It’s summer in Maine!!! Time for vacations, sun, and fun. Whether you’re on the beach, trail or sitting in your backyard, we have the products that will help make your summer more enjoyable. Here are our top picks for the season.
Beach Bag Essentials
Badger Sunscreen. Badger makes many different varieties, including, baby, kids and a sports sunscreen. 100% certified natural, non-GMO, non-nano and biodegradable. Made in New Hampshire.
Mineral Fusion SPF 30 Brush-on Sun Defense. Brushes on with ease to help protect skin from the sun. Works well with pressed powder foundations and with all skin tones. Great for reviving your facial sunscreen during a day in the sun.
Alba Botanica Hawaiian 3-in-1 Clean Towelettes. With deep pore purifying pineapple enzymes to break through oil and grime. These are perfect for cleaning the sand and saltwater off your skin when there’s no soap and clean water on-hand.
Alba Botanica Hawaiian After-Sun Lotion. Made with replenishing coffee which helps soften the skin and revitalize circulation. A great pick-me-up after a day in the sun.
Bug Control
Skeeter Skidaddler. 100% natural, made with essential oils, deet free and no citronella. Effective and smells great. Made in Maine.
Badger Anti-Bug Balm. Relieves the itching that comes with bug bites with colloidal oatmeal. Made in New Hampshire.
TICK BAN by YAYA Organics. Help protect your family (and dogs) from tick bites and tick-borne disease with a non-toxic all-natural repellent. Tick Ban uses a blend of essential oils that the vast majority of ticks can’t stand: cedarwood, peppermint, rosemary, rose geranium, lemongrass, and thyme oils. Made in New Hampshire.
Reminder: ticks are out in full force this year. Always do tick checks even if you wear tick repellent!
Kid Essentials
Hyland’s Bumps and Bruises, 100% natural, aspirin free, relieves pain, swelling and bruising.
Babo Botanicals 3-in-1 Face, Hand, and Body Cleansing Wipes. 99% natural with oat and Calendula. Works great for those sticky fingers, and after playing in the sand.
Travel Essentials
GoToob Travel Containers. Many different colors and sizes to choose from. Easy to fill with any type of liquid, airplane carry on approved, 100% BPA free.
Jarrow Jarro-Dophilus Probiotics. Summer is a time when you tend to forget about being good to your gut. Probiotics can help by replenishing good bacteria and overall immune health.
Nature’s Way Activated Charcoal. Helps with gas and any digestive discomfort, especially eating foods we normally don’t eat.
JetZone Jet Lag Prevention. A homeopathic option to preventing jet lag. 100% natural, safe, and effective ingredients. The chewable tablets make it easy to take when water isn’t available.
Hyland’s Motion Sickness. A homeopathic remedy that relieves nausea and dizziness.
Himalaya Herbals PartySmart. take one capsule during alcohol consumption for a better morning.
Beauty Essentials
Mineral Fusion Nail Polish. 100% vegan, formaldehyde free, many summer colors to choose from.
Mineral Fusion Perfecting Beauty Balm Cream, SPF 9. Moisturizing, skin perfecting, and gives you a touch of color.
Stacey’s Choice Hair Accessories. Located in New York, family owned, high quality and very trendy. Scrunchies are back this summer!
Acure Dry Oil Body Spray. Ultra moisturizing for the skin and hair, the coconut is my personal favorite after a day at the beach.
Acure Dry Shampoo. When water isn’t readily available, great for camping and traveling. Can be used as a body powder and foot powder as well.
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Maureen Petone
