{"id":"61292fe8-41de-4003-bb19-33ad63dd00d2","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/61292fe8-41de-4003-bb19-33ad63dd00d2","source_url":"https://wellnessmama.com/beauty/homemade-sunscreen/","title":"Homemade Sunscreen Recipe","ingredients":[{"text":"½ cup sweet almond oil (or avocado oil or olive oil)","item":"sweet almond oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or avocado oil or olive oil"},{"text":"¼ cup coconut oil","item":"coconut oil","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup beeswax pellets","item":"beeswax pellets","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 TBSP non-nano zinc oxide powder","item":"non-nano zinc oxide powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp red raspberry seed oil (or less, optional)","item":"red raspberry seed oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or less, optional"},{"text":"1 tsp carrot seed oil (or less, optional)","item":"carrot seed oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or less, optional"},{"text":"2 TBSP shea butter (optional)","item":"shea butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"25 drops essential oils (not phototoxic ones)","item":"essential oils","quantity":25,"unit":"drop","preparation":"not phototoxic ones"},{"text":"¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional, for scent)","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional, for scent"},{"text":"½ tsp vitamin E oil (optional, to extend shelf life)","item":"vitamin E oil","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional, to extend shelf life"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Combine all the ingredients except zinc oxide and essential oil in a pint-sized or larger glass jar. You can also use a double boiler instead of a jar."},{"number":2,"text":"Fill a medium saucepan with a few inches of water and place on the stove over medium heat."},{"number":3,"text":"Put a lid loosely on the jar and place it in the pan with the water."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir occasionally to mix the ingredients as they melt."},{"number":5,"text":"When all the ingredients are completely melted, remove from heat and stir in the zinc oxide and essential oils. This will take some stirring to incorporate."},{"number":6,"text":"Pour into whatever jar or tin you’ll use for storage."},{"number":7,"text":"Stir a few times as it cools to make sure the zinc oxide is incorporated."},{"number":8,"text":"Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator to increase shelf life."}],"date_published":"2026-10-31T00:15:28.623811+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-31T00:15:28.623811+00:00"}