Sunscreen Lotion Bar Recipe
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.
Servings: 6 small bars
Equipment
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 haven't been lab tested, but based on the zinc oxide amount they may offer roughly SPF 20. Please treat that as an estimate, not a guaranteed rating.
This is not intended to be a substitute for a commercial sunscreen with a known SPF rating. This sunscreen bar does not have nearly the effectiveness of a conventional sunscreen, so limit your time in direct sunlight, reapply often, and take extra measures if you plan to be out for an extended period.