Natural Sunscreen (or body/face/nappy rash cream without the zinc)

[meganjane]

Since it has no water in it, yes, it would be fairly greasy. You'd need to be careful using it on the face as it could cause blocked pores. Best to use something like this on the body only.

Aussie Soap Supplies is only one supplier. You can get supplies from;

New Directions
Essential Oil and Soap
Escentials of Australia

You don't need to order in bulk, you can buy small amounts, but it's obviously going to be more expensive.

There's some good beginner recipes here

[containergirl]

Thanks for all the info everyone.  I can't wait to try some of this.  Just the ticket for an experiment over Christmas.

[containergirl]

I made a batch of this yesterday.  I used a double boiler rather than the thermomix.  I used all oil instead of the shea butter.  It feels a lot like the one I used to buy when my daughter was a baby.  I like the texture however the offspring don't like it. 

Any opinions/advice on reducing the beeswax slightly?

I used an old cloth with eucalyptus oil on to clean up - and the clean up was a weeny bit vast....the stick blender in the shallow container trick! It was good for oiling the floors.  Another reminder of why the thermomix is so good....it contains all that splatter and the eucalyptus oil would have cleaned up the bowl a treat.

[I Love Bimby!]

What a fantastic recipe!! Thanks Jo and Megan for your advice!!! 

[quirkycooking]

I still haven't made this yet, but I've ordered the ingredients... Was your batch a bit grainy, containergirl? 

[containergirl]

slightly grainy but more thick and waxy.

[quirkycooking]

Hmmm, wonder if it would've been better if mixed in the thermomix?  The one I used of Crystel's was nice and creamy.

[Nay-nay]

What kind of beeswax did you use?? I'm looking on the soap makers site and there is 2 types??

[quirkycooking]

I think it would be the natural one - that's my guess anyway, and that's what I ordered!

[Nay-nay]

Yeah - that's what I went for but just wondering if that's what made it grainy?? It should all just melt shouldn't it?? 

[Nay-nay]

Are you happy with your Miessence?? i was using it about 5years ago but got ticked off when I found it had Titanium Dioxide in it?? 

[quirkycooking]

Are you happy with your Miessence?? i was using it about 5years ago but got ticked off when I found it had Titanium Dioxide in it?? 

I'm really happy with Miessence - my skin and hair improved so much after I'd been using it a couple of months!  That sounds strange about the titanium dioxide - I can't find anything that says they use it - what was it you were thinking it was in?  They say they don't use it in their sunscreen because "it causes DNA damage due to superoxide radicals, active oxygen radicals and hydroxyl radicals when exposed to light."  And another quote I found said about their make-up... "Mineral based translucent foundations, with natural sunscreen, concealer, translucent powder, bronzing dust, and mineral foundation powders using only, pure, refined minerals. No nano-particles, no dimethecone coatings and no titanium dioxide is ever used in Miessence mineral based cosmetic products."  I can send them an email and ask though, if you like. 

[Nay-nay]

Well I def need to check them out again!! Do you know if this is the make up Cyndi O uses???

[quirkycooking]

I think so - she speaks at their conferences and seminars, so I would say she uses it. 
I can send you a couple of samples if you like. 

[CarolineW]

You don't need to order in bulk, you can buy small amounts, but it's obviously going to be more expensive.

There's some good beginner recipes here

Thanks for the link, meaganjane.  I want to give the daily moisturiser recipe a go if I can find the ingredients.