My Summer “It” List: 6 Summer Essentials
I’m so happy it’s summer, and that does mean some changes in my everyday routine. From beauty essentials, to summer style must-haves and everything in between, check the below summer “it” list to make sure you’re right for the season.
Oil-Free Sunscreen for the Face
We all want a healthy glow, but at the price of wrinkles, sunspots and skin cancer? I'll pass!
That said, I'm super guilty of not applying sunscreen everyday. Know why? It's oily. It's greasy. I feel disgusting when it's on. Good enough?
This summer, however, oily-skinned gals like myself, have ZERO reason for not making sure our faces our protected thanks to MyCHELLE Tinted Sun Shield.
This clean sunscreen offers a sheer tint, as mentioned is oil-free, has an SPF of 50, is 100% mineral broad-spectrum protection, and can be worn alone or under makeup for a fresh, healthy glow and matte finish.
Other Info:
- Unscented
- Reduces Photoaging
- Mineral-Based
- 20% Zinc Oxide
- Clean Label Project Certified
- Formulated without parabens, petroleum, phthalates, silicones, sulfates, ureas or artificial colors or fragrances.
You'll love MyCHELLLE Pharmeceuticals other products as well. Although some of us, me included, are relatively new the the "clean" way of thinking, MyCHELLE has been revolutionary it it - they were the original CLEAN skincare line starting in the year 2000. From cleansers to moisturizers, peels to serums, MyCHELLE has entire lines devoted to your skin's optimum health, or you can of course pick-and-choose products to supplement your skincare routine.
If you would like to know more about why phthalates are evil and wh you should all be turning cartwheels over the fact that MyCHELLE products do not contain them, check out this post.
Gut Health Improvement AND Supplements for Skin
Moving on from beauty essentials we apply topically, let’s take a look at skincare we can ingest, thanks to The Beauty Chef! The Beauty Chef’s philosophy is relatively simple: essentially, our skin is really a bi-product of what we’re eating/drinking. If we’re consuming a diet high in sugar and low in essential vitamins and minerals, our skin will likely be dull and dehydrated.
BUT, when we consume nutrient-dense food, cultivating a healthy gut microbiome, our skin is the beneficiary of that healthy diet - and it will show!
Deep Collagen helps to strengthen, firm and support with its 100% clean, certified sustainable marine collagen peptides which contributes to skin elasticity, hydration, collagen density and protection deep within the skin.
You can mix either of these powders with your choice of liquids or add to a smoothie.
Cute Sandals for Summer
If you're not donning cute sandals for women in summer, well...I have no words:)
I literally cannot get enough of my Maxwell Slides from Oka-B. Available in 17 different colors, that's literally enough for over half the days in the month, and to say I haven't considered starting that collection would be a bold-faced lie.
All Oka-B sandals are super comfy, thanks to built in arch support and massage beads.
Not only are each pair of Oka-B shoes recycable, they're actually made from a blend of used shoes, scrap material and their own proprietary blend of bio-based materials. Additionally, all of their sandals contain 45% soy, and are free from BPA, latex, rubber and phthalates.
All of that said and cuteness aside, want to know what my very favorite thing about Oka-B is?
They're made in the USA!!! Only 1% of shoes are manufactured in America and Oka-B is one of them. Prices are super affordable as well (the Maxwell slides are just $35).
You can see a couple more of my Oka-B favorites here.
Healthy Candle Options
I looooove a clean candle! By clean, I mean no paraffin, no parabens, no phthalates and no prop 65 ingredients.
If they're made in the USA, that's another great bonus. If they're made from soy wax that is 100% from soy grown in the US, I am totally D-T-B. Down. To. Burn.
Bare candles are ALL of the above, PLUS, they smell so amazing you might want to keep them burning forever. They sent me samples of both the Sugar + Lemon and Grapefruit + Mandarin and each smells super fresh - perfect for a kitchen.
I told this story on Instagram, so you may already know it, but Bare candles were started by a young college woman, who has grown the business, from selling primarily on Etsy to now selling on her own site, to employing other college students.
When I was in college, I worked summers as a server, in factories, at a boutique...I did not manage to start and run my own company!
Be sure to check them out and snag a few of these clean scents for yourself!
Goli Gummies and Goli Bites
If you follow me on Instagram, you've seen me promote Goli before, but here is why if you haven't tried their products before, summer is a GREAT time to do so.
One of my favorites is their Apple Cider Vinegar gummies. Long before I ever heard of Goli, I had read about the power of ACV and why we should incorporate it into our lives. The problem? It tastes pretty bad, lol.
With Goli however, we get all of the benefits, minus the bad taste. The benefits include:
- aiding in digestion, gut health and appetite (Oh hey bikini body)
- Contain some of my favorite vitamins, like B9 and B12 which can be instrumental in cellular energy production, heart health, additional antioxidant support, healthy immune function and healthy nutrient metabolism.
As a Goli Ambassador, I've been given the ACV gummies in the past, but I honestly like them so much that I purchase them WAY more than I've been gifted them. I also recently purchased their new Multi-Bites, which are a great multi-vitamin option, in a tatey, chocolatey bite.
And, Goli also manufatures in the USA - yay!
Click here to visit their site where my Goli promo code should auto-apply to any order. You'll always get 10% off and free shipping, but sometimes, you might score up to 50% off an order as well.
If it doesn't auto-apply, just enter lauray at checkout:)
White Claw Surge
I love the warm summer nights and can kick back a little on my back porch and enjoy one of my favorites, a newer line from White Claw called Surge.
These fresh hard seltzers (or spiked sparkling waters) absolutely scream summer. I think the Lime is my favroite flavor, but that really is a tough call.
I know White Claw has so many options...and so many blends I've yet to try, but I definitely recommending adding these to your "list" this week. I typically pick them up at Meijer or Target.
Meijer does have the single cans as well, so if you want to try one or two flavors before commiting to a 12-pack, you have that option.
Enjoy!
