I love summer! Summer means pool days, backyard barbecues and drinks on the patio. To me there is nothing better than a day floating around the pool with a drink in my hand. The only problem with this scenario is my pale skin. I have a very fair complexion with more than a sprinkling of freckles. While I can tan, I prefer to save my skin by slathering on the sunscreen.
Scary reports are starting to surface claiming the sunscreen I’ve been using for years might have been causing more bad than good. My go-to brand, Neutrogena, is one of the worst offenders. I immediately started looking for a sunscreen alternative. Yes there is always the option to stay inside or covered up, but I love the sun! I stumbled across BeautyCounter, and I was drawn in by there missions statement. “To get safe products into the hands of everyone.” Safe products free of toxic chemicals that haven’t proven to be safe. This felt like the perfect alignment with my mission to not only eat clean but also to live with less chemicals. I already make my own shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, chapstick, face moisturizer and more.
I wasn’t ready to make my own sunscreen though. My skin burns, and I am not willing to risk a sunburn to try out diy sunscreen. Instead of staying out of the sun, I’m sharing my favorite all-natural summer essentials!
Homemade Chapstick
Coconut oil, jojoba oil and sweet almond oil gives this chapstick about a natural SPF 10. No one likes burnt and chapped lips!
BeautyCounter Protect All Over Sunscreen
SFP 30 protects against UVA and UVB rays without harmful chemicals. Best part it smells good enough to eat and doesn’t leave the white residue.
Swell Water Bottle
Being properly hydrated is key to staying healthy during the summer. I am obsessed with my Swell. It keeps my water cool for 24 hours.
Sunglasses
People tend to forget about their eyes. Your eyes and the skin around your eyes is very delicate, and it needs protecting.
Argan Oil
I rub a few drops of argon oil between my palms then disperse throughout my hair. It gives my hair extra protection from the sun and smooths any frizz.
Fedora
This not only keeps my head cool, but I protects my hair from sun damage.
I’m excited to be giving away a bottle of Beauty Counter’s Protect All Over Sunscreen!
**Contest has ended**
To Enter:
1. Like Plaid and Paleo on Facebook.
2. Check out BeautyCounter and comment with what product you want me to giveaway next! Be sure to include your email in the comment.
Contest ends Friday July 24 at 5PM (CST). For US Residents only. Winner will be notified by email 24 hours after contest ends.
If you are curious where your sunscreen falls on the Environmental Working Group’s safety scale, you can find out here.
Chapsticks – my lips are always so dry and the only thing I’ve found that helps is vaseline cocoa lip therapy (my email is ccoup731@yahoo.com)
The Every Day AM Hydrating Cream would make the perfect giveaway prize. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to see their lip conditioner set or the makeup brush set! email – palmjess(at)gmail(dot)com
I’d like the eye cream next!
Citrus Mimosa Hand Cream 😀
The hydrating am cream.
What a great giveaway! The lip conditioner on Beauty Counter would be awesome. 🙂
The home made Chapstick is a must!
My 16 year old daughter is food and chemical sensitive. I’m soaking up all info I can get to help her live a better life.
Fantastic Post! Definitely the Everyday Moisturizer.
Definitely would love to see you giveaway the Face Time duo! Such a cute name…
Totally agree!!