Good to know, that most sunscreen products contain toxic ingredients or endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which in many cases can actually help the growth of skin cancer and the production of free radicals in the body.

What are the benefits of homemade sunscreen?

• gentle and easy to apply;
• without colorants, without silicones, without allergens, without chemistry - completely natural;
• high content of antioxidants and other vitamins and substances useful for the skin;
• deeply hydrates the skin;
• gives elasticity - prevents the appearance of stretch marks and wrinkles;
• easy to prepare;
• suitable for the whole family;

Once you are convinced of the qualities of home-made cream, it's time to make itdoiled sunscreen lotion “Fresh lavender”.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of almond oil
• 1/4 cup of coconut oil – SPF 4
• 1/4 a glass of beeswax
• 2 tablespoons zinc oxide– SPF 20
• Optional: 1 teaspoon of vitamin E.
• 2 tablespoons cocoa butter – SPF 4-5
• 1 tablespoon raspberry seed oil – SPF 25-50
• 20 drops of lavender oil
• 5 drops of peppermint oil

1. Put the ingredients except the zinc oxide in a half-liter or larger glass jar.

2. Fill a medium saucepan with a few inches of water and heat it over medium heat.

3. Put the lid on the jar without tightening it and put it in the pot of water.

4. The ingredients in the jar will begin to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to mix well. When all the ingredients are completely melted, add zinc oxide, mix well and pour the contents into a bowl, which you will use for storage. It will not work well if you put it in a bottle with a pump!

5. Stir several times, while the mixture cools make sure, that the zinc oxide has mixed.

Remember skin care andafter sun exposure. We recommend that you use products, that containlavender oil, cop oil andmarigold. Lavender not only, that reduces pain, but it is also an antiseptic and prevents the formation of scars, soothes the skin and leaves a fresh feeling. Mint cools and soothes irritated skin. Marigold soothes, accelerates skin healing, makes it tender and soft.

our suggestions: Relaxing body oil Lavender, Floral waters, Body cream with lavender, Body balm with calendula