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Sunscreen Lotion Bar Recipe

Laura Ascher
These DIY sunscreen lotion bars are simple to make and made with all-natural ingredients. Having a solid sunscreen bar makes applying sunscreen so much easier, especially for the face.
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Project Type Bath and Beauty
Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Yield 6 small bars

Equipment

  • Double Boiler
  • Silicone molds

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup cocoa butter
  • ½ cup beeswax
  • 4 tablespoons non-nano zinc oxide
  • 8 drops essential oils optional

Instructions
 

  • Measure out the coconut oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax and add to a double boiler.
  • Place the double boiler over low to medium-low heat. Allow the ingredients to melt fully and remove from heat.
  • Add in the non-nano zinc oxide and mix well.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to one year. I keep mine in a glass mason jar.

Notes

These bars have an SPF rating of around 20.
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