About Sunscreens and How to Make Them

Formulating your own sunscreen can be tricky, especially when you want to formulate one that is SPF50+, doesn’t feel tacky and is actually water-resistant. The following informative video by Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science and Cosmetic Formulator to learn about SPF in sunscreens, the materials and ingredients used, issues faced when making sunscreen and more. However, please note that the recipe shared here may not be suitable for making sunscreen at home (we’ll share one that is down below, though!).

What you’ll need:

1. Benzophenone-3
2. Isopropyl Myristate
3. Zinc Oxide  We sell non-nano Zinc Oxide here.
4. Non-ionic emulsifier(s)
5. Distilled Water
6. Chelating Agent
7. Sepimax Zen
8. Preservative
9. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
10. Neutralising agent
11. Baycusan C1004

To get the full specifics on what ingredients are used in this video, please email info@personalcarescience.com.au.

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ALTERNATIVELY, if you’re looking for a recipe to make sunscreen at home that’s lower than SPF50+, you can check out this informative post by Wellness Mama.

What you’ll need to make homemade sunscreen are:

1. Sweet Almond Oil or Olive Oil
2. Coconut Oil
3. Beeswax  we have a few kinds available here
4. Non-Nano Zinc Oxide
5. Red Raspberry Seed Oil (optional)
6. Carrot Seed Oil (optional; ours isn’t a carrier oil but an essential oil [you can get it here], so make sure to not add as much to avoid any skin irritations!)
7. Shea Butter (optional)

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Thank you Belinda Carli from Personal Care Formulations for sharing this video with us!

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The best DIY Sunscreen Materials

With the growing trend of making your own DIY skincare , some important tips need to be shared.

Sunscreens are NOT as easy to make at home and whatever recipes and formulas out there needs to be vetted through very carefully before attempting to make your own sunscreens.

While some sites recommend using various oils such as coconut oil, carrot seed oil or shea butter, these oils contain very low SPF values that won’t provide much protection. You could end up with a bad burn or worse.

The video shared below is one of the most important videos to watch if you are attempting your own sunscreen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPRTLllYADU

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