.
Most people are on the hunt to find a sunscreen that contains minimal to no chemicals and preservatives to protect the skin. But with no luck, they came up with a few expensive products. So, we have got a new DIY coconut oil sunscreen recipe you can easily make at home at an affordable price. Your skin will definitely fall in love with this organic formula.
Can Coconut Oil Be Used As Sunscreen?
Coconut oil cannot be used as a sunscreen alone, but if it is mixed with other ingredients such as almond oil, raspberry seed oil, zinc oxide, and essential oils, then yes, coconut oil can be used as a sunscreen.
Zinc oxide protects the skin from UVB and UVA rays. Raspberry seed oil has an SPF of 25, and coconut oil has an SPF of around 4 to 5. Combine all these ingredients to create an effective and powerful sunscreen to protect the skin from free radicals.
How To Make Coconut Oil Sunscreen
With the recipe below, you can put together a stick and spray sunscreen on it. The spray method makes it easy to apply sunscreen to a larger area, while the stick makes it accessible for the face and sensitive areas.
Recipe 1 - Coconut and Almond Oil Sunscreen
In 15 minutes, you can make a coconut and almond oil sunscreen at home. It won’t only protect your skin from sun damage but also keep it moisturised throughout the day.
Ingredients
- Sweet Almon Oil - ¼ Cup
- Beeswax Pallet - ¼ Cup
- Zinc Oxide - 2 Tablespoon
- Cocoa Powder - 1 Tablespoon
- Virgin Coconut Oil - ⅓ Cup
- Titanium Dioxide - 1 Tablespoon
- Myrrh Essential Oil - 15 Drops
- Carrot Seed Essential Oil - 15 Drops
- Red Raspberry Seed Extract - 15 Drops
Supplies
- Double boiler/ saucepan/ microwave
- Glass jar
- Bowl
- Deodorant dispenser
- Spray bottle
- Measuring cups and spoons
Directions :- Coconut Oil For Stick Sunscreen
Steps: 1 Melt the beeswax pallet in a saucepan/ double boiler.
Steps: 2 Once the beeswax pallet has melted, add fractioned coconut oil and almond oil to the beeswax and mix.
Steps: 3 You can turn off the heat and add one tablespoon of titanium dioxide, cocoa powder, and zinc oxide to the wax.
Steps: 4 After mixing the cocoa powder, you can proceed with 15 drops of carrot seed essential oil and 15 drops of myrrh essential oil. Stir well.
Steps: 5 Your blend is ready. Pour the mixture into a deodorant dispenser for storage and easy access. Place the sunscreen in a freezer for a few hours to change its consistency from liquid to solid.
Directions :- Coconut Oil For Spray Sunscreen
Steps: 1 In a saucepan/ microwave, heat fractioned coconut oil and almond oil on a low flame.
Steps: 2 You can turn off the heat and add one tablespoon of titanium dioxide, cocoa powder, and zinc oxide to the wax.
Steps: 3 After mixing the cocoa powder, you can proceed with 15 drops of carrot seed essential oil and 15 drops of myrrh essential oil. Stir well.
Steps: 4 After everything is mixed, you can fill the spray bottle with the sunscreen. Before every application, shake the bottle well to mix all the minerals properly.
Recipe 2 - Coconut Oil and Raspberry Seed Oil Sunscreen
In this recipe, we combine the power of coconut oil with raspberry seed oil. This increases the power of SPF to protect the skin from harsh sun rays.
Ingredients
- Virgin Coconut Oil - ½ Cup
- Raspberry Seed Oil - ⅓ Cup
- Zin Oxide - 2 Tablespoons
Supplies
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Microwave
- Lotion dispenser
Directions
Steps: 1 Microwave ½ cup of coconut oil in a bowl for a few seconds until it melts.
Steps: 2 Add ⅓ cup of raspberry seed oil to the coconut oil to combine. Into the oil blend, slowly add two tablespoons of zinc oxide and thoroughly mix.
Steps: 3 You can increase the quantity of zinc oxide to increase the power of SPF.
Steps: 4 Now, you can pour the sunscreen into the lotion dispenser and shake well before every use.
Conclusion
Coconut oil sunscreen works wonderfully to protect skin from sun damage without the effects of harsh chemicals.
Homemade organic sunscreen doesn’t cause irritation or redness to the skin. However, it is always recommended to do a patch test to make sure you are not sensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients used.
