Summer has arrived! That means outdoor camping adventures!

While you’re out there perfecting the art of roasting marshmallows and sleeping under the stars, take comfort in these skin care products and tips to deliver multiple defenses against the elements (and clean and organic for the environment). This summer, travel light; be light.

Bug off!

Let’s face it, outdoors=bugs. There are so many insect repellents out there that do more harm than good (to the environment, and to you!) Opt for the power of essential oils to keep you bite-free. Essential 3 Cedarwood essential oil naturally repels insects and will only compliment the woodsy smell of the outdoors all around you. Essential 3 is committed to using essential oils that are 100% authentic and free of pesticides, synthetics, stretching or adulteration of any kind.

To use as a bug repellent, dilute in a spray bottle (15 drops to ½ cup water) and spray liberally on skin and clothes. Remember to shake spray bottle before each use.

For a dose of sun repair and bug repellant, mix 1-4 drops of essential oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil or aloe vera and apply to the area in need.

Here Comes The Sun:

Sun damage is one of the main effects of hanging out outside — especially when you’re enjoying those great outdoors all day for multiple days in a row. The effects of the sun’s rays add up, and not just by replenishing your cache of good vibes. Too much time soaking up the sun can also result in wrinkles, sun spots, and damage. You can look polished and make smart skin move by using a mineral SPF powder like Eminence Sun Defense Minerals with SPF 30. Packaged with a brush, it’s easy to apply in the tent or at the picnic table. 

Remember, SPF is not cumulative – meaning applying an SPF 15 product on top of another SPF 20 lotion doesn’t mean you have SPF 35. SPF is only as strong as the highest number you are wearing. 

Eminence Vanilla latte tinted moisturizer is perfect for packing — not only does it save you some space (double duty product!) but it will allow you to skip a step in your routine and get you lakeside that much faster. This is another great product that gives sun protection because we believe you can never have enough.

Go Skinny Dipping in Moisture

Dip your skin into some replenishing moisture that will heal and protect. Eminence Red Currant Protective Moisturizer hydrates your skin, protects from the sun, and reduces the visible signs of breakouts (which means more room in your bag for marshmallows instead of makeup). This invigorating and hydrating cream will leave you feeling fresh and ready for that sunrise hike in the woods.

Splashing around in the lake all day and sitting around the campfire at night? Sounds like the stuff camping trip dreams are made of! The only downside: the toll it takes on your skin! Slather Eminence Apricot Body Oil on before climbing into your sleeping bag at night and you’ll help your skin recover while you sleep under the stars.

Let Your (Blonde or Brunette) Hair Down:

Okay, so your campground has no shower….Now what? Refresh your ‘do the second day with Yarok Feed Your Style Dry Shampoo Style Powder. Things a little dewy where you are or maybe your crew got hit with some drizzle? This dry shampoo will also help tame frizz and boost volume so you don’t have to resort to the trucker hat just yet.  And, yes––this miracle even works on brunettes without leaving behind traces of the dry shampoo like most dry shampoos do.

Wind and water can make even the calmest hair go a little bit wild. Yarok Feed Your Ends Leave in Conditioner takes your hair from a tangly mess to sleek and manageable again. A few spritzes on dry hair gives a texture boost and helps things calm down again.

Yarok Feed Your Sunshine Hair Serum is the perfect treatment to come home to after roughing it. Feed Your Sunshine repairs hair from sun damage with organic aloe vera and black currant seed oil soothes and re-hydrates after harsh sun exposure.

Tell Dry Feet To Take a Hike:

Angelina Peppermint Pedi-Cure soothes hot dusty feet after a day of fun in the dirt or on the riverbed rocks. This rejuvenating cream is cooling and hydrating, with arnica and St. John’s to ease soreness and calm inflammation.

With these products, you’ll be a happy camper. Ready for a fun summer? So are we!

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