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Stay PROTECTED and
Have fun in the Sun
ByWhitney Alexandra
Sweet summer is here with days of fun in the sun! As WHITNEY’SALL
magnificent as this season is, it can also take a toll on your skin. NATURAL SUNSCREEN
Change your skin protection and incorporate a homemade RECIPE
sunscreen into your sun protection regimen!
Note: Most ingredients can be purchased
Everyone knows that sunscreen is intended to shield your at your local health food store.
skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays and we all want to keep Ingredients:
our skin looking young and healthy. Knowing these powerful rays • 1 cup coconut oil
can cause premature aging and skin cancer, you may presume • ¼ cup almond oil
you are protecting your skin by using commercial sunscreens. • 2 tablespoons raw shea
However, many of the most popular lotions and sprays are made
with chemicals that could potentially be harmful. butter
• ¼ cup beeswax pellets
Here’s an easy and fun way to protect your skin by creating • 4 heaping tablespoons
your own sunscreen. It only takes about 10 minutes to make
and is a 100%-natural skin protectant that you can apply to your zinc powder (non-nano)
beautiful skin with confidence. • 20-25 drops carrot seed oil
Directions:
BUSY. BUSY. 1. Add 1 cup of water to a saucepan. Place a heat-resistant glass bowl on
BUSY. BUSY. top of the saucepan. Bring water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
BUSY. 2. In the glass bowl add coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax. Melt the
ingredients, being sure to stir frequently.
Tim Brion, Agent Life insurance shouldn’t wait. 3. Remove the bowl from heat, add remaining ingredients to the
608 West Broad Street Even though life is busy, take coconut oil mixture. Stir.
Bethlehem, PA 18018 a moment to reflect on what’s 4. Pour the sunscreen into glass jars.
most important. For peace of 5. The sunscreen will solidify after about five minutes.The final result will
Bus: 610-865-9001 mind, protect your family with be a spreadable lotion.
tim.brion.ngf3@statefarm.com State Farm® life insurance.
We put the life back Now that you have created your homemade skin protectant,
in life insurance.™ go out and enjoy that summer sun!
CALL ME TODAY.
State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI)
State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI)
Bloomington, IL
1311009
Stay PROTECTED and
Have fun in the Sun
ByWhitney Alexandra
Sweet summer is here with days of fun in the sun! As WHITNEY’SALL
magnificent as this season is, it can also take a toll on your skin. NATURAL SUNSCREEN
Change your skin protection and incorporate a homemade RECIPE
sunscreen into your sun protection regimen!
Note: Most ingredients can be purchased
Everyone knows that sunscreen is intended to shield your at your local health food store.
skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays and we all want to keep Ingredients:
our skin looking young and healthy. Knowing these powerful rays • 1 cup coconut oil
can cause premature aging and skin cancer, you may presume • ¼ cup almond oil
you are protecting your skin by using commercial sunscreens. • 2 tablespoons raw shea
However, many of the most popular lotions and sprays are made
with chemicals that could potentially be harmful. butter
• ¼ cup beeswax pellets
Here’s an easy and fun way to protect your skin by creating • 4 heaping tablespoons
your own sunscreen. It only takes about 10 minutes to make
and is a 100%-natural skin protectant that you can apply to your zinc powder (non-nano)
beautiful skin with confidence. • 20-25 drops carrot seed oil
Directions:
BUSY. BUSY. 1. Add 1 cup of water to a saucepan. Place a heat-resistant glass bowl on
BUSY. BUSY. top of the saucepan. Bring water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
BUSY. 2. In the glass bowl add coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax. Melt the
ingredients, being sure to stir frequently.
Tim Brion, Agent Life insurance shouldn’t wait. 3. Remove the bowl from heat, add remaining ingredients to the
608 West Broad Street Even though life is busy, take coconut oil mixture. Stir.
Bethlehem, PA 18018 a moment to reflect on what’s 4. Pour the sunscreen into glass jars.
most important. For peace of 5. The sunscreen will solidify after about five minutes.The final result will
Bus: 610-865-9001 mind, protect your family with be a spreadable lotion.
tim.brion.ngf3@statefarm.com State Farm® life insurance.
We put the life back Now that you have created your homemade skin protectant,
in life insurance.™ go out and enjoy that summer sun!
CALL ME TODAY.
State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI)
State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI)
Bloomington, IL
1311009
