How to make homemade animal-based sunscreen

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Paul Saladino8m · 2023-09-07

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Partially SupportedExtra linoleic acid in the skin increases susceptibility to sun damage and the risk of skin cancer.Not SupportedTraditional sunscreens contain garbage ingredients and seed oils, which introduce extra linoleic acid.Partially SupportedNon-nano zinc oxide is a suitable sunscreen ingredient, but the carrier is important.Partially SupportedIngredients applied to the skin should be edible because they are absorbed.Not Supported

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Spray and conventional rub-on sunscreens contain compounds like octobenzone, avobenzone, and octocrylene that can be absorbed through the skin and have been linked to cancer and endocrine disruption.

Not SupportedMainstream sunscreens, lotions, and cosmetics may contain undesirable ingredients.

Partially SupportedHomemade sunscreen can be tinted with cacao to match skin tone or applied in a thinner layer to reduce visible whiteness.

Partially SupportedHomemade sunscreen with sufficient zinc content provides protection from UVA and UVB rays.

Not SupportedHomemade animal-based sunscreen is superior to commercial sunscreens as it is free of parabens, phthalates, and other undesirable ingredients.