Sunscreen or sunblock is very important in protecting the skin against UV radiations of the sun. They also promote moisture and prevent aging of the skin. There are several varieties of sunblock. Most of them contain both natural and synthetic ingredients. Chemical components such as PABA or paraaminobenzoic acid can cause allergic reaction to some people. However, natural minerals like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are more recommended for those who have sensitive skin. They even provide broad spectrum protection.
Some people prefer to create their own sunscreen formula. There are certain natural substances, which have low level of SPF and moisturizing properties. They include avocado oil, shea butter, sesame oil, etc.
Here is a simple homemade sunblock mixture:
1 tsp. Beeswax
2 tbsp. rose or lavender water
2 tbsp. aloe-vera gel
1 tbsp. shea butter
1 tbsp. unrefined avocado oil
3 tbsp. unrefined sesame oil
2 tbsp. cocoa butter
1 tsp. Soya-lecithin
1 tbsp. walnut or almond oil
1 tbsp. unrefined jojoba oil
20 drops carrot-seed essential oil
1/2 tsp. borax powder
3-5 drops coconut fragrance oil (optional)
Melt the sesame, avocado, almond/walnut and jojoba oil together with the butters and beeswax in a double boiler. Make sure to stir them in a medium heat. When they are melted, add soya-lecithin then stir more to blend them all, then remove the mixture from the heat. In a saucepan, slowly heat up the aloe-vera gel and lavender or rose water. Then, add the borax powder until it mix and dissolves. You can remove the saucepan from the stove.
Put a small saucepan on the top of a bowl with ice in it. Make sure that the water and oil formula is still warm, and about the same temperature. Sprinkle the oil mix while quickly stirring until a cream forms out. Add in the carrot-seed essential oil then coconut fragrance oil (optional). Mix evenly and put it in a clean and airtight jar then refrigerate.
However, you must not use them as your only sunscreen. They only have limited sun protection capacity as far as broad spectrum is concerned.
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