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*Natural Protection Cream (Sunscreen)*

* 3 tbsp. unrefined sesame oil

* 1 tbsp. unrefined avocado oil

* 1 tbsp. unrefined jojoba oil

* 1 tbsp. walnut or almond oil

* 1 tbsp. shea butter

* 2 tbsp. cocoa butter

* 1 tsp. beeswax

* 1 tsp. soy-lecithin liquid

* 2 tbsp. aloe-vera gel

* 2 tbsp. rose or lavender water

* ½ tsp. borax powder

* 20 drops carrot-seed essential oil

* 3-5 drops coconut fragrance oil (optional)

1. Melt the first 4 oils, butters and beeswax in a double boiler

over medium heat until just melted. Add the soy-lecithin, and

stir to blend. Remove from heat.

2. In a small saucepan, gently wam the aloe-vera gel and rose or

lavender water, and stir in borax powder until dissolved.

Remove from heat.

3. When the oil and water mixtures are still warm to the touch

and about the same temperature, set the small saucepan into a

bowl of ice. Drizzle in the oil mixture while mixing rapidly

with a small whisk; a cream will quickly form.

4. Add carrot-seed essential oil and coconut fragrance oil if

desired; blend thoroughly. Take care! If you use perfume oils,

avoid citrus oils-such as bergamont, orange, lemon or lime.

They may cause unpleasant skin reactions when exposed to the

sun. They also reduce a suncreen's effectiveness.

5. Store in a clean, airtight jar or bottle and refrigerate.

Suzi

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Okay, question time.

Anyone know what the SPF ratings are of plain vegetable oils? Anyone

have any idea? I have been attempting to uncover this information now

for going on 5 years and still have found absolutely nothing. I know

this information exists for I had a lady who was going to email me the

info she has from a book she has. Alas I have never heard back from her.

So I am tossing it out to you all to see if any of you might have a clue

or know someone who does.

Please let me know if you find anything and yes, please post it to the

group as I believe it is valuable data to have.

Much appreciated,

Don Quai