Homemade DIY Nourishing After Sun Lotion Without Aloe Vera

A simple recipe for an after-sun lotion without aloe vera. Great for all skin types, it’s 100% natural, whips up in two minutes, and it only uses two essential oils. Use this lotion after your skin has been exposed to the sun. It helps replenish skin and correct sun damage.

After sun lotion for soothing relief nourish your skin

Homemade DIY Nourishing After Sun Lotion Without Aloe Vera

By combining only four nourishing ingredients, you can create a homemade after-sun lotion without aloe vera that soothes and moisturizes your skin after sun exposure.

Back in April, yes, April, I visited my sister in South Carolina. We spent maybe three hours at one of the local beaches. Even after using sunscreen, I got the worst sunburn of my life.

We went back to her house, and I started pulling out pantry items I thought would help. Sure enough, the following day, I was still red, but my skin was no longer on fire, and it didn’t hurt to touch it.

I use shea butter for a lot of things, like my all-natural facial moisturizer. So, I thought it best to add this in. You don’t have to have sunburn to use this lotion. I would recommend using it anytime you have been exposed to the sun. Below you will find a breakdown of the benefits of each pantry staple used.

Ingredients Needed

African Shea Butter – Known for its moisturizing and soothing properties. It can aid in skin regeneration and collagen production, which may help with sunburn recovery. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, making it beneficial for easing the pain and discomfort of sunburn.
Coconut oil – Provides hydration and has natural fats that can help protect and soften sunburned skin. It’s recommended for use later in the healing process to maintain skin hydration.
Olive oil – You don’t need extra virgin. Olive oil is great at deep hydration; it also helps protect against environmental damage and has potential anti-aging effects due to its rich antioxidant content. It can also help soothe irritated skin and promote wound healing.
Lavender – Known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties,
Peppermint oil – Can provide a cooling sensation, which can offer relief from sunburn pain and heat.

How To Make This After-Sun Lotion

Adding Ingredients needed in medium sized bowl

STEP ONE: Add 2 tablespoons of raw shea butter, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a medium-sized bowl. Mash it up and make it creamy. I like to use the back of a spoon for this part.

Mashing Ingredients together in bowl for sun lotion

STEP TWO: Mash until well blended, and no lumps are seen.

STEP THREE: Lastly, add in 15 drops of lavender oil and 5 drops of peppermint oil. Blend well and transfer into a clean amber colored glass jar. Use when needed and apply liberally. Goes on oily but will get absorbed.

How To Properly Store

I mentioned placing this mixture in an amber colored jar. You don’t necessarily need a colored glass jar if you can store your moisturizer out of direct sunlight. Which is what we do. We keep it in a kitchen cabinet.

If you store this mixture in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.