Natural Sun Protection: Suntan Oil

<p>Natural oils, such as helichrysum (<em>Helichrysum angustifolium</em>), and aloe vera can decrease the impact of burning rays by up to 20 percent.</p>
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<li>¼ teaspoon lavender essential oil</li>
<li>½ cup aloe vera gel</li>
<li>15 drops helichrysum essential oil</li>
<li>1,200 units vitamin E oil</li>
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<li>Blend all of the ingredients in a blender and pour the contents into a bottle.</li>
<li>Shake well before using.</li>
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<em>Kathi Keville is the author of eleven books, including</em> Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art <em>(Crossing Press, 1995) and</em> Herbs for Health and Healing <em>(Rodale, 1996). She teaches herb and aromatherapy seminars throughout the United States and is director of the American Herb Association (</em>
<a href=”http://www.ahaherb.com/” target=”_blank”>
<em>www.ahaherb.com</em>
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<p>Click here for the original article, <a href=”https://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-beauty/save-your-skin.aspx”>Natural Sun Protection.</a>
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  • Published on Jan 26, 2010
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