Alright, so I’ve been meaning to share this for a while, and today’s the day. I finally tried my hand at making my own sunscreen lotion, and let me tell you, it was quite the adventure! I’ve always been a bit iffy about what goes into those store-bought sunscreens. I mean, who can even pronounce half of those ingredients? So, I thought, why not try making my own? At least I’ll know exactly what’s in it.
I started by doing some digging online, looking up sunscreen lotion recipes. There’s a ton of info out there, but it can be pretty overwhelming. You know how it is, one site says one thing, another says something completely different. After sifting through a bunch of articles and blog posts, I finally settled on a recipe that seemed simple enough.
First, I gathered all the ingredients. This was a bit of a scavenger hunt, going from store to store to find everything. I ended up getting most of the stuff from a natural foods store. Things like coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax. Oh, and zinc oxide, that’s the key ingredient for sun protection. I made sure to get the non-nano kind, so it wouldn’t be absorbed into my skin.
Next, I actually got down to making the lotion. I melted the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax together in a double boiler. It was kind of fun, watching everything melt and combine. I had to keep stirring it to make sure everything was mixed well. It felt like making a potion or something.
Once everything was melted, I took it off the heat and let it cool down a bit. This was important because I didn’t want to add the zinc oxide to a super hot mixture. I read somewhere that it could mess with its effectiveness, so I played it safe.
After it cooled, I started adding the zinc oxide, a little at a time. I had to mix it in really well to make sure there were no clumps. It was a bit of an arm workout, I won’t lie! I kept adding and mixing until I had the right amount for the level of sun protection I wanted.
Finally, I poured the mixture into a clean jar and let it cool completely. It took a few hours, but it eventually solidified into a nice, creamy lotion. I was pretty stoked with how it turned out, to be honest. It felt really good to have made something like this myself.
Tips After Testing
- First off, It’s pretty greasy, not gonna lie.
- Second, it leaves a bit of a white cast, but that’s to be expected with zinc oxide.
- Third, but the important thing is, it works! I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and I haven’t gotten burned at all.
- Finally, I just felt really proud of myself for making something useful and good for my skin.
So, there you have it, my sunscreen-making adventure. It was definitely a learning experience, but I’m really happy with the results. If you’re thinking about trying it yourself, I say go for it! Just make sure you do your research and follow the instructions carefully. And who knows, maybe you’ll end up loving it as much as I do.