Natural sunscreen

Natural Sunscreen Using Essential Oils

Another amazing essential oil that has ancient historical backing to it’s efficiency in preventing sunburn is Myrrh oil.  Ancient Egyptians used this oil exclusivley to prevent sunburn.  The essential oil myrrh comes from a thorny shrub in Somalia and Arabia and has been used since the time of Hippocrates—the father of Western medicine. It is widely known for its healing ability. Myrrh can be used to treat the dry, scaly skin associated with excessive sun exposure, according to “The Guide to Remedies: Homeopathy, Essential Oils, Crystals and Home Remedies.”

LAVENDER VS MYRRH FOR SUNSCREEN PROTECTION

Helichrysum oil has also been extensively researched and found to be a very effective natural sunscreen.  The added benefit of using both Myrrh and Helichrysum essential oils, as well as the other natural sources listed above is that they can also help to repair sun damage to skin cells after excessive sun exposure, so not only are these great sunscreens but they are great after sun lotions as well.

is the sunscreen lotion recipe more waterproof since it has beeswax in it? - Yes