Natural Products for Summer

Since the weather is starting to heat up, I thought it would be appropriate for my first post to be on natural products for summer.

We have all heard it a million times, it's vital that we protect our skin from the sun.  Too much sun exposure can cause cancer and premature aging – not a good thing.  Below are a few products that don't contain any nasty chemicals and will have you ready for your trip to the beach!

Protect yourself from the sun’s rays with Badger SPF 30+ Sunscreen.  This sunscreen is the top recommended sunscreen by the Environmental Working Group.  It is scented with lavender essential oil, contains certified organic ingredients, and comes in packaging that is BPA free. They also make an SPF 30 Insect & Bug Repellent Sunscreen that contains NO DEET – only healthy ingredients!

Active Sunscreen Ingredient: Non-Nano, Uncoated Zinc Oxide 18.75%
 Inactive Sunscreen Ingredients: *Olea Europaea (Extra Virgin Olive) Oil, *Cera Alba (Beeswax), *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, *Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Essential Oil of *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), and CO2 Extracts of *Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn).
* = Certified Organic

 

Active Anti-Bug Ingredients (15.5%): 10%*Castor Oil & Essential Oils of 2.5%*Citronella, 1.25%*Lemongrass, 1% *Cedar,  0.5% *Rosemary, and 0.25% *Geranium.
Active Sunscreen Ingredient: Non-Nano, Uncoated Zinc Oxide 20%
Other Ingredients: *Olea Europaea (Extra Virgin Olive) Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax)

Don’t forget your lip balm with SPF 15 or higher – Burt’s Bees and Badger make great ones with healthy ingredients.

Active ingredient: Titanium Dioxide (2.94%)
Inactive ingredients: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax, Cire d’Abeille), Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Lanolin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Lavandin Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil, Candelilla Cera (Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Cire de Candelilla), Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Canola Oil (Huilde de Colza), Limonene  

Active Sunscreen Ingredient: Non-Nano, Uncoated Zinc Oxide 11%
Other Ingredients: *Olea Europaea (Extra Virgin Olive) Oil, *Cera Alba (Beeswax), *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil,* Ricinus Communis (Castor) Oil, *Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), and CO2 Extracts of *Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn)

If you forget to pack your sunscreen and end up getting burned, there are a couple of great balms to help soothe your skin.  I like Badger's Bali Balm  and Island Soapworks Surfer's Salve.

Ingredients: *Olea Europaea (Extra Virgin Olive Oil), *Cera Alba (Beeswax), *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, *Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter, *Vitellaria Paradoxa Sp. Nilotica (Shea) Butter, Essential Oils of *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Tanacetum Annum (Moroccan Blue Tansy), *Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime), *Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange), *Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang), *Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sicilian Orange) and CO2 Extract of *Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn)

Ingredients: Olive Oil, Plantain Leaf, Comfrey Leaf, Beeswax, Aloe, Rosemary, Lavender Leaf, Vitamin E, Lavender, Essential Oil, Tea Tree Oil

 

Nourish chlorine and dye damaged hair with 100% Pure Honey Coconut Milk Conditioner – this is an EXTREMELY rich conditioner that will hydrate your hair.  Make sure to focus on the roots and stay away from the scalp as this is a very rich conditioner.  You can also make your own hair mask with coconut oil.

 Ingredients: Infusion of Green Tea, Burdock, Nettle, Rosemary, Peppermint, Rose Petals, Calendula and Hibiscus, Aloe Juice, Honey, Rapeseed Oil, Vitamin E (a-tocopherol), Avocado Butter, Virgin Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Cetyl Babassuate Oil, Rice Protein, Wheat Protein, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Colloidal Oatmeal, Neem Oil, Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate), Coconut Milk Powder, Citric Acid, Extracts of Japanese Honeysuckle, Grapefruit Seed, Oregano, Thyme, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Lavender and Goldenseal, Coconut Flavor