What's the best and most inexpensive sunscreen?

What exactly is sunscreen and is there a natural sunscreen you can buy?

• Answer:

  I like this... I found it on the internet several years ago. but instead of teaspoons, I use 1/4 or 1/8 cups if possible - makes more but still lasts about 3-5 weeks. To keep homemade sunscreen from spoiling, use only clean utensils for preparation and storage. Store lotions in the refrigerator, where they will keep for about 3-4 weeks. To achieve maximum protection, apply sunscreen to dry skin 30 minutes before exposure. Limit your sun time to under an hour. Natural Protection Cream Recipe 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 1/2 tsp. borax powder 20 drops carrot-seed essential oil 3-5 drops coconut fragrance oil (optional) 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. In a small saucepan, gently warm the aloe vera gel and rose or lavender water, and stir in borax powder until dissolved. Remove from heat. 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. Add carrot-seed essential oil and coconut fragrance oil, if desired; blend thoroughly. NOTE: avoid using citrus oils, such as bergamont, orange, lemon or lime. They may cause unpleasant skin reactions when exposed to the sun. They also reduce a sunscreen's effectiveness. For After-Sun Relief To help cool and moisturize sunburned skin, apply a thin coat of yogurt or aloe vera gel to reddened areas. Spray pure lavender water or hydrosol freely on sun-damaged skin to keep skin hydrated, prevent peeling and promote the regeneration of cells. Add 2-3 drops of lavender oil to 1 tsp. of a carrier oil, such as sweet almond oil, and massage into affected area. Or apply diluted St. John's wort oil. I've found out that the carrot is what makes it actually work..... good luck.