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Find out more on MYHERBS-STORE.COM. My Herbs is a special quarterly publication for anyone who is interested in alternative cooking, home grown herbs, and traditional or complementary medicine or healing methods, simply for everyone who wants to live in harmony with nature.
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DIY Sunblock Recipe<br />
To avoid some of the<br />
unpronounceable chemicals found<br />
in commercial sun blocks, try this<br />
do-it-yourself alternative! This<br />
recipe utilizes the natural SPF<br />
found in both coconut and carrot<br />
seed oil. Additionally, red raspberry<br />
seed oil boasts a natural SPF of 30,<br />
while also promoting skin elasticity<br />
and fighting wrinkles and dryness.<br />
Apply this sunblock often to keep<br />
your mind and body at ease during<br />
the relaxing summer months!<br />
Ingredients:<br />
- 1 c. coconut oil<br />
- 4 Tbsp. beeswax<br />
- 1 c. water<br />
- 2 oz. (about 1/3 c.) zinc oxide<br />
(non-nano if possible)<br />
- 20 drops carrot seed oil<br />
- 20 drops red raspberry seed oil<br />
Yields 2 cups of sunblock<br />
Directions:<br />
1) Use a double boiler to melt coconut<br />
oil and beeswax. When melted, pour<br />
into a food processor and turn on low.<br />
2) Gradually add the cup of warm water.<br />
Continue blending until combined<br />
(usually about 60 seconds).<br />
3) Turn off the food processor, scrape<br />
residue off the sides and continue<br />
blending until smooth.<br />
4) Turn off the food processor, and add<br />
the zinc oxide and essential oils. Blend<br />
until smooth.<br />
5) Place the mixture in airtight jars or<br />
squeeze bottles.<br />
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