Little Hands Hawaii Sunscreen Stick

Little Hands Hawaii Sunscreen Stick 

 This stick is organic reef safe sunscreen in a biodegradable, earth friendly push-up stick. It has limited ingredients which are Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Local Beeswax, Vitamin E Oil, Elderberry and Frankincense Essential Oil. For application they recommend to apply liberally -  I found that two swipes covers nicely. It is a very thick formula - which is made to stay on top of the skin not soak in . It remind me of a foundation stick ( ladies you know what I’m talking about ) . It glides on smooth and stays on in water. It comes in no. Tinted and tinted formulas. I used the tinted and I could not even tell I had anything on my face .  Since using this my face has not gotten burnt at all while at the beach or by the pool it is amazing ! To remove I used face wash and a wash cloth - it does not come of just rinsing with water .  This products retails for $15 and can be purchased on littlehandshawaii.com 

Stream2Sea Shampoo and Body wash

Stream2Sea’s shampoo and body-wash has become my favorite shampoo. It can be used camping , on a boat ....anywhere because it is reef safe (tested safe for fish and coral larvae) ....it’s not going to harm you or the environment! The bottles are made out of sugarcane resins and the bulk sized bottles (32oz) are made from recycled milk jugs. It is good for all types of hair and even protects color treated hair . All of its ingredients are organic.  Keratin and panthenol help prevent hair breakage. There are no parabens , DEAs , MEAs, TEAs ( http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/ethanolamine-compounds/). No SLS (Sodium laureth sulfate) and is fragrance free . Even though it is fragrance free it still has a great scent! It leaves my hair silky and soft with not dandruff or itching. Also it does not leave your hair greasy or a film feeling on it .  To purchase Stream2Sea products visit https://stream2sea.comand use code “ mermaidmeg” for 10% off. 

Stream2Sea Sun & Sting Relief Gel

Stream2Sea Sun & Sting Relief Gel 

Stream2sea is my go to for eco conscious products! This is one that I do not let myself run out of during the summer!  

The bottle is made out of sugarcane resin -not plastic. There are no parabens , DEAs MEAs/ TEAs ( for a in depth definition of these please see http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/ethanolamine-compounds/ ) , no sulfate, and no phthalates or dyes. This product contains aloe and green tea , marine enzymes , cinnamon bark and other essential oils. You can definitely smell the essential oils and green tea hint . It is very fast absorbing and non greasy or sticky ( which is a huge benefit when using a gel).  Recently I got extremely sun burnt and put this to the full test . I have been using it on my arms , legs and face for a week ... my back is also burnt but I used a lotion for that to see if there was a difference between products . When applying the sun and sting relief you do not need to use large amounts it goes on super smooth leaving no sticky feeling afterwards. Now comparing the lotion that I used to this product ...big difference . Sun and sting gel I only applied twice a day ( in the morning and after my nightly shower) and the lotion I had to apply multiple and I was constantly itching after a few hours . Everywhere I use the gel I have not begun to peel at all and my back is peeling it multiple spots ...ew! The instant relief of this product is amazing , after first coming home from the beach being burnt it cool me down instantly and took the swelling and redness down within a hour . 

I also like to use this product after having my eyebrows waxed -it has the same effect. This product gets a A+ rating from me , it does everything it claimed and it super safe for us and the environment! 

If interested in purchasing visit https://stream2sea.com and use code “ mermaidmeg” for 10% off. 

Sun Bum Lip Balm

I have been using Sun Bum ocean mint lip balm for a few months . Being it has been SO cold in Pennsylvania and that is prime chapped lips season that puts any lip balm to the test!

  This lip balm glides on smooth and never feels sticky/tacky or “ glumped” ,for lack of a better word, on my lips . It is extremely moisturizing and has chapped lips feeling brand new within 30 mins of use. 

  Some great features about this lip balm are that it is paraben,silicone,cruelty and gluten-free. As well as hypoallergenic. I have added above a picture of all the great ingredients. 

  I would give this company and lip balm a 100% amazing recommendation. I don’t want to ever go anywhere , summer or winter , without this lip balm. I look forward to reviewing other products from sun bum and see what else great they have in store ! 

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