Listen to Story By now, your presence on any social media platform would have made you aware of how important it is to moisturise your skin and apply sunscreen. No matter which celebrity or beauty influencer you follow, they always emphasise that you should never skip SPF. But choosing the right sunscreen can be challenging.
You don't want it to be greasy or leave a white cast, and there are so many options to choose from. Interestingly, some people have taken this sunscreen craze to another level by making it at home. Yes, you read that right.
After a DIY recipe by influencer Nara Smith went viral, many have tried their hand at creating homemade sunscreen. A post shared by SKINCARE | BEAUTY STORE (@thebeautysupply.co) But can you actually make effective sunscreen at home, and should you even try? India Today spoke with a few experts to find out if this DIY recipe could be effective.
Talking about the viral recipe, Dr Seema Oberoi Lall, consultant dermatologist, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, tells us, "It is a good thought if you cut the promise of sunscreen from it, to combine certain homemade ingredients to make a good emollient or a good moisturiser. But to think of it as a sunscreen and depend on it to protect yourself is, of course, not a good idea." Adding to this, Dr DM Mahajan, senior consultant, dermatology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, says that while such homemade sunscreens have gained popularity, their efficacy and safety are major concerns.
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