Gaul Atreides (@gaulatreides)

Coconut oil by itself might get you to spf 7, which doesn't meet the FDA minimum threshold of spf 15 for adequate UV protection. Calcium carbonate as a texture additive might boost the spf a few points. If you are prone to skin cancer, you should probably stick with the FDA approved sunscreens, 30 spf or higher. Also, coconut oil is incredibly greasy. You like that feeling on a hot humid day? There are non-greasy sunscreen options that feel like talcum powder. And yes, I know it's generally a good idea to get some unfiltered sun on one's skin.