By Ella.; Nutrition Advisor

Be Savvy this Summer. Don’t forget to pack your travel essentials!

If you are dreaming of getting away this Summer, you are not alone, we all need time off work to unwind, have fun and enjoy a bit of sunshine – especially after the rather wet and cold Spring we have had in the UK! Here are some quick tips and recommendations for a successful summer vacation.*

In Ayurvedic tradition, the summer is considered the ‘Pitta’ season. This is when the body is more sensitive to conditions that are made worse from excessive heat and sun exposure - from rashes and rosacea to sunburn and inflammation. If you love the sun and cannot wait to get on the beach, do take care to protect your skin to prevent sunburn (your future self will thank you!) Whether you are planning a trip abroad, a city break or staycation, remember to be Sun-Savvy!

  • Always pack a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection product of at least SPF30.
  • Re-apply SPF regularly and if you have been in the sea or swimming pool, be sure to reapply once you have dried off.
  • Don’t forget the little bits - tops of ears, toes and feet, hands and fingers!
  • Wear hats and sunglasses to keep the sun’s rays off your face.
  • Pack a tube of Aloe Vera Gel in your bag – great for soothing sore, over-heated skin. 

We have an extensive selection of sun care products that are, importantly, reef safe and biodegradable, for you to choose from - also boasting powerful antioxidant ingredients whilst being free from harsh chemicals.

NEW: We Love The Planet Sunscreen Stick is an eco-friendly, plastic free, reef safe and certified vegan, natural sun protection stick. A pure 100% natural based mineral filter sunscreen, which can be used on the face and body. This handy sun stick is especially travel-friendly (no more bag leaks!).

Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, Alba Botanica botanically moisturising Hawaiian, Kids Clear Spray and Sensitive Clear Spray sunscreens provide high broad-spectrum protection without synthetic fragrances or harsh chemicals such as oxybenzone, octinoxate or parabens. Enhanced with plant extracts such as green tea and aloe vera that your skin will love!

JASON have a range of sunscreens for all the family's sun care needs: Family SPF45, Kids SPF45 and Mineral SPF30, as well as an ultra-sheer, hypoallergenic, oil-free Facial SPF 20 formula that absorbs easily to help protect the skin from sun damage.

No dodgy tummy upsets!

The last thing you or your customers want when travelling is a dodgy tummy! Digestive imbalances as a result of stomach bugs and the effects of food poisoning are more common in the warmer months. Activated charcoal is a very absorbent, cleansing substance that can soak up certain toxins and substances in the intestines and flush them out of the body.  It is commonly used to help digestive issues related to gas and flatulence after eating. Activated charcoal has a long history of use, as far back as the ancient Egyptians - and it isn’t the same charcoal you use on your barbecue! Activation opens up the microscopic pores within the charcoal, this porousness increases its surface area- surprisingly, one study shows that just 50 grams of activated charcoal has a surface area greater than the size of an average football pitch!

Nature’s Answer Charcoal capsules are activated, purified, vegan and gluten-free.  

Having a healthy gut flora puts us in a better position to fight any microbes we may be exposed to while on holiday. Probiotic supplements: Garden of Life Microbiome Formulas may support digestion and balance our gut immunity. In addition, a diet containing cooling and soothing foods may help to reduce excessive ‘Pitta’ heat in the Summer. Light green salad vegetables as well as fresh green juices and fruit smoothies provide hydration and vital nutrients to nourish the body and skin. 

Look good on your holiday!

Giovanni mini sized travel-friendly hair care products are super handy for holidays. Giovanni was one of the first natural salon hair care brands and today is the Number 1 selling Natural Hair Care line in the United States natural products industry.

It is beneficial for the hair and scalp to periodically change shampoo and conditioner; the Giovanni travel size range provides a great opportunity to sample a something new, and to look and feel great on your holiday!

*For informational purposes only. Any claims mentioned in this blog are based on research and are not aimed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Food supplements should be used within the framework of a healthy lifestyle and not used as substitutes of a varied and balanced diet.

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