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swimmers make spf

Did you know that plants produce their own SPF to protect themselves from the harmful rays of the sun? And did you know that you can harness that for your own natural, nature-loves-you sunscreen? Most amazingly of all, did you know that when you mix SPF plant ingredients together the plant with the highest SPF rules? In other words, even if it is not the largest quantity, everything aligns to the highest SPF. Did you know that?

I didn’t. But learning it was another confirmation that Mama Earth just loves and loves and loves. Isn’t it great to have such a smart, generous and beautiful MA?

sunscreen recipeSo when we had 14 middle school girls for Camp earlier this month, this is what we made.

Easy, Nature Loves You Sunscreen

  • 3/4 cup Coconut Oil – SPF 4-6
  • 1 T Red Raspberry Seed Oil – SPF 25-50
  • 1 T Carrot Seed Oil –  SPF 35-40

Warm the coconut oil so it is soft. Stir in the raspberry and carrot seed oils. Put in a cool place to solidify.

When you apply, try not to rub it in. Re-apply after swimming, sweating or spending hours in the sun. Remember: it is not industrial. Thankfully.

selfcare

natural spf

Our sunscreen was inspired by this detailed article at Wellness Mama, but simplified, thanks to the inspiration of nature who is always reminding us that true elegance is simple ~ also intelligent and easy.

morgan

Morgan

Morgan Anderson was our Self Care Devi at Camp. For three days in a row she lead the girls in making delicious, edible beauty products for themselves and their moms.  The girls adored Morgan, and so do we!

We also love and send out an immense embrace of gratitude to Tah Groen who took all the photos here – except the third which was taken by our host Carolyn Sanders Kull, and the last which, after Morgan used the shea butter as a lip balm, I simply had to take!

What about you? How do you keep life simple? What inspires you? How do you bathe in light, yet not burn in the sun?

I look forward to hearing and wish you endless joy under this late August sun. Namaste!

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