Physical vs Chemical Sunscreen
There are two general types of sunscreens, physical and chemical ones. Physical sunscreens protect your skin from the sun by deflecting or blocking the sun's rays whereas chemical sunscreens work by absorbing the sun's rays. Some chemical filters can scatter sun rays, but still mostly just absorb them.
Physical sunscreen
Active ingredients :
- Titanium dioxide (TiO2)
- Zinc oxide (ZnO)
Chemical sunscreen
Active ingredients:
- Octylcrylene
- Avobenzone
- Octinoxate
- Octisalate
- Oxybenzone
- Homosalate
- Helioplex
- 4-MBC
- Mexoryl SX and XL
- Tinosorb S and M
- Uvinul T 150
- Uvinul A Plus
This new research by the EWG reveals that the chemicals commonly used in sunscreen are endocrine disruptors, estrogenic and may interfere with thyroid and other hormone processes in the body.
The EWG warns against using oxybenzone, especially on children or pregnant/breastfeeding women.
Many sunscreens also contain methylisothiazolinone, which American Contact Dermatitis Society named as its “allergen of the year”
Homemade Sunscreen Ingredients
*This is a natural recipe and has not been tested by a regulatory organization for exact SPF. Therefore I won't be able to make any claims or even guesses on SPF. Always use caution when spending extended periods of time under the sun.
Homemade Sunscreen Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (natural SPF 2-8)
- 1/4 cup beeswax
- 2 Tablespoons Non-nano Zinc Oxide
- Up to 1 teaspoon Red Raspberry Seed Oil (SPF 28-50)
- Up to 1 teaspoon Carrot Seed Oil (SPF 38-40)
- 2 tablespoons Shea Butter (natural SPF 3-6)
- Optional: Essential Oils or Vanilla Extract
Homemade Sunscreen Instructions
- Combine ingredients except zinc oxide in a glass jar.
- Fill a medium saucepan with a couple inches of water and place over medium heat.
- Put a lid on the jar loosely and place in the pan with the water.
- As the water heats, the ingredients in the jar will start to melt. Shake or stir occasionally to incorporate. When all ingredients are completely melted, add the zinc oxide, stir in well and pour into whatever jar or tin you will use for storage.
- Stir a few times as it cools to make sure zinc oxide is incorporated.
- Store at room temperature
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