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Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:52 pm |
I just think that this would be the most cost effective way for me, seeing that I don't leave the house every day. I could just add a pinch of z-cote to my moisturizer. I have read that supposedly 20% zinc would be spf 20+ |
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Thu Jan 14, 2010 3:59 pm |
Its funny, but I was just thinking about this the other day. I have not tried it (don't know where to purchase zinc oxide) however I would be very interested to hear how it works for anyone whom has given it a go.
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Thu Jan 14, 2010 5:30 pm |
I knowwww.gardenofwisdom.com sells both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. I've thought about adding these to my moisturizer, but haven't tried. Would love to hear how it works out if you do. |
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Thu Jan 14, 2010 6:15 pm |
I've also purchased both at
http://www.makingcosmetics.com
I have made my own MMU before but haven't tried it in a cream.......yet
DM |
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Fri Jan 15, 2010 11:28 am |
yeah I have been thinking about doing this. I was looking for an all physical sunscreen and then I read that Titanium Dioxide may not be all that good, and that zinc covers uva and uvb rays anyway. But I can't find an only zinc sunscreen. so I thought, heck maybe I should just mix my own. I hate spending all this research time on sunscreen when I don't even go out everyday. |
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Fri Jan 15, 2010 12:26 pm |
sweetsweettart wrote: |
yeah I have been thinking about doing this. I was looking for an all physical sunscreen and then I read that Titanium Dioxide may not be all that good, and that zinc covers uva and uvb rays anyway. But I can't find an only zinc sunscreen. so I thought, heck maybe I should just mix my own. I hate spending all this research time on sunscreen when I don't even go out everyday. |
Maybe this will help:
http://www.ewg.org/cosmetics/report/sunscreen09/findyoursunscreen
Making your own sunscreen is not recommended. |
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Sat Jan 16, 2010 5:48 pm |
thanks |
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Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:08 am |
I've added both zinc and titanium to a cream I make from a base I buy. I add additional oils and/or butters to the cream. To add the zinc/titanium, I heat up the oil/butter in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds (start with 15). Then, when it's warm, I dissolve the zinc/titanium in the oil/butter before adding it the cream. I do have to stir awhile until it's totally dissolved.
Another option is to add the zinc to face powder if you use loose powder. I make a DIY face powder and have included zinc in it. |
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anonymouse01
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Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:18 pm |
There are health concerns involving toxicity and bio-accumulation if you accidentally inhale Zinc Oxide powder during use. Google "cosmetic safety database", click on the link and then search zinc oxide. There were some issues that made me a bit wary about usage.
Always research products before you buy and use them in case of any safety issues! |
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anonymouse01
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Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:19 pm |
Furthermore, zinc oxide is often contained in mineral makeups, which is in powdered form. There is a higher chance of inhalation during each use in this case. Again, check out all products before you buy them! |
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Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:51 am |
They do have a number of recipes for DIY sunscreens but they are a bit more complicated than just zinc oxide added to a cream!
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