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My Reward PointsWe all love an excellent sun-kissed picture, but in reality, we never want to step out in the sun’s harsh rays and get sunburnt, followed by tanning. Unprotected sun exposure leads to sunburn, premature aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer. However, store-bought sunscreen offers protection, and some concerns may arise about harsh chemicals and limited ingredient transparency.
To tackle this concern, we have developed a few homemade sunscreen sticks to give you complete control over the ingredients you put on your skin. This allows you to create a natural, safe, and free from harmful chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Are Sunscreen Sticks Effective?
Yes, sunscreen sticks are effective when used correctly to protect against harmful UV rays. The reapplication of sunscreen should be done every 2 to 3 hours before stepping outside in the sun or after sweating and swimming. Sunscreen sticks work wonderfully for no mess application on the face or makeup. Adding to the benefits of the sunscreen, it does not leave a white cast compared to spray-on or everyday sunscreen.
How To Make Sunscreen Sticks ?
With the recipes prescribed below, you can craft 2 regular-size sunscreen sticks. Simple five steps you can easily follow and craft in about 5 minutes and an additional 3 to 4 hours for the sunscreen stick to set. You will have your homemade sunscreen in no time.
Recipe 1 - Sunscreen Stick with SPF 60
These sunscreen sticks would ditch the hassle of reapplying the sunblock after every 2 to 3 hours. All you have to do is get it out of your bag, remove the cap, roll the stick, and apply it to the desired exposed area.
Ingredients
- Virgin Coconut Oil - 100 grams
- Shea Butter - 100 grams
- Beeswax - 100 grams
- Zinc Oxide Powder - 1 tablespoon
Supplies
- Spatula
- Stick container/ deodorant tubes
- Double boiler/ saucepan
- Gloves
- Stick blender
- Measuring scale and spoons
Directions
Steps:1 Sanitize the workstation with sanitizer and wear gloves to avoid contaminating the area.
Steps:2 In a double boiler/ saucepan, add 100 grams of coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax. Melt them all together and stir the blend with the spatula.
Steps:3 Once everything has melted and combined, add 1 tablespoon of zinc oxide and blend it with the stick blender to evenly distribute it.
Steps:4 Pour the sunscreen blend into the deodorant tubes/ stick container and place it in the refrigerator to turn the liquid consistency hard.
Steps:5 Take the homemade sunscreen stick out of the refrigerator and apply it to the required areas for protection.
Recipe 2 - Sunscreen Stick with Essential Oils
In this recipe, we are crafting a formula and adding the power of essential oil in the sunscreen to support healthy skin while indulging in the aroma of lavender.
Ingredients
- Virgin Coconut oil - ½ cup
- Shea Butter - ½ cup
- Beeswax - 5 tablespoons
- Zinc Oxide - 2 tablespoon
- Carrot Seed Essential Oil - 15 drops
- Lavender Essential Oil - 10 to 15 drops
Supplies
- Push-up sticks/ deodorant container
- Spatula
- Double boiler/ saucepan
- Gloves
- Microwave
- Bowl/ jar
Directions
Steps:1 Start with putting on gloves to keep the sunscreen bacteria-free.
Steps:2 In a jar/ bowl, add ½ cup of coconut oil, shea butter, and 5 tablespoons of beeswax. Place the jar in a microwave for 25 to 30 seconds until everything melts.
Steps:3 Take the jar out of the microwave and add 2 tablespoons of zinc oxide into the oil and butter mix and stir with the spatula to mix.
Steps:4 Once zinc oxide is dissolved, add 15 drops of carrot seed essential oil and 10 drops of lavender essential oil and stir again.
Steps:5 Pour the blend into empty push-up sticks or deodorant containers. Let the blend turn solid at room temperature, or place it in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
Steps:6 Once you remove the sunscreen stick from the refrigerator, they are ready to protect you from the sun’s harsh UV rays.
Recipe 3 - Sunscreen Stick with Vitamin E
This is a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB rays. This recipe contains 40 grams of zinc oxide that would make the SPF around 30+; the higher the zinc oxide, the higher the value of SPF.
Ingredients
- Virgin Coconut Oil - 100 grams
- Sweet Almond Oil - 70 grams
- Beeswax pastilles - 30 grams
- Shea Butter - 25 grams
- Zinc Oxide - 40 grams
- Vitamin E Oil - ½ tablespoon
Supplies
- Double boiler/ saucepan
- Measuring scale
- Spatula
- Gloves
- Deodorant container
Directions
Steps:1 Always wear gloves before making any self-care product to reduce the chances of contaminating the product.
Steps:2 Start by measuring the ingredients and adding 100 grams of coconut oil, 70 grams of almond oil, 30 grams of beeswax pastilles, 25 grams of shea butter, and ½ tablespoon of vitamin E in a double boiler or saucepan.
Steps:3 Let everything melt and combine. Turn off the double boiler.
Steps:4 Add 40 grams of zinc oxide and stir with a spatula until everything dissolves.
Steps:5 Now, you can pour the mixture into the deodorant container and let it sit in a refrigerator or a quiet place to turn solid.
Steps:6 After it turns solid, your homemade sunscreen stick is ready.
Conclusion
In this homemade sunscreen recipe, crafting sunscreen skin allows you to customize the SPF level and choose ingredients that cater to your skin's needs.
We have explored various ingredients like zinc oxide, essential oil, carrier oil, and butter to achieve the desired level of SPF and ensure a safe and effective sun protection experience. It is necessary to ditch the harsh chemicals and embrace the beauty of nature and its gifts.
