Quality sunscreens are not cheap. Their price tags come not only with high-quality ingredients, but also with research, innovative technology, and proven results. Many broad-spectrum sunscreens, furthermore, are specifically formulated to protect you from UV rays while also offering other benefits such as moisturizing and nourishing the skin.
To potentially lower the cost of sunscreens and other skincare products, some are encouraging others to try DIY or homemade formulas. There is also a belief that since homemade sunscreens contain natural ingredients, they are better for your skin than commercially available products that are loaded with chemicals.
Should you make your own sunscreen?
A quick search on the Internet will land you a plethora of tips and recipes on how to make your own sunscreen. You can even find step-by-step videos on YouTube and TikTok. Common ingredients in DIY formulas include coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, jojoba oil, (and other types of oils), and zinc oxide powder.
Experts, however, advise against DIY formulas; they cannot offer the right amount of protection you need against UV rays. This is mainly because sunscreens are specifically formulated and must undergo safe and efficacy tests to make sure that they provide UV protection and are safe to use.
It is also important to note that sunscreens are very hard to formulate. Ingredients (including natural ones) are tested and there are also combinations of sunscreen agents used in a product. And for a formula to provide adequate and broad-spectrum protection, they should include a considerable amount of UV filters for UVA and UVB rays.
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