Pre-Sun Antioxidant Treatment

What conditions it helps with:

• Preparing winter-pale skin for spring sun

• Building natural UV defense

• Supporting melanin production

• Antioxidant protection against photoaging

• Reducing sunburn susceptibility

• Preventing spring sun spots

• Protecting against free radical damage

• Preparing skin for increased outdoor time

Why this is a great DIY recipe: After winter, your skin has lost melanin protection, making you highly vulnerable to spring UV. This treatment uses red palm oil's extraordinary carotenoid content to prime your skin's natural photoprotection. Used consistently for 2-3 weeks, it can reduce sunburn susceptibility significantly. This is NOT sunscreen replacement—it's foundation that makes sunscreen more effective by supporting internal defense mechanisms.

Ingredients:

• Red palm oil: 30ml (2 tablespoons)

• Baobab oil: 20ml (1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon)

• Shea oil: 15ml (1 tablespoon)

• Vitamin E oil: 5ml (1 teaspoon)

Instructions:

1. Combine all oils in dark amber or cobalt glass bottle

2. Shake vigorously for 60-90 seconds (red palm oil is thicker)

3. Store in dark, cool location

4. Apply 5-7 drops to face at night, 2-3 hours before bed

5. Massage into face, neck, décolletage, backs of hands

6. Expect orange tint—fades to glow within 30 minutes

7. Use nightly for 2-3 weeks, then 3-4x per week

8. Always use SPF 30+ during day

Customization Ideas:

• Increase red palm oil to 40ml for maximum carotenoid loading

• Add 10ml kombo butter for richer night texture (melt first)

• Include 4-5 drops carrot seed essential oil for additional carotenoids