2-in-1 sunscreen and mosquito repellent

Directions

  1. 1Add Shea butter to the glass bowl.
  2. 2Add cocoa butter to the glass bowl.
  3. 3Add beeswax pellets to the glass bowl.
  4. 4Add coconut oil to the glass bowl.
  5. 5Add avocado oil to the glass bowl.
  6. 6Add carrot oil to the glass bowl.
  7. 7Melt the ingredients down.
  8. 8Allow the mixture to cool slightly for about 5-10 minutes.
  9. 9Add non-nano zinc oxide.
  10. 10Using a hand whisk, mix until no powder is flying up into your face.
  11. 11Whip for around 10 minutes to make sure everything's blended.
  12. 12Add vanilla extract.
  13. 13Add clove essential oil.
  14. 14Add cedarwood essential oil.
  15. 15Do one last whisk.
  16. 16Pour into jars or containers of choice.

Ingredients

  • 40 g Shea butter
  • 40 g cocoa butter
  • 30 g beeswax pellets
  • 70 g coconut oil
  • 120 g avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon carrot oil
  • 100 g zinc oxide
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 10 drops clove essential oil
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil

Equipment

glass bowldouble boilerhand whiskdark amber glass

Tips

  • Candelilla wax can be used for a vegan recipe
  • Use non-nano zinc oxide
  • Cool melted ingredients slightly before adding zinc oxide to prevent it from sinking to the bottom
  • If the mixture is too runny, allow it to cool more, then whip
  • Don't whip too much