![]() You've likely noticed that some fair-skinned people tan easily while others turn pink and burn before a tan even appears, while very dark-skinned people can, in fact, burn as well. Of particular note is that everyone's skin is different. That's why lighter-colored bodies tan as the body's natural pigment, melanin, tries to protect the skin against sun damage. First up: Sun Protection Factor (SPF)Įveryone's skin has a particular amount of natural protection against the sun and its rays. This is a homemade roll-on sunscreen stick, and I choose to make our homemade sunscreen this way because it's easier to slather on, it's not as messy (or greasy) as the homemade sunscreen lotions I used to make, and it's easier to toss in a bag when you're headed out.īut before we get to the very simple recipe, let's talk about two very important aspects of sunscreen: SPF and zinc oxide.Īnd of course I must pause here to remind you all: I am not a dermatologist, I have not had this sunscreen tested for SPF in a lab, and my favorite food to eat in the sun is watermelon. I wrote last week about my recommendations for sunscreens to purchase, but today I want to share my recipe for DIY homemade sunscreen. So needless to say, our skin gets a lot of sun exposure and of course, sunscreen always feels like a contentious issue: how do we balance protecting our children's skin from long-term effects of sun damage without blocking out Vitamin D and without slathering products laden with toxic chemicals on their skin? Whether it's work, play, or just lounging in the pleasant weather, we are in the sun, shade, or water pretty much constantly. It's summer, and if your family is anything like mine, your days are spent outside. ![]()
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