Aloe vera has long been a go-to remedy for sunburned skin, delivering instant cooling relief, deep moisturization, restorative healing, and calming effects. As natural skincare experts, we've found it's perfect for crafting your own effective aftersun lotion at home.
Creating this soothing aftersun is straightforward and uses simple, trusted ingredients. Follow our step-by-step recipe for professional results:
Ingredients
- aloe vera gel, 3 tablespoons
- shea butter, 1 tablespoon
- coconut oil, 1 tablespoon
- calendula oil, 1 tablespoon
- beeswax or candelilla wax, 1 teaspoon
- essential lavender oil, 15 drops
- vitamin E, 1/4 teaspoon
Preparation
- Heat the shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax in a bain-marie until fully melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the calendula oil, essential lavender oil, and vitamin E.
- Continue stirring as the mixture cools and thickens slightly but remains pourable, then blend in the aloe vera gel until smooth.
- Transfer to a sealable jar and store in the refrigerator for best results.
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