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Low-Tox Summer

  • Writer: Natural Mama Nurse
    Natural Mama Nurse
  • 5 days ago
  • 2 min read

Sunscreen

Weather is warming up and as we spend more time outdoors, we need to think about what is on and around our bodies!

Mineral Sunscreens

  • Primally Pure Sun Cream: NMN10 for 10% off

    • "Tallow-based SPF 30 that blends purity and performance. Made with grass-fed tallow, beeswax, and mango butter, this lightweight, mineral-based sunscreen provides broad-spectrum, non-nano zinc oxide protection while deeply moisturizing and supporting the skin barrier. Reef-safe, non-toxic, and fast-absorbing, it leaves skin nourished with a naturally sheer glow."

    • Also available in stick form and lip sunscreen

  • Badger Mineral Sunscreen

    • SPF 50, 98% Organic with Zinc Oxide

  • Sky and Sol Mineral Sunscreen

    • SPF 50 With Grass-Fed Tallow & Zinc Oxide

  • Stream2Sea Mineral Sunscreen

  • Pipette Mineral Sunscreen

    • available in lotion, stick, or spray


Bug Spray

I prefer bug sprays made with essential oils or picaridin. I personally do not use DEET.

Here are a few lower-tox options.

  • Earthley Bug Shield: Natalie10off for 10% off

    • "Powered by catnip, peppermint, rosemary, and citronella, this plant-based bug spray offers natural protection that’s gentle on skin and tough on insects. Unlike chemical repellents, it keeps bugs away without toxins or harsh scents."

  • Primally Pure Nature Spray: NMN10 for 10% off

    • "This natural mosquito repellent is DEET-free and full of organic ingredients that bugs can't stand. Citronella, Cedarwood, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Geranium, and Peppermint essential oils are all a part of this exclusive, effective plant-based defense system."

  • Badger Bug Spray

    • "Provides up to 3 hours of protection from mosquitos and other biting insects with an organic, synthetic chemical free, DEET-free mosquito spray that is gluten free, GMO free, cruelty free, and vegan insect repellent."

  • OFF! Clean Feel Insect Repellant

    • Fragrance-Free Picaridin Bug Spray


Swim Spray

Pools are full of chemicals, specifically chlorine. Chlorine in pools can irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs and when it reacts with sweat and other contaminants, it forms byproducts that may be even more harmful to respiratory and overall health.

  • Rowe Casa Swim Spray

    • "This spray neutralizes chlorine and protects skin and hair from chlorinated pool or water exposure. Sodium ascorbate (a form of vitamin C) is the super star in this spray, as it helps to change chlorine to an unharmful compound that can be easily rinsed from the skin and hair. This helps to prevent and relieve possible effects of chlorine exposure such as itching, burning, and dryness."


Cotton Clothing

Much of ‘fast fashion’ clothing are made of polyester, which is plastic. Polyester is linked to infertility, cancers, and many other health problems. This is especially concerning when these fabrics are exposed to UV rays and heat. Look for clothing made of natural fabrics such as cotton or linen.


Bronzing Lotion

Most bronzing lotions and tanning drops contain synthetic fragrance, preservatives, and other additives that can irritate skin and increase toxin load.

Look for simple formulas with minimal ingredients, no added fragrance (“parfum”), and a clean base like aloe or glycerin.


Bites, Splinters, Poisons

Some sort of ‘drawing salve’ is necessary when spending time outside. This helps to ‘draw out’ the foreign object, whether that is saliva from an insect bite, a stinger, a splinter, oil from poison ivy, etc.


 
 
 

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