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My Reward PointsIn Winter, basking in the sun becomes one of my favourite pastimes. However, as much as it sounds relaxing, it can be a little harmful for your babies. So, just like you protect your skin with sunscreens, you must also ensure your baby’s skin protection. After all, we know how sensitive the skin of babies is.
However, most parents are in the dilemma of whether they can use sunscreens available on the market for their babies or not. We have the perfect solution for you. You can craft homemade sunscreen for babies that won't cause any harm to your baby’s skin and will also offer robust protection. Let’s dive in and discuss this in detail.
BENEFITS OF Sunscreen For Babies
Most parents may still need to be convinced to use sunscreen for their babies. We completely understand their concerns, which is why, to make you all understand, we have compiled a list of the benefits of sunscreen for babies. After reading this, you will be convinced to craft sunscreen for your baby’s skin.
- Prevents Sunburn: Babies have very delicate skin, and hence, they are more prone to sunburns. This is where using homemade sunscreen helps protect the skin from harmful UV rays. This helps prevent the sunburn and its discomfort.
- Protects Eyes: You might not know, but the sun's harmful rays also harm the baby’s eyes. This is where sunscreens help safeguard the skin around their eyes from sun damage. This is particularly important because you cannot make babies wear sunglasses.
- Reduces The Risk of Skin Cancer: We all know that the risk of skin cancer increases because of harmful UV rays. This is where sunscreen comes in as supreme protection. Using sunscreen regularly from a young age can help lower the risk factor of developing skin cancer.
- Promotes Long Term Skin Health: Last but not least, we know how harmful market-based sunscreens can be for babies' sensitive skin. However, making homemade sunscreen for your little one promotes long-term skin benefits and provides healthier skin to the baby throughout its life.
DIY Sunscreen For Babies Recipe
Now that you know the excellent benefits of homemade sunscreen for babies, it's time you learn how to make one for your baby. While it's always best to keep your baby out of the sun as much as possible, it's not practical.
This is why making a safe and natural sunscreen and using it on your baby is a good idea. Making homemade sunscreen is the best idea because babies have sensitive skin and cannot tolerate most sunscreen products. So, without further delay, let’s help you with the DIY sunscreen for babies recipe.
Ingredients
- Shea Butter - 1/2 Cup
- Cocoa Butter - 1/2 Cup
- Avocado Oil - 1/4 Cup
- Zinc Oxide - 1/2 Cup
- Aloe Vera Gel - 2 Tablespoon
- Virgin Coconut Oil - 1/4 Cup
- Lavender Essential Oil - 20 Drops
Directions - Step-by-Step
Steps: 1 Take a large bowl and melt the shea and cocoa butter using the double boiler method.
Steps: 2 Stir it well until both the butter gets melted completely.
Steps: 3 Once the mixture is melted, please remove it from the stove and let it cool off.
Steps: 4 It's time to add zinc oxide and essential oils for added benefits and natural fragrance.
Steps: 5 Please give it a good mix again and cover the mixture with a plastic cover.
Steps: 6 Place the mixture in refrigeration for 2 to 4 hrs until it solidifies.
Steps: 7 Remove the mixture from the fridge and whisk it well for 1 to 2 minutes.
Steps: 8 Your homemade sunscreen for babies is ready for use.
Conclusion
In conclusion, you can make sunscreen at home for your baby’s delicate skin. This homemade sunscreen has worked well for most babies and has been trusted by many parents.
The best part? This sunscreen works pretty well, not just for babies but for adults and teens, too. However, wherever babies are involved, we always suggest parents be cautious and keep in mind their little ones' allergies.
