How Do You Make Homemade Sunscreen Lotion?
Homemade sunscreen lotion is a simple, natural sunscreen that avoids using chemicals and additives commonly found in commercial products, which may be harmful to the skin’s health. Instead, this homemade sunscreen uses PABA powder, a naturally occurring amino acid that can be purchased through most health food and health product stores. If you cannot find PABA powder in your area, it can be ordered online through many specialty retailers. This sunscreen will keep for about two months. Put the tea bags in a large glass jar and pour the boiling water over them. Let the tea bags steep until the water has fully cooled. Remove the tea bags from the jar and dissolve the PABA powder in the tea. Put the beeswax in a double boiler and heat over low heat until melted. Add the sesame oil and stir gently. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Place the tea mixture in a blender and blend on high for about one minute. Add the other mixture and blend on high for 3 minutes. Add the vitami