In just a few weeks summer will be making it’s presence known…and if you live in warmer climates, well, it already feels like it’s time for vacation! I’ve got 100 degree days going on all week which means lots of sweat, and lots of skin starting to show!
That’s why RIGHT NOW is the perfect time to start getting your skin ready for summer. Not only will you be baring more of it whether you’re in shorts, tank tops, or summer dresses….but you also have to prep your skin to help it deal with heat, overexposure to the sun, blasting AC and all the dryness and irritation that tends to come along with all of that.
So, where and with what do you begin setting your skin up for summertime success? The options on store shelves can be daunting…and problematic. So many products that promise healthy skin, hair, armpits, you name it…are full of seriously toxic ingredients. So, while you might temporarily smell good or look nice, your body is absorbing a bunch of unnecessary and harmful junk. Thankfully, it’s becoming easier than ever before to make better, and healthier options for your body….and finding those options is one of my favorite things to do.
Lucky for you, I’ve been hard at work gathering some of the absolutely best skin care options for the summer (and beyond!) and now I’m ready to share them all with you! In true, Adulthood Rewired fashion, all of these products are not only good for you, they’re also good for the earth….and using them will let you have a deliciously plant powered skin care summer just like I plan on having!
I have no favorites when it comes to these products, because I love them ALL. Over the past few weeks, my already pretty good skin, has really leveled up regardless of stress, lack of sleep, and the joys of mid-40’s hormones. I’m impressed and I know you will be also….so without further ado….here are this summer’s greatest, natural, skin and body care products that deserve a spot on your self-care shopping list!
SPLISH SPLASH HANDMADE PRODUCTS: I felt like it was my birthday when I received my box of self-care goodies from Splish Splash Handmade Products! It was chock full of gorgeous, all natural, handmade skin care and bath products complete with a personalized note. I absolutely loved that caring touch, and the items are simply amazing. From dead sea bath salts to hand poured candles, homemade soaps to bath bombs and the most soothing castile liquid hand soap….these products have me covered from head to toe and I love that they are made for those of us with sensitive skin. Perfectly safe and soothing for the summer, all of Splish Splash Handmade Products are created without the use of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. They are also vegan, cruelty free, and made with love in Canada! I love everything I’ve tried and can’t wait to try more of their items! Find some for yourself at: SPLISH SPLASH
ATTITUDE LIVING: When it comes to finding all natural skin, hair, and body care products, it’s a huge plus when the packaging also happens to be good for the earth, right?! That’s one of the many reasons I love Attitude Living and all of their amazing, totally good for you and the earth, items! This is another Canadian company that truly delivers when it comes to safety, effectiveness, and quality. Their soaps and body care items are luxurious and won’t strip your skin of their natural oils. Their bar shampoos and conditioners leave your hair healthy and full of bounce. Their deodorant actually works even during high heat and activity, and my dry desert-dweller skin has been loving their dry oil, lotion sticks and lip balm! Everything comes in plastic free packaging and, honestly, what is not to love about all of this! Beautiful summer skin and hair….plus Mother Nature benefits too. Find them on Amazon or at: ATTITIDE LIVING
FOOD STORY: Harnessing the power of plants in order to make the perfect skin food is a true stroke of genius, and that is exactly what Food Story has done with their line of face masks and cleansers! Healthy, glowing, summer skin needs to be nourished and these fruit based masks in “flavors” like Kiwi, Banana, Avocado, Pomegranate, Pineapple, and Blueberry are easily the most invigorating and soothing sheet masks I’ve ever worn. Made with real fruit extracts and completely biodegradable, these are another example of good-for-you and good-for-the-earth products….and I just cannot get enough of them! Their fruity face cleansers are also insanely delicious for my skin and leave it feeling super clean and super soft. There’s nothing more refreshing than a fresh fruit salad on a hot summer’s day, right? Well, here’s the perfect equivalent for your face! Find them at: FOOD STORY
AURAIHA: Glass face is all the rage right now, and honestly, summer sweaty face is the closest I’ve ever gotten to glass face! Thankfully, Auraiha has come to the rescue with two botanically charged products that give you a glassy glow all summer long. This is another fantastic Canadian company that takes skin and eco wellness to heart. Their Glass Face Brightening Serum works its magic with a perfect combination of squalene and AHA fruit acids, while their Naturally Luminous Mist & Set Spray freshens your skin up with papaya, aloe, cucumber, and beet root extract. Super nourishing yet simple and non-toxic ingredients in zero-waste packaging makes for perfect, healthy, glassy, luminous summer skin! I love how fresh and happy my skin feels after using these two products, and will definitely be trying more from the Auraiha lineup. Check them out at: AURAIHA
THE GOOD STUFF BOTANICALS: What’s in a name? In this case, everything!! Getting and keeping healthy, supple, summer skin is easy with The Good Stuff Botanicals lineup of plant based, all natural, perfectly wonderful skin care products. This stuff truly is GOOD stuff! All of the ingredients are wildcrafted and 100% plant based so you can rest assured that your body and skin are being treated as nature intended…purely! My skin has been dealing with dry desert heat for almost a year now, and The Good Stuff Botanicals has helped it stay refreshed and hydrated with their amazing face mists, face and body oils, and skin polishes. Their Gyspy Cream is also a game changer for irritated skin and has even replaced steroids in some hospitals! This cream has transformed my hands (I love working in the garden…and never wear gloves!) and can be used on eczema, rosacea, acne, psoriasis, and so much more. Amazing? Absolutely! Find them at: THE GOOD STUFF BOTANICALS
TERRAKAI SKIN: Straight from the Land Down Under comes this beautiful skin care line made with botanicals native to Australia that my skin just loves! All of their natural ingredients are sustainably sourced and harvested at the peak of their potency which is why their products are so incredibly effective. Superfood for your skin, you say? YES! Their Hyaluronic Acid & Quandong Cleansing Gel followed by the Deep Moisture Hyaluronic Acid and Kangaroo Paw Night Cream are the perfect duo for your skin after spending a day in the summer sun. Soothing botanicals help calm your skin, while the hyaluronic acid helps maintain the integrity of its moisture barrier. The added collagen and plant extracts really round out these products leaving you with plump, hydrated, happy skin! Find them at: TERRAKAI
TRUFFOIRE: Even though my days spent poolside at the Delano in South Beach are long over, I still love to think of summer as the perfect time to luxuriate even if just for a moment of self-care. That’s why Truffoire is the perfect addition to my plant powered skin care guide. Their product lineup is equally luxurious and good for you! Why? Well, truffles are the epitome of luxury and decadence…and they also happen to be one of the key ingredients in Truffoire’s skin care. Specially formulated for aging skin, Truffoire has perfected the art of delivering gourmet skincare with obvious results. If you spent too much time in the sun without SPF in your teens and 20s like I did….this product line has your name all over it! The infusion of white truffles and proven skin nourishing vitamins will turn back the clock leaving you with the summer skin you deserve. Find them at: TRUFFOIRE
PLANTS BY PEOPLE: If you know me, then you know that I adhere to a multi-pronged approach to skin care….and summer skin care is no different! Using clean, non-toxic, plant based products ON your skin is one piece of the healthy skin puzzle….and the other piece is making sure you put clean, non-toxic, plant based products IN your body as well! Plants By People makes creating healthy skin from the inside out super easy with their Plant Tonic Collection which combines powerhouse super fruits and herbs in delicious drink powders that are as convenient as they are beneficial. Since you’re supposed to make sure you hydrate, especially during the summer, adding one of these powder sachets to your water bottle is all you need to treat your body…and your skin…to the nutrients it needs to glow, baby! Find it at PLANTS BY PEOPLE
OLITA: Would this be a summer skin care guide without mention of sunscreen? Probably not, ha! As we all know, not all sunscreens are created equal, and finding one that is actually good for you is not always easy. Finding one that won’t hurt the ocean’s eco system can be even harder….but not to worry….that’s where Olita comes in! Olita Mineral Sunscreen is an organic broad spectrum mineral SPF that is reef safe and made with non-toxic ingredients that gives you protection you can actually trust! With a tinted version and one for baby too…this sunscreen is a summer skin care must-have for the entire family! Find it on Amazon or: OLITA SUNSCREEN
MOMOTARO APOTHECA: Healthy summer skin shouldn’t just be relegated to your face, arms, and legs, right? Right! This is where Momotaro Apotheca takes the cake with their revolutionary, all natural, botanical based sexual self-care products for your skin in places that don’t usually meet the sun! Their body oils, nourishing vulvovaginal cream, tonics, and salves are the perfect accompaniment to all the other skin care products you use “everywhere else”. Taking charge of every part of your body and keeping it in balance, healthy, and feeling its best is incredibly empowering…after all, getting yourself prepped for bikini season should always include treating your lady bits with all of the reverence they deserve! Momotaro Apotheca for the win! Find it at: MOMOTARO
OOYES: Last but not least….what would summer be without Summer Lovin’ as the soundtrack? Now that we’ve taken care of our skin from head to toe and everywhere in between with some of the best plant powered skin care products….it’s time to take that sexy, gorgeous, glowing skin and put it to good use…right? I should think so! That’s why I am so excited about OOYES and their CBD and herb based glides, elixirs, lubes, and candles that turn into massage oils!! Unlike other adult products on the market that can leave your nether regions irritated and far from healthy….OOYES products are gentle, natural, and made with sustainable ingredients like ethically farmed honey and propolis. You’ll love this, your partner will love this, and your skin…down there…will too! Find them at OOYES
So, there you have it! Everything you need to get started on curating your best summer skin ever with pure, plant based, good for you, good for the planet products from some truly ethical and innovative companies. Bare those shoulders, put your best face forward, and show it all off with confidence knowing your skin is getting the greatest care and nourishment possible!
….and then keep treating it well long after summer is over. 😉
Happy Skin and Happy Shopping…..and of course, wishing you all the best summer ever!
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