Ultra Moisturizing Natural Sunscreen

This recipe is roughly around SPF 20* with the help of Helichrysum essential oil and zinc oxide. Zinc oxide can absorb ultraviolet radiation of sun and protect the skin from sunburn and other damaging effects of UV radiation. Because it absorbs the broadest spectrum of ultraviolet radiation, the FDA has approved its use in sunscreen, lotions, creams, makeup, deodorant, soaps, and more.

**Note: This recipe is NOT suitable for SPF protection during water-related activities. If in water or sweating excessively you WILL need to reapply more often.

What you need:

cup olive oil
cup fractionated coconut oil
cup beeswax
2 tablespoons zinc oxide
1 teaspoon vitamin E
2 tablespoons shea butter
12 drops Helichrysum essential oil

Directions: Add everything except zinc oxide and Helichrysum essential oil in a medium sized glass mixing bowl. Fill a medium saucepan with a couple inches of water and place over medium heat. Place the glass bowl on top of the saucepan so that the saucepan is cradling the bowl. As the ingredients start to melt, stir occasionally to mix. Once all ingredients are melted, remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 3 minutes. Add the zinc oxide and Helichrysum essential oil and stir well to mix.

**Note: Adding additional zinc oxide will increase the SPF factor.