For years, my customers have been asking me to make a sunscreen. So, why haven’t I?
The biggest thing holding me back has been the SPF testing. You can’t just calculate an SPF from your ingredients or the percentage of zinc oxide in your formula. The finished product needs very expensive specialised testing to establish its actual protection.
For a small, independent natural skincare brand like MIST, access to the specialised equipment and testing facilities required is a major hurdle. Without verified results, I can’t put an SPF number on a bottle and I’m a numbers person! So that has been putting me off taking the plunge!
But I do have fair skin and 2 kids who spend a lot of time outdoors so I decided I need to at least give it shot!☀️
I made TWO experimental versions:
☁️ One with a mousse-like marshmallowy texture.
🍦 Another with a more balmy lotion texture.
The ingredient line-up really is great, all the oils and ingredients are chosen for their natural spf and antioxidant properties:
🌿 15% Non-nano zinc oxide – a mineral UV filter that helps protect against UV radiation.
🍃 Green tea extract – antioxidant support.
🌱 Tamanu oil – nourishing and soothing with a high natural spf.
🧡 Sea buckthorn berry oil – rich in carotenoids and antioxidants.
✨ Vitamin E – an antioxidant that helps protect the oils from oxidation.
🥕 Carrot seed oil – adds nourishing plant compounds.
💛 Shea butter – moisturises and supports the skin barrier.
🌿 Aloe vera – hydrates and soothes.
🌰 Castor oil – adds richness and helps with texture.
🌱 A tiny touch of peppermint essential oil.
Next comes refining the formulas, checking stability and determining whether reliable sun protection can be achieved!
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