My Sun Care Holiday Essentials

As the holiday Season is now underway, I thought I would share with you a small selection of my holiday essentials to stay protected in the sun.

• A high factor SPF sun protectant lotion to use mainly for the first few days in the sun
• A dry oil spray - for the last few days of the holiday. I really like the Malibu range
• A scalp protectant spray 
• A moisturiser, lip balm, powder and foundation with a high SPF factor 
• A sun hat and sunglasses
• A cover up
• A good after sun gel like this one from Delph*; it is very soothing and will prevent the skin from peeling and will also help to prolong the tan and reducing the sun's ageing effects
• A hand cream with a high SPF

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Festival Essentials

Festival season has begun and its time to start prepping your bag for that glitter paint, dry shampoo and your sparkly wellies. Just don't forget those super - handy essentials! I have shared some items I think are brilliant to have with you, some very sensible yet still fun products that will be useful on your trip.

Plasters - I think plasters are super important when travelling anywhere - I am the clumsiest person ever so I always keep plasters with me, and these super cute Ocean life and Safari plasters from Dermocare* are just adorable. The amazing thing about these plasters is that they support WWF!

Sunscreen - Standing in the sun all day means you need to protect your skin; something a lot of us often forget to do in the UK is use a sun protectant. I am using this factor 50 Sun Block Lotion by Delph* meaning my skin is protected and wont be getting burnt anytime soon. I have been using this sun lotion when I have been on days out recently and it works really well; protects my skin and isn't greasy.

Hand Sanitzing Gel - Festivals and camping are known for being not one of the most clean activities so having a good hand sanitizer like this one from Soap and Glory is really useful item to have with you, especially if the queue for the bathrooms is a mile long!

Lip Balm - Lip balm like Carmex is an essential for me in the sun, not only does it stop my lips from becoming chapped, but it can double up as a hair serum, and can prevent those pesky blisters on your feet.

 Tooth Care - As well as your usual tootbrush and paste, these handy essentials from Dentek are brilliant to have with you at a festival - or anytime really! The Floss Picks and Case* and the Easy Brush Interdental Cleansers* help to keep your teeth looking and feeling clean and fresh on the go. Flossing is super important (especially if you are eating and drinking lots at festivals) these are great to pop into your bag and keep plaque at bay!

What are your top tips for first time festival go-ers?

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Protecting Your Skin in the Sun with SmartSun

We all understand the importance of protecting our skin in the sun - it is extremely important that we use sun cream and protect our skin as much as we can. 

The SmartSun wristband is a really clever product which is able to measure the amount of UV radiation that you have been exposed to, and it changes colour according to when you need to reapply lotion or stay out of the sun. To use, you simply put on the wristband before going out into the sun and apply sun lotion to yourself and the wristband. It will change colour to beige when you need to reapply suncream, and will change colour to pink if you need to stay out of the sun,


I think the wristbands are great as they are suitable for everyone to wear, are discreet, waterproof, and a really handy and clever way to keep an eye on how long you have been in the sun and how long the sun cream we use protects us from the sun. These are perfect for both taking on holiday as well as using them at home when you are outside in the warmer Months. Being able to protect our skin in the sun is very important as the sun can cause serious damage to skin, so any product which helps us become more aware of the protection we need to use is always useful. 

The wristbands are available from Smart Sun UK for £4.99 for a pack of five. Each wristband is one time wear only.

You can keep up to date with Smart Sun UK by visiting their website and following their pages on Facebook and Twitter.

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Sun Aftercare with Lovea

As it almost the middle of the Year, a lot of us are jetting off on Holiday soon in hope of a lot of fun, adventure and relaxation. Protecting our skin in the sun has always been an important part of a holiday for me;  it is important to be safe in the sun, which is why I always take plenty of protectant sunscreen with me, and opt for body and hair products with a high SPF. Something I tend to forget is after care - after sun lotions are really important if you have been sunburnt as they help to cool and soothe skin, as well as helping to prolong a suntan.

I suffer from sensitive skin, meaning that sometimes I can't use certain body or skin care products because they irritate my skin. My Sister also suffers with sensitive skin and eczema, so she has to be
extra careful with the  products she uses too. This is why both of us opt for products with minimal artificial ingredients, as these ingredients often irritate our skin. This is why I decided to test out the Lovea Natural Aftersun Lotion, in hope that it will soothe and calm the skin without irritating it further.

The Lovea Natural Aftersun Lotion has a thick consistency and is not greasy or sticky when applying to the body. It absorbs quite easily into the skin.
The scent of the product is very subtle but is pleasant, and smells of...
I would recommend this aftersun lotion to anyone that may have sensitive skin and struggles to find suncare products that work well for them. I would also recommend Lovea's Kids Natural Sunspray SPF 50 which I reviewed in full last Year here.

You can purchase the Lovea Natural Aftersun Lotion online at My Pure. It retails at £9.99 for 125ml of product.

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Lovea KIDS - SPF 50 Natural Sunscreen Spray

As it is coming up to the Summer Months, it is time to get sun protected again. Whether or not you are off on a sunny holiday Abroad, spending a week at the seaside, or enjoying catching the rays in your own back - garden, it is always best to be prepared and use a sunscreen.

Today I will be sharing my thoughts with you on the Lovea Kids SPF 50 Natural Sunscreen Spray*. I am in my mid - twenties now and don't have any children of my own, but have super sensitive skin which burns so easily, so I always opt for a factor 50 sunscreen if I can. Using children's sunscreen may sound crazy, but I like my skin to be extra protected and you know children's sunscreen is the best!

Lovea is a brand I really enjoy using as I know they are a certified organic brand. I really trust Lovea as a brand and am always happy to use their products as I knwo they are good for your skin.  Lovea Sunscreens come with high UVA/UVB ratings, and exceed the toughest E.U rules on SPF protection. Their sunscreens are made from natural ingredients which protect your skin.

What I Thought

The Kids SPF 50 Natural Sunscreen Spray is unscented and is water resistant, which is a fantastic quality if you are on holiday. I prefer sunscreens in a spray form as they are so much easier to apply. This spray is none greasy and really easy to rub into the skin.

The packaging is simple with a cute Disney cartoon, which I am sure is pleasing to see for any young child.The product is 100ml so that is quite a lot of product to last you in the Summer heat, although when I am off on holiday I always double up and take plenty of sunscreen - just in-case!

I find this sunscreen really easy to use and it protects my skin. Some branded sunscreens cause irritation to the skin, so I am glad I have tried this one which has no nasties in the ingredients. I would definitely recommend trying it out if you have sensitive skin. 

Where To Buy

All of Lovea's Sun Protection products are available here at MyPure.co.uk. 
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