Memorial Day—aka the "unofficial" start of summer—is almost here, which means it's time to start prepping for fun in the sun!    If your summer plans involve plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, picnicking, barbecuing, and beach trips, then you'll want to prepare by stocking up on SPF, bug repellents, and other products to help protect you and your family.     Keep reading for summer must-haves you'll want to keep handy all season long.     Isa Knox ANEW Solaire Active Face & Body Protection Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50   Advanced sun protection meets luxury skin care in our unique lightweight lotion featuring our highest SPF. Best of all, there's no white cast!    Avon Sun Protection+ Natural Mineral Sunscreen for Body SPF 40   For those who prefer natural formulas: you'll want to add this product to your cart ASAP. This mineral-based sunscreen, featuring SPF 40, protects your skin with non-toxic ingredients so ...

  Choosing Your Sunscreen: The Benefits of Mineral & Chemical Looking for worry-free, fun in the sun for the whole family? Don’t forget your sunscreen! And whether you’re considering a mineral or chemical sunscreen, you can find plenty of options that are safe for use on your face and body, no matter what your skin color is. Both offer great sun protection and benefits, so it all comes down to preference. But maybe we should start with the basic difference between the two: Mineral Sunscreen Blocks Sunlight.  Apply it to your skin so it can act as a cover to deflect sunlight. And it works immediately upon application. Chemical Sunscreen Converts Sunlight.  You apply it to be absorbed into your skin, where it chemically changes UV rays into non-damaging heat. You’ll need to wait 30 minutes after application before sun exposure. Whichever sunscreen you choose, you’ll get the best results using it regularly and consistently. (You and yours will have more fun, too!)  ...

  VEGAN SKINCARE The only thing that differs between ‘regular’ and vegan skincare is the ingredients. Our goal is to find an option that keeps our skin gorgeous and glowing, without anything to do with the animals we love.  Which Skincare Ingredients are NOT Vegan? While this is not a complete list of all of the skincare ingredients that are not vegan, these are the most commonly known and used in commercial skincare products.  Lanolin  – Used to soften and moisturize, this emollient is made from sheep’s wool, and can easily be swapped with a plant-based oil (olive, jojoba, etc.) or butter (like coconut or shea) Beeswax  – A natural wax produced by  honey  bees, it helps to keep liquids and solids together in a mixture, and can be substituted with a plant-based wax such as soy, candelilla, or carnauba. Glycerin  – Traditionally made using animal fat, this moisturizing ingredient can be replaced by vegetable glycerin instead. Squalene  – This ...

  Tips to Achieve Self-Empowerment If you’re striving to attain personal empowerment, focus on your drive, identify what you can control, and keep an objective, goal-oriented mindset. The following seven tips can help you achieve self-empowerment. Work to Have A Positive Attitude People who believe they control their own destiny — rather than giving in to external concepts such as fate, luck, or circumstance — are more likely to take charge of their future. Cultivate a positive attitude and outlook by evaluating your strengths and weaknesses, pursuing your passions, and trusting in your ability. Set attainable Goals Measurable, achievable goals are an important component of self-empowerment, and understanding how to set them can help you feel good about your achievements. If you want to run a marathon, start with smaller, increasing distances rather than trying to run 26.2 miles on day one. Your Circle of Friends Must be Positive People Laughter is contagious — and so are pessimism...