price: $21.58 (was $26.98)
rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (86 ratings)
australia is known for its abundance of sunny days year-round with locals and visitors keen to spend as much time outside as possible. sunscreen is an absolute must to protect your skin from harmful uva and uvb rays, especially when you’re outdoors, so turning to one of australia’s popular brands, blue lizard, is a solid choice. this mineral sunscreen has an spf 50 with 80 minutes of water and sweat resistance to keep you safe longer while you’re out swimming, running or hiking a forest trail (or through the aussie outback). the formula uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide – the two sunscreen ingredients classified as safe and effective by the u.s. food and drug administration – instead of potentially irritating chemical active ingredients. it’s also reef-safe so you can feel good about being in the water. this handy bundle offers a non-greasy lotion and a pocket-size sunblock stick.
price: $20.99
rating: 4 out of 5 stars (213 ratings)
bug repellent that actually smells good? essential oils like lavender, citronella, peppermint and geranium are natural alternatives to chemical insect and tick sprays. as cottage life reports, the oils have evolved in plants to protect them from feeding insects, so distilling the oils lets us harness this nature-made protection. bugs hate the smells! natural bug repellents are also non-toxic for the environment and gentle on your body. this 250ml oil-based spray from citrobug is made with lemon, camphor, geranium, eucalyptus and pine. it’s hypoallergenic and family-friendly, so you can spray the kids as well before heading outdoors. heads-up as well that warmer temps throughout the winter mean that fewer ticks died, so the coming summer will likely be a bad season for ticks. and the milder winter and wet spring allow mosquitoes to come out of dormancy sooner than usual to breed, leading to a longer and more active mosquito soon. stay protected with repellent and long-sleeves and pants, which are essential when you’re in the woods.