View Photos Sun tan is a major problem during summers! Even after applying sunscreen lotions, your skin gets tanned. A sunscreen basically protects your skin from ultraviolet rays by shielding a layer on the top of the skin. If you want to go natural and cover that glowing skin with a sunscreen lotion, check out the homemade sun block recipes.
7 homemade sunscreen recipes to prevent sun tan:
1. Coconut oil is a natural ingredient to prevent sun tan. You can just apply coconut oil on the exposed skin 25-30 minutes before going out or mix it with other ingredients to prepare a sunscreen recipe.
2. Mix coconut oil with shredded cocoa butter. Now add little water and make your homemade sunscreen lotion. Coconut oil soothes the skin and keeps it moisturized.
3. Boil water in a pan. Add coconut oil, beeswax and vitamin E capsules. Let it cool. Store in a bottle and apply before going out. Coconut oil has an SPF which protects your skin from sun rays.
4. Take1 tbsp emulsifying wax, ½ cup jojoba/lavender oil, 2 tbsp zinc oxide, 2 tbsp aloe vera gel and ½ cup distilled water. In double boiler, boil wax and zinc oxide on low flame until wax melts. In another pan, melt aloe vera gel in water and slowly add in oil. Mix continuously to let water and oil blend. Now add the zinc and wax into the oil. Store in a bottle.
5. Mix 15 drops of essential lavender oil, 2 drops of chamomile and 2 drops marjoram. This is one easy homemade sunscreen recipe to prevent sun tan naturally.
6. Sesame oil and avocado oil also protects the skin from sun tan. Mix the oils and add little cocoa butter to make a thick sunscreen recipe.
7. In a bowl, mix 10 drops peppermint, 10 drops spearmint, 5 drops tea tree and 1 drop ylang ylang oil. This is not just a homemade sunscreen recipe but also keeps your skin moisturized.
Try these homemade sunscreen lotion recipes to beat summer heat! Protect your glowing skin from sun tan naturally!