A homemade sunscreen can be a good alternative to the chemical based store bought lotions, but it is important to remember that they are not all created equal. Now, because the FDA has very strict regulations on SPF claims, most homemade sunscreens will not state the SPF value. If you make and sell an All Natural Sunscreen, it is important to never make claims on what the SPF value is.
The ingredients used to make my Homemade Sunscreen With Beef Tallow Recipe all have their own SPF ratings, but it is important to remember that when adding these ingredients together that 1+1 will not always equal 2 on a SPF scale. I use a Non Nano Zinc oxide in my recipe which is generally a 6-11 SPF. The more you add to your recipe, the little extra you can get on protection.
The base of my recipe is Beef Tallow that is from cattle grown on our property. We also add in a few other oils that have a good amount of SPF as well.
When it comes to fragrance, it is important to choose an essential oil that is not photo-toxic, these particular oils can cause sun burns.
These oils include, but are not limited to:
Grapefruit
Bergamot
Bitter Orange
Fig Leaf
Lemon Vebena
Cold Pressed Lime
I like to add Raspberry Seed Oil because it protects agains UVA & UVB rays. It generally has a rating between 28 and 50 for UVA and up tp 8 for UVB. We also add Carrot Seed Oil not only for its natural SPF but because of its antioxidants as well. Carrot Seed Oil rates around 35 to 40 SPF.
Now to make this Homemade Sunscreen Recipe with Beef Tallow you will need the following:
Since recently sustaining a pretty major injury, I have started to lean more and more on all natural remedies to manage my pain and my nerve problems. As I am typing this, I am 4 months post emergency neck surgery and officially off of any and all medications to help manage my pain. One of the biggest helps for the pain has been my DIY Pain Relief Essential Oil Balm. It is my go to in the evening after a long day.
Essential Oils for Pain Relief
There are thousands of different essential oils and infused oils that you can use to help aid in pain relief. They all attack the pain differently and treat different types of pain as well. Since I use pain balm primarily on my neck and shoulders I choose oils that would work great for that.
Since I am not a huge fan of floral scents, I did stay away from oils like rose & lavender. But some of my all time favorites to use are the following:
Bergamot: Helps to reduce neuropathic pain
Ginger: Helps with pain relief, can help block pain receptors, reduces inflammation.
Frankincense: Reduces inflammation and aids in pain relief, good for arthritis.
Peppermint and Wintergreen are also great for pain, but I do not add them to this balm. I actually use them in a different pain balm meant for cooling. I like to use that one after my physical therapy sessions.
Infused Oils for Pain Relief
On top of using the essential oils, I also infused a mix of castor and olive oil in a jar filled with Cheyenne peppers, turmeric & ginger. These ingredients also help with the relaxation and pain relief of muscles. I also include infused oil with Yarrow which helps with pain and inflammation.
Like I have mentioned, there are a ton of essential oils and infused oils you can use. Just make sure to do your research and choose ones that will work for what you need them for.
Pain Relief Essential Oil Balm Recipe
I use the same basic recipe as our homemade Calendula Balm. If you would like to make a softer balm or salve, reduce the amount of bees wax used.
Equipment
Double Boiler or Candy Melter
Ingredients
1 Cup Bees Wax, Melted
1/4 Cup Shea Butter
1/4 Cup Calendula Infused Olive Oil
2 tbsp Shea Butter
2 tbsp Vitamin E
2 tsp Fragrance Oil of Choice
Instructions
Melt Bees Wax in a double boiler or candy melter
Combine all other oils and stir to combine
Add fragrance oil and stir well
Transfer to a sealable container and allow to cool
Check out our Youtube Video below to see it being made and learn more about this amazing balm!
With Spring finally here, the bugs have been out in full force here in Arkansas. Add to the fact that springtime projects have started means bites, scrapes, and cuts are inevitable. One of my favorite things to keep on hand for such minor injuries is my Homemade Calendula Balm. The Calendula helps to soothe the skin and has anti-bacterial properties to help cuts and scrapes heal.
Before we get into the recipe on how to make this Homemade Balm, let’s talk a bit about the benefits of Calendula.
As our little homestead starts to grow with more animals, we were in desperate need of a way to store feed. We were using metal trash bins, which worked great. They could store a 50lb bag of feed and tops sealed pretty good to keep unwanted scavengers out. The only problem I found with this storage was it only held 1 bag at a time, and when I needed to add another bag, if there was any feed left, it would sit at the bottom. With this new DIY Livestock Feed Bin the oldest feed comes out the bottom and I can now add new feed to the top with no waste!
The Holidays are officially here, which means I am in gift making mode! There is just something special about a good homemade gift! Especially when it is made well and with care. While I love making cold process soaps, lotions, and candles. I wanted to make something special for the men on my holiday shopping list. So, this year I made them all Homemade Shaving Soap. It is great for shaving, and I even love to use it in the shower to shave my legs. It just has a nice, rich creamy lather that other cold process soaps just do not have.
With Halloween right around the corner, I knew that I needed to do some sort of Halloween DIY Project. Halloween is by far my favorite holiday of all time! I had a lot of ideas floating around in my head, but the only thing I was sure of was that I wanted to do something Hocus Pocus inspired, since it is one of my all time favorite movies! So, today I am showing you how I made this DIY Hocus Pocus Hoodie With Free SVG Files!
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