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Is there anything better than sweet summertime? We spent all winter dreaming about all the fun things we’re going to do once the mercury starts rising, and finally the time has come! Of course, the last thing we want to worry about in the midst of our outdoor adventures is our exposure to harmful toxins. While stocking up on the latest outdoor products and gear can be tempting, try to be mindful of what you’re putting on your body this season. Here are some tips on how to achieve perfect, natural, non-toxic summer goodness!
Sunscreen
A lot has been written about sunscreen. Is it necessary? Does it prevent skin cancer? Does it contain toxic ingredients that make it more harmful than helpful? The bottom line is this – over-exposure and burning from the sun isn’t healthy. Neither are a lot of the ingredients found in traditional sunscreens, like the chemical Oxybenzone. To avoid exposure to these harmful toxins, make sure you are slathering up with natural or organic ingredients based sunscreen that won’t harm you or the environment. When you go natural, everybody wins!
Bug Spray
If you don’t want to spend your summer swatting away annoying mosquitos and scratching your bug bites, we don’t blame you. Like sunscreen products, the jury is still out on exactly what kind of effects certain bug spray ingredients – such as DEET (which is absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream)—may have on the body. Luckily for all of us, there’s ALWAYS a natural, organic alternative. Certain essential oils, such as neem oil, are known to repel insects. Additionally, if you want to avoid attracting bugs, you can take preventative measures like avoid using scented soaps and staying inside at dusk, when mosquitos are most active.
Hydration
Don’t have so much fun in the sun that you forget to stay hydrated! When you are packing for your day, try to avoid plastic water bottles. Not only are they harmful to the environment, many plastics are known to contain harmful chemicals that can seep into your water and into your body. Find a sturdy, reusable, insulated stainless steel or glass water bottle, which will keep your water cold, fresh, and toxin free!
Ethical Swimwear
We get it. Shopping for a bathing suit is daunting, even without having to worry about whether your suit is sustainable or not. Luckily for all of us, ethical fashion is a fast-emerging market, and finding a swimsuit that’s easy on the environment is easy than ever before. Since most suits are made from synthetic fibers that contain petrochemicals, it’s important to find companies that use eco-friendly textiles for their products. Check out this awesome guide to finding the perfect, environmentally friendly suit. http://bit.ly/2s4A0Hv
With these ethical, toxin-free summer products in your beach bag, it’s looking like it’s going to be a carefree, guilt-free summer. Stay safe and have fun, everyone!
