Summer is officially in FULL SWING and while, in my opinion, summertime is the best time of year, it also usually means that families everywhere are purchasing products that they don’t realize are full of toxins….

• Chemical sunscreens
• Toxic green slime pretending to be aloe vera
• DEET-filled insect repellents and ointments for bug bites and skin scrapes

But don’t worry… I’ve got you covered with this toxin free summer survival kit. You’ll find me swimming at our lakeside home in Virginia all summer long and not worrying one tiny bit about toxins.

Here are all my all natural family favorites.. from what sunscreens are the best, the safest way to keep bugs away, and everything in between.

Your summer is about to get a detox!

Insect Repellant

DEET-filled bug sprays and toxic citronella candles are everywhere. These safe, toxin free options and DIYs have you covered. Making your own bug spray isn’t hard and honestly, it’s made with essential oils that you should have handy and around the house anyway.

Here’s how you do it:

In a 2 ounce glass spray bottle, add 7 drops each of Citronella, Lavender, Purification, Cedarwood, and Lemongrass. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt (to help the oils mix with the water) and fill with distilled water. Spray on any exposed skin while outside and re-apply every 60 minutes.

Shop non-tox bug repellant.

Toxin-Free Sunscreen

What you put on your face is super important in any season.. but in the summer?? It’s SUPER important!

When looking for safe, toxin free sunscreens, make sure you are avoiding chemical sunscreen ingredients and opt for a mineral sunscreen that uses non nano zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (and also doesn’t have butyloctyl salicylate in the inactive ingredient section.)

Here are my top sunscreen picks.

After-Sun Care

There’s nothing worse than realizing you missed a spot with sunscreen hours after being outside. Good after sun care is basically damage control for your skin — think cooling aloe, extra hydration, and giving your skin a chance to calm down before it starts peeling.

Even if you didn’t burn, your skin still went through a lot between the heat, UV rays, sweat, and chlorine or salt water. A good after-sun routine can honestly make the difference between glowing skin and feeling crispy for the next three days.

Here’s how to heal a sunburn without the toxic green slime.

Summer Face Glow Serum

Summer makeup routines always end up simpler, which is why a good glow serum becomes the main character. It gives your skin that healthy, hydrated look without feeling heavy or greasy in the heat. Whether you’re going makeup-free or doing a tinted SPF moment, a glow serum just makes everything look fresher and more alive.

Shop my favorites.

Body Shimmer Oil

Body shimmer oil is one of those products that instantly makes summer feel more fun. Whether you’re going to dinner after the beach, on vacation, or just want to romanticize your grocery store run a little, it gives that effortless sunkissed look. Plus, something about glowy skin and golden hour just feels like summer.

Lip Balm

Summer lips go through a lot between sun exposure, dry air, salty beaches, and constantly forgetting to drink enough water. A good lip balm is one of those small things you don’t think about until your lips are painfully dry. Bonus points if it has SPF because sunburned lips are very real and somehow always sneak up on people. Keep one in every bag because summer is basically lip balm season.

Electrolyte Packets

Being outside in the sun all day every day means hydration is a must. Between being outside more, traveling, workouts, and sweating constantly, water alone sometimes isn’t enough. I always keep electrolyte packets with me to get an extra boost of hydration. These non-tox choices are high quality, whole food based, nothing artificial, and no “natural flavors.”  

Swimsuit

The best swimsuit isn’t necessarily the trendiest one — it’s the one you don’t constantly adjust, want to cover up in, or worry about secretly leaching toxins while you swim and tan. Having a swimsuit you genuinely love makes getting ready so much easier and lets you actually enjoy the moment instead of worrying about how you look or what the material is doing to your health.

Deodorant

Deodorant is something you use daily, often without thinking about it. It’s especially important in the summer when you spend more time sweating outdoors.

These are my favorite non-toxic deodorants that stand up against the humidity and heat of summer.

Air Purifier

Indoor air can be surprisingly more polluted than outdoor air thanks to dust, cleaning products, furniture off-gassing, and everyday life. A high-quality air purifier is one of the most impactful tools for reducing airborne toxins, especially when your windows are open during the summer.

Your Guide to a Toxin-Free Summer

I hope you get to spend lots of time outdoors this summer and stay safe while doing it! A few simple swaps ensures you enjoy the sunshine while keeping your health in mind.

Want to see all my summer faves? Check out my summer wishlist from Young Living.