You should never DIY sunscreen, a highly regulated over-the-counter product.
Homemade sunscreen does not work.
Lets clear something up: WhileDIY-ing certain beauty productsistotallyfine, homemade sunscreen is always a terrible idea.
Simply put, it does not work.
Why would anyone feel compelled to DIY sunscreen?
Were not sure, says Gloria Lu, cosmetic chemist and co-founder ofChemist Confessions.
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But they dont work.
There are some oils such as raspberry seed that have been marketed as SPF boosters, says Lu.
These are supporting ingredients and significantly lack in providing true sun protection in real-life situations.
Slightly more responsible DIY formulations will include something that blends titanium dioxide powder with coconut oil.
But no matter what intel on the internet tells you, they wont keep you fully protected.
Sunscreen is literally an over-the-counter drug, and thats not something you should be attempting to replicate at home.
Each product is all rigorously tested in professional facilities.
Traditionally, sunscreens go through rigorous testing by the FDA to determine sun protection factor and resistance to water.
And, yo: Keep the sunscreen out of your DIY beauty game.
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Check out the video below to see how our beauty editor adds sunscreen to her daily routine.
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