Organic Herbal Sunscreen.

Planning to spend a whole hot summer day outside but don’t want to use the typical toxic, endocrine disrupting and coral-killing sunblocks? Try my Organic Herbal Sunscreen with Natural SPF that I make with high-quality, expensive oils that are infused with healing medicinal plants to help to filter rather than block the Sun rays because we need the Vitamin D it provides. The herbs also straighten the skin’s health.  My organic herbal sunscreen filters UV rays so that it does not damage your skin but doesn’t prevent melanin production, so you can still get the beautiful summer tan.

Water & Sweat resistant (80 min), Broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, Non-nano particle uncoated pure Zinc Oxide, Cruelty-free, Reef-Safe, Biodegradable, Organic.

My Organic Herbal Sunscreen is roughly 35-45 SPF, please note that it is not laboratory tested and that I make no warranties or guarantees regarding its exact SPF rating. We’ve tested it on our vacation when we spent 3 full days on the beach and none of us got burnt. And we only applied it between 10 am and 2 pm – when the sun is at its pick.

Comes in a 2oz or 4oz jars. Shelf life – 1 year.

Here is MY RECIPE for this Organic Herbal Sunscreen if you wish to make it yourself.

What INGRÉDIENTS do I use in my Organic Herbal Sunscreen & why?

* – Organic

• High-quality Avocado Oil* (SPF 15). Is a highly therapeutic oil rich in vitamins A, B1, B2 Pantothenic acid, D, E, proteins, and lecithin. A very good, penetrating nutrient for dry skin and eczema. Packed with healing and regenerating qualities for your skin. High in sterolins, which are known to help reduce age spots and help heal scar tissue and sun damage.
• Wildcrafted Plantain* leaves and St.John’s Wort*
• Comfrey* flowering stalks which contain allantoin. Allantoin has long been used for its healing, soothing, and anti-irritating properties. Allantoin is a nucleotide that naturally occurs in the body and absorbs the spectrum of UV radiation which damages the cell’s fragile DNA. Allantoin helps to heal wounds and skin irritations and stimulates the growth of healthy tissue. Some clinical studies confirm that allantoin enhances skin repair. Allantoin can be found in anti-acne products, sun care products, clarifying lotions, toothpaste, mouthwash, and other oral hygiene products as well as in shampoos, lipsticks, and other cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, because of its ability to help heal minor wounds and promote healthy skin.
  The only thing is that the type of allantoin is added to commercial products is isolated from cow urine! Eew!  Allantoin is a product of the oxidation of uric acid. It is also a product of purine metabolism in most mammals except for higher apes, and it is present in their urine. In humans, uric acid is excreted instead of allantoin.
• Unrefined Raw Shea Butter* (6-10 SPF) – is derived from the vegetable fat of the Karite Tree that is indigenous to Africa. Raw, unrefined Shea butter contains vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A and E, as well as essential fatty acids. It has been used for centuries for its moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties will soothe, hydrate and balance your skin adding a  breathable, water-resistant film and is the leading natural product for moisturizing, rebuilding and rejuvenating collagen production. 
• Coconut Oil* (8 SPF) moisturizing, anti-bacterial.
• Pumpkin seed oil* (Cucurbita pepo),  deserves greater recognition. With a lipid profile containing high levels of linoleic acid. It contains two classes of antioxidant compounds: Tocopherols and phenolics.
• Vitamin E Oil* protects cell membranes from light-induced damage. Topical application of these antioxidants to the skin has been shown to reduce acute and chronic photodamage. It also acts as a preservative, greatly extending the shelf life to the product its added to.
• Sesame oil* resists 30% of UV rays
• Beeswax* from my own Buckfast Honey Bees, all organic of course(!) is antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It seals in moisture while not clogging pores provides a layer of sun protection and locks the oils in creating a waterproof barrier on your skin.  
• Red Raspberry Oil* is a proven anti-aging and antioxidant powerhouse builds a natural filter to broad-spectrum UVA & UVB rays. It contains 45-50 SPF on its own, and also have clinically significant anti-inflammatory properties and proves to be a fantastic sunscreen. 
• Carrot Seed Oil* (40 SPF) has significant antioxidant, antiseptic and fragrant properties with high levels of vitamin A. According to a study published in “Pharmacognosy Magazine” in 2009, products containing carrot seed oil have a natural SPF of 38 and 40.
• Zinc Oxide (non-nano)  Zinc Oxide is a naturally occurring mineral that blocks UV rays (SPF 2-20) – I used Sky Organics Zinc Oxide Powder that is certified 100% pure, therapeutic grade, uncoated non-nano zinc particles that won’t penetrate the bloodstream.  
• Myrrh Essential Oil* contains an SPF 20 and provides an extra dose of protection and wonderful scent…
• Organic Lavender essential oil* – SPF 6
• Tea tree essential oil* – SPF 2  (Melaleuca alternifolia) oil is an ancient aboriginal remedy. It is an effective antiseptic, fungicide, and germicide. It is a popular component of many sunscreen formulations that relieve sunburn by increasing blood flow in capillaries, bringing nutrients to the damaging skin.

FAQ:

***Is this water resistant?
In fresh/ocean water, this sunscreen is water resistant for about 80 minutes.
In pool water, this sunscreen is water resistant for about 60 minutes.
The re-application after swimming is still recommended.

*** How to use it for children?
Reapply this sunscreen every 1-2 hours and after swimming on children or babies.

*** Can I use this on my face?
Yes, absolutely, you will benefit greatly from using this nourishing, mosturising sunscreen on your face.

***What is SPF?
SPF means Sun Protection Factor and it is a relative measure of how long a sunscreen will protect you from UV B rays. What does an SPF rating on a sunscreen mean? Take for example you take 10 minutes to get sunburn when you’re not wearing any sunscreen or any form of sun protection on your body. So an SPF 30 will give you 30 times that amount of sun protection, which means it’ll take 300 minutes before you start to burn.

What is SPF?
SPF means Sun Protection Factor and it is a relative measure of how long a sunscreen will protect you from UV B rays. What does an SPF rating on a sunscreen mean? Take for example you take 10 minutes to get sunburn when you’re not wearing any sunscreen or any form of sun protection on your body. So an SPF 30 will give you 30 times that amount of sun protection, which means it’ll take 300 minutes before you start to burn.

***This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. Please exercise common sense and understand that myself and my products are not attempting to or intending to treat, diagnose, or cure any disease. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking pharmaceuticals.

Allergies and sensitivity: Review all ingredients carefully to check for known allergies or sensitivities. Individual responses to herbs may vary. Always test new products for sensitivity/allergy by putting a dab on your wrist or under your chin and waiting at least 15 minutes.

***Blessings!***