Sunscreen & Bug repellant Bar with Essential Oils (makes 12 bars)
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1 cup shea butter
- 1 cup beeswax (add more for thicker consistency)
- 2 TBSP (or more) of pure Zinc Oxide
- Optional: 1 tsp Vitamin E oil to preserve.
- 20 drops Bug Repellant blend essential oil
Combine all ingredients (except zinc oxide) in a double boiler or a glass bowl over a saucepan with 1 inch of water in it.
Turn the burner on and bring water to a boil.
Stir ingredients constantly until they are melted and smooth
Remove from heat and add the zinc oxide powder and essential oils.
Gently stir by hand until essential oils are incorporated.
Pour into silicon baking cups.
Allow the lotion bars to cool completely before attempting to pop out of molds.
(could be made in a baking pan & then cut into bars)
Store at room temperature or in the fridge or freezer for longer term storage.
Keep below 80 degrees or they will melt!
Adjust coverage to your needs and be careful not to burn while determining how long you can spend in the sun.
To make just 3 bars:
2oz coconut oil
2oz shea butter
2oz beeswax
1.5 tsp zinc
5 drops Bug Repellant blend essential oil
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