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Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:07 am  |
I copied this from another site:
A DIY solution for some people may be to make one's own sunblock or sunscreen. Although there are few if any petrochemical-free recipes available online, it may be possible to make a fine non-greasy one using emu oil, food grade PABA, zinc oxide powder, and selected essential oils. The Life Extension Foundation sells PABA powder and Camden Grey sells zinc oxide powder, bulk emu oil, and essential oils for the best price. Emu Gold emu oil at Vitacost is a good deal for a commercial product, comes in a nice pump bottle, and worth checking out (see right side bar). Emu oil is one of the best oils for the skin, is non greasy, and one of the only oils that is totally non-comogenic. Some essential oils help block the sun, in particular cassia, a cinnamon-tasting herb. However, cassia oil is too strong to use on the skin in any but the smallest dilutions. |
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Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:39 am |
| Interesting! I've been thinking about buying Z-Cote and mixing it into some of my existing creams to get extra protection. I might take it a step further and make my own sunscreen one of these days, too. Thanks for posting this! |
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Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:06 pm |
the only thing missing is the measurements  |
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Vehicle is a 1952 scratch and dent model....olive-ish, dry skin, long curly gray hair. Staples: Tazorac, 2mm Dermaroller, Anti Aging Light Stim, Devita Sunscreens, homemade C serums, some positive affirmations and whatever else it takes! Kicking and screaming the whole way... |
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Mon May 12, 2008 1:27 pm |
| PABA used to be in sunscreens in the 70s 80s but causes reactions so no manufacturers offer it with that. |
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Mon May 12, 2008 2:46 pm |
| You know, this isn't going to be a very exact thing, but I'm thinking about trying micronized zinc oxide powder with my regular facial oil blend, just to see how my skin reacts. I know I may be taking a bit of a gamble as far as SPF goes, but I'm planning on adding a very high percentage of zinc (and I'll test it out in not-too-crazy exposure conditions). I'll update if this is worth it! |
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32, fair hair/eyes/skin, always a mix of dry/oily/sensitive/acne/clogged pores. But I keep getting compliments on my skin, so something must be working! Beauty blog at http://heliotro.pe; online dating coaching at http://theheartographer.com |
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Mon May 12, 2008 4:32 pm |
If you wanted additional sunscreen protection you can wear sunscreen powder.
Colourscience makes one. Some of the smaller mineral makeup company offer them. I have one from MAD which is just transclent powder with mica (glow); titanium dioxide and zinc oxide powder. It is not greasy (just a powder). I prefer to layer over makeup but I suppose you can mix in you makeup.
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http://madminerals.org/catalog.php?item=484&catid=121&ret=catalog.php%3Fcategory%3D121
Aubrey Nicole Mineral makeup and skincare also has one. I have ordered from Aubrey Nicole; but have not ordered this product. She offers full sizes only. (BTW she currently has a 20% off sale use the code SUMMER.)
http://www.aubreynicole.com/store/product.php?productid=16439&cat=255&page=1
Some other suggestions would be to buy the individual ingredients from Garden of Wisdom and DIY ingredients places. Iron oxides would add some colour. |
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Thu May 15, 2008 12:49 pm |
Need to be careful with PABA.
In the past, PABA has been widely used as a UV filter in sunscreen formulations. However, it has been determined that it increases the formation of a particular DNA defect in human cells, thus increasing the risk of skin cancer. |
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Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:27 am |
| I hear that it is very difficult to DIY sunscreen. |
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Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:54 am |
| VeronicaM wrote: |
| I hear that it is very difficult to DIY sunscreen. |
I agree. I would wear a sunscreen powder for some protection. Keep in mind you do need a LOT of powder for full protection.
How can you possibly measure the UVA/UVB protection?
It is much easier to just buy one and or avoid the sun. |
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Sun Mar 02, 2014 11:04 am |
| VeronicaM wrote: |
| I hear that it is very difficult to DIY sunscreen. |
I've attempted DIY sunscreen a few times and was never really happy with the results. I used zinc oxide powder. It's always felt too heavy and greasy, despite trying a couple of different recipes. Plus there is the worry factor on whether the zinc has been dispersed evenly through the mix so you don't get a surprise sunburn. I just buy sunscreen now. |
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Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:58 am |
PABA isnt even used anymore in USA sunscreens. Its very photosensitizing. Causes rashes in sunlight.
http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/704390/PABA/
Essential oils themselves can be photosensitizing and I wouldnt trust them AFA any UV protection is concerned. Leave them out.
Anyone can add 20% coated zinc oxide to a base lotion but homogenizing it so that its evenly dispersed requires some technical equipment. I dont even attempt it. My skin is too precious to trust to suboptimally formulated sunscreens. Thats one product you cant scrimp on ime.
If you do decide to DIY, be sure to wear a particle filtering respirator mask since zinc oxide can cause lung problems if inhaled. |
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