After months of colder weather and earlier sunsets, the Summer of 2018 is finally underway. While there are now plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sun, you also have to remember to take care of yourself to avoid sunburns and other unpleasant skin damage. In addition, you will want to be dressed and hydrated optimally. In turn, for A Global Lifestyle, here are 12 items to consider for the sake of making this summer season as great as possible.
Algenist SUBLIME Defense Ultra Lightweight UV Defense Fluid SPF 50
Prepare your skin for a long day in the sun with the Algenist SUBLIME Defense. This fast-absorbing, ultra-lightweight fluid provides daily protection against broad spectrum UV damage. Algenist’s signature Alguronic Acid pairs with antioxidant, rich botanicals and sunscreens to delay signs of aging caused by sun and environmental stressors. This oil-free, sheer formula is designed to apply on top of other skin care products and under makeup for a soft, matte finish.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral SPF 50
Another option for effective sunblock is La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral SPF 50. This advanced 100% mineral sunscreen includes zinc oxide and antioxidants. Its Cell-Ox Shield is rooted in antioxidant technology while the fast absorbing, weightless texture is suitable for sensitive skin. It is also good for reducing the risk of early skin aging, as caused by the sun.
Bed Head Swerve & Curve Waver & Wand In 1
This unique tool is flexible and customizable, allowing you switch up your hairstyle as you please while using just one tool. This multitasker is perfect for both festival season and summer travel. To use it efficiently, simply open the plates to use as a traditional waver, or lock its plates closed and wrap hair around the barrel like a curling wand. As an additional functional, its tourmaline ceramic technology reduces frizz and adds massive shine.
Speaking of proper haircare, Mill Creek Botanicals has a reputation for using most effective and natural ingredients. Its shampoos do not strip away vital nutrients and conditioners, instead hydrating without leaving a film. The company’s best-seller is its Biotene H-24, as available within Shampoo, Conditioner and Extra Body Styling Gel formulas.
COPPER+CRANE
After a long day at the beach, COPPER+CRANE is a brand worth looking into. A maker of luxury bath, body and fragrance items, all of its goods are environmentally-friendly. COPPER+CRANE currently has a Charcoal Body Polish on the market, as it does an Exfoliating Body Gelee and a Hydrating Dew Mist. Lactic Acid is a key ingredient for many of these items, all of which directly available from the Georgia-Pacific affiliate’s website.
Barefoot Spritzer Cans’ Red Sangria
Ideal for on-the-go summer fan, Barefoot Spritzer Cans come in a variety of flavors, and the newest offering is Red Sangria. Bright orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit flavoring combine with hints of pineapple to deliver a burst of sun-drenched flavor. For those interested in more traditional wine fare in a can, Barefoot also makes Rosé, Moscato, Crisp White and Summer Red options. Light, flavorful and refreshing.
Brooklyn Brew Shop
If beer is more your thing than wine, the Brooklyn Brew Shop offers a range of stylish, compact, affordable — and reusable — home brewing kits. The Brew Shop team sells an array of fantastic options, including IPAs, lagers and summery options like Grapefruit Honey Ale and Hard Apple Cider. Starting at just $40, these kits take approximately 4 weeks to brew and yield between 1 and 5 gallons. But to be clear, the Brooklyn Brew Shop does sell Sparkling Wine and Sparking Rosé kits.
Should you enjoy Barefoot Spritzers or Brooklyn Brew Shop offerings a little too much, Zaca Recovery Chewables can help save the day. An entirely natural supplement that blends herbs, antioxidants and electrolytes, Zaca’s goods aim to accelerate recovery after a night of drinking, extensive travel or a particularly rigorous workout. These berry-flavored chewables don’t require a water chaser and can easily fit in a purse, gym bag or back pocket.
Ann Taylor’s Summer Collection
Ann Taylor launched its summer collection early last month and it consists of all your favorite summer pastels and bolds. It rethinks the polka dot pattern for the modern-day working woman, offering everything polka dot, from pants to blouses to dresses and scarves. The collection includes wide-legged pants, bright hues and simple sundresses. Ultimately, it delivers the luxury and class one would normally expect from Ann Taylor with enough lightness for the summer.
As designed in Des Moines, Iowa, Dona Bela Shreds is a fashion accessory line that upcycles textile remnants and designs them into unique, one-of-a-kind creations. All of its shred neckwear designs and color combinations reflect current fashion trends and are designed in line with seasonal color palettes. Ultimately, Dona Bela Shreds’ team uses its creative brain power to design timeless, unique pieces as helmed from the leftover fabric from this season’s must-have wardrobe. In turn, the brand has developed a reputation for selling colorful, unique and chic pieces that are in-style.
Thirty-One Gifts
Founded in 2003 by Cindy Monroe in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Thirty-One Gifts was named the #1 fastest-growing woman-owned company in the world in 2014 by the Women Presidents’ Organization. Things have continued to grow steadily since then, with the acquisition of Jewel Kade, the debut of Statement Canvas Pillows and Simply Etched wood decor, and the Spring 2018 launch of Studio Thirty-One. Thirty-One Gifts’ summer collection is full of chic yet fun patterns, light materials and bright colors, and its collection of totes keeps beach chic in mind.
Vice Cream
Lactose-intolerance aside, no summer is complete without some ice cream. Vice Cream is an indulgent ice cream brand, as founded in 2016 by cancer survivor Dan Schorr. It carries the mission of giving back to the cancer community via donating a portion of sales and partnering with cancer institutes nationally. Among its creative flavors are Breakfast In Bed (maple ice cream with chunks of sticky bun dough, pecan praline and a touch of cream cheese), Bourbon Mash (vanilla ice cream with chunks of chocolate and a bourbon-caramel swirl sauce), and Choc Of Shame (rich chocolate ice cream with brownie dough chunks and dark chocolate shavings). In turn, you have summer-friendly dessert that is being sold for a great cause.
