It’s time to shake out your trusty tote from last summer – despite your best efforts, sand found its way into every crevice. And there’s stickiness from sunscreen that made its way onto the fabric.
What will you put in your bag this summer? We’ve got you covered with products that will help prepare you for your summer adventures – and leave you fresh and glowing.
These EWG VERIFIED® products meet our strictest standards for your health – they’re free from toxic chemicals and have full ingredient transparency.
Sunscreens and after sun
When it comes to safeguarding skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation, regular and repeated sunscreen application will help you avoid painful sunburns and prevent skin cancer. But EWG researchers have found that only a quarter of sunscreens offer good broad-spectrum protection without harmful ingredients.
EWG VERIFIED sunscreens provide that broad-spectrum sun protection with clean ingredients. You can enjoy being outdoors with less concern about shielding your skin from harm.
Remember that sunscreen is only one aspect of protecting your skin from the sun. To stay safe this summer, make sure you cover up, find shade and, whenever possible, avoid peak UV radiation during midday.
For face and body
Solara Suncare Time Traveler Ageless Daily Face Sunscreen, Unscented, SPF 30
Babo Botanicals Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 50
Beautycounter Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 30
For babies and children
ATTITUDE Baby & Kids Mineral Sunscreen Stick, Face, Unscented, SPF 30
Stream2Sea Every Day Mineral Sunscreen 4 Kids
If you do end up with a burn, after-sun products can play a vital role in a faster recovery and relieve discomfort. And if you don’t get burned, these products will soothe and moisturize your skin after a day spent outdoors.
Olita Hydrating Body Serum, Fragrance Free
Babo Botanicals After Sun Aloe Vera and Cucumber Soothing Mist
Taming tangles
It’s no fun to find your hair a tangled mess after a pleasant day of swimming. This detangling spray will loosen knots and rescue your locks.
If you like the wind-tousled look but not the tangles, a conditioning wave spray will enhance your natural curls.
Ivy & Elder Wear the Wind Wave Spray
Safeguard your skin
Exposure to the sun and wind can weather your skin. To ensure it stays healthy and rejuvenated while you’re on the go, develop a sun-conscious skincare routine that includes products to remove makeup, and cleanse and hydrate your skin. These products will do the job, without taking up much space in your bag.
Honest Beauty Makeup Remover Wipes
True Botanicals Renew Nutrient Mist
Inna Organic Rose Geranium Soothing Face Mask
If you’re an avid retinol user, summer might be the perfect time to explore a retinol alternative. Retinoids are a class of chemical compounds known for their anti-aging and acne-clearing properties. But they also break down in sunlight.
A retinol alternative in warmer weather offers the benefits of a retinol-like product without the need to worry about sun exposure.
KORA Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative
Body
Staying clean on the go can be tricky during the hot, sweaty summer. This all-in-one cleanser for hands, face and body helps you feel fresh and clean without needing to rinse, which makes it especially convenient. And it’s free from toxic chemicals – safer for our health and the environment.
Wild & Pure EcoBalance Cleanser
Fine fragrance
You may like the idea of a body spray for a lighter way to wear fragrance during the hottest months. But conventional fragrances contain a blend of the industry’s 3,100 stock chemical ingredients, which aren’t required to be listed on the label.
Our EWG VERIFIED® mark makes it easier to select the perfect scent to wear this summer. Each fragrance with the VERIFIED® mark has met our rigorous standards for transparency and contains no ingredient with health, ecotoxicity or contamination concerns, so you can indulge in the essence of summer without compromising your well-being or the environment.
Henry Rose Boys of Summer Body Spray
Looking for more options?
More than 2,000 products in our Skin Deep® cosmetics database bear the EWG VERIFIED® mark, meeting our strictest standards for your health.
If that’s not enough, find 90,000 more products in Skin Deep. This resource allows you to search for products that are rated on a scoring system that takes ingredient concerns and data availability into account. Empower yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions about the products you buy.
Next time you’re out shopping and find what looks like a perfect product to add to your summer bag, you can get more information using our Healthy Living app, which includes information about personal care products, food and household cleaners.
