Some oils, such as from coconuts, almonds and even lavender, have been shown to offer a natural SPF. In other words, they absorb a percentage of the sun's radiation and prevent some sun damage. However, the SPF levels of most oils aren’t high enough to adequately protect against harmful UV radiation.
According to a 2010 study, the higher SPF values of some of these oils only range from SPF 5 to 8.