But research has now warned 'chemical free', homemade sunscreen can be a recipe for burns. Research warns 'chemical-free' homemade sunscreen is a recipe for burns (stock)The research was carried out by the Nationwide Children's Hospital in Ohio and led by Dr Lara McKenzie, of the Center for Injury Research and Policy. 'Homemade sunscreen products are risky because they are not regulated or tested for efficacy like commercial sunscreens. There has also been a 'societal shift toward clean living' in recent years, prompting many to search for homemade sunscreen recipes. To uncover the dangers behind this, the researchers searched for 'homemade sunscreen' and 'natural sunscreen' on Pinterest, which returned 189 posts.

Source: Daily Mail May 20, 2019 11:48 UTC