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Fun In The Sun

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Jun 272011
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This year for the 4th of July we have a heck of a weekend planned. We will spend Saturday in Hiawassee visiting with family and friends, eating good food and hanging out at Carter Camp listening to everyone pick and watching them grin. Yep, that’s right…a good old fashioned Pickin’ and Grinnin’. It is an event that we look forward to every year and I can’t wait.

Then on Sunday we will be going to a cookout at some friends house where we will lounge by the pool, eat good food and just have a relaxing good time.

Monday will be a day full of fun on the lake. Riding around on the boat, tubing, skiing, and all that fun stuff.

In other words we will be outside ALL weekend. With us all having fair skin that means gobs of sunscreen applied on a regular basis and hoping like heck none of us gets burned too bad. Erin and I have both had scares with skin cancer and it runs rampant in my family. We have to be really, really careful and make sure that our sunscreen is of high quality and it isn’t expired. That is where Banana Boat comes in.

One of the things that I love about Banana Boats new line is that it is 110 SPF! 110!! Did I tell you that it is 110 SPF? Ok, just wanted to make sure. Because for us, that is a MAJOR plus. It’s HUGE.And it comes in the convenience of a spray! LOVE it!!

ALSO, this sun season, Banana Boat® sun care is setting out to raise $101,000 for The Skin Cancer Foundation by “sun certifying” 101,000 Americans. As part of the brand’s Sun 101 education campaign, Banana Boat® is helping to teach Americans about the basics of sun protection. You can get sun certified on http://www.facebook.com/BananaBoatBrand, by taking a short “Sun Certification” quiz. They will receive a “Sun Certified” badge to display on their own Facebook wall and trigger a $1 donation to support The Skin Cancer Foundation’s sun education initiatives, for a total donation of up to $101,000. It is really easy and goes to a great cause!

 

Now, here is to let you know a little more about their NEW product options for 2011:

BananaBoat 110

  • Tear Free, Sting Free – the #1 line of Tear Free Sunscreens, Banana Boat® Kids & Baby, adds a clinically proven “Sting Free” claim to its products.
  • SPF 110 UltraMist® Sunscreen Continuous Clear Sprays – Continuous Spray sunscreens with SPF 110, the highest protection available in a continuous spray.
  • Family Size Sunscreen – 12 oz. Family Size Pump bottle.   Available in Banana Boat® Sport Performance® SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion and Banana Boat® Kids Tear Free Sting Free SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion.

 

 

 

 

 

You can see the full line of  Banana Boat Products for 2011 by visiting their website at www.bananaboat.com You will also find sun care tips, frequently asked questions regarding the sun and sunscreen as well as a boat load of other great information.

Banana Boat was so gracious and sent my family a sampling of their new line of 110 SPF products. We have been testing them out to see if they would meet our needs and I am THRILLED to say that not a one of us has burned even the slightest bit. That’s a pretty big testimony folks. We took Banana Boat on a recent rafting trip, to the pool and to the lake so far. I think I might just be in love and can’t thank them enough for the protection that they have provided to my family through their line of products. We are now loyal users and fans!

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Protect Your Skin and the Environment this Summer (GIVEAWAY)

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May 042010
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Summer…the time for swimming, sunning and playing is almost upon us. Fun in the sun always brings the concern about sunburns and the detrimental effects that the sun has on our skin. Before you and your family head out to one of these:

Or just to spend a day at the pool, lake or outside in any capacity you need to take a look at your Sunscreen. Protecting your skin from the sun is more important now than ever and Caribbean Solutions has come to the rescue offering UVB & UVA Sunscreen products including SPF 4 Sunscreen, SPF 8 Sunscreen, SPF 15 Sunscreen, SPF 25 Sunscreen, & more.

Caribbean Solutions offer Natural, Biodegradable Sunscreens with titanium dioxide, transparent zinc oxide & organic aloe to Block & Screen the sun’s harmful UVB & UVA rays! The use of Organic Sunflower Oil provides water resistant abilities to the lotions making them last longer for your time in the sun.

Caribbean Solutions products are:

* Hypo-allergenic, Safe& Effective-no side effects

* Provide Superior Results

* Better than the Biggest/Popular Brands

* Dermatologist Recommended

*Reduces the Risk of Pre-Mature Skin Aging

* Chemical Free & Biodegradable

* Paraben Free

* Eco Sensitive & Reef Embracing/Friendly

Caribbean Solutions is healthy for the skin and healthy for the environment! At $15.00 per bottle they are also affordable for a high-quality sunscreen. We have been using Caribbean Solutions and absolutely love it! We love the smell, the texture and the coverage…and that it works on our fair skin. We also love all of the different varieties. There is something for everyone…even faces and sports enthusiasts. AND, it leaves your skin feeling fabulous.  Another one of our favorites from Caribbean Solutions is:

Icy Relief is a gel of natural ingredients known for their healing qualities. ICY RELIEF soothes the pain caused from overexposure to the sun, insect bites, even severe burns.coral cuts too. DID YOU KNOW Icy is an excellent relief gel for irritation caused from shaving and waxing? This product works best when combined with Kukui Body Silk. .

Pure Ingredients:

ORGANIC Aloe Vera, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree oil from Australia

They also offer these tips for applying  Sunscreen Right for Minimal White Residue

By using the natural minerals, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, to provide Broad Spectrum Protection to screen both UVB and (the harshest) UVA rays, there is an initial white color that occurs on the skin. This color will go away in minutes. However, your application of the lotion is important, so the color is not promoted by your actions upon use.

When you apply our products, assume your hand is a Paint Brush. Simply wipe the product on the areas of interest smoothly. DO NOT RUB the product into the skin. Baby your skin by lightly wiping the lotion on the skin. Not only will you not experience the white color, you will find you cover areas much better. Also, by wiping the lotion on gently, the hydrators in the formula begin working by penetrating the skin pores while the screening agents remain on top of the skin to protect. Within minutes, the whitish color disappears.

Caribbean Solutions is offering you the chance to win a Natural Safe Tan Kit-4 items with a retail value of $55.

Well protected with some sun exposure. One Natural Sol Guard SPF 15 for strong sun protection; one Natural Sol Guard SPF 8 to let some of the sun in (use it primarily on the legs and stomach areas); one Natural Icy Relief Gel to heal any over-exposures; one Natural Kukui Body Silk to restore the moisture packaged in a convenient, vinyl drawstring bag.

Simply enter to win by visiting Caribbean Solutions, have a look around and leave a comment here stating what you like about the Caribbean Solutions products or which product is your favorite. All entries must be received by May 12th at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected via random drawing and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail or another winner will be selected.

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Caribbean Solutions provided me with sample products to help facilitate this post. I was in no other way compensated and all opinions stated are those of my own. Individual results may vary.
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Lavera

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Aug 112009
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Did you know that women consume an average of 6 pounds of lipstick in their lifetime and that 60% of lipsticks contain lead? Yeah, me either. It is kinda scary. Lavera, which means truth says : Our commitment to you, our customer, is to provide the purest and best performing certified natural personal care products possible, with the health and safety of you & your family in mind.

They are a company committed to providing products that are safe for you and your skin. Products that contain natural ingredients. Products that are good for you and the environment. Heck, you can even send in your old lipstick, that probably contains lead and they will match it with one of their products.

lavera-sunLavera was the first manufacturer to provide 100% mineral based Sun protection. They received the “Innovation Prize of the Year” award in Europe at the Biofach – the largest natural product expo worldwide – several years in a row. Their SPF 15 Lip Balm, Family Sun Spray SPF 15 and Kids Sun Block Spray SPF 25 are just a few of the winners. I have been using the Lavera Anti-Aging Sun Milk for the last week and I really like it. I love the way it smells, the way it feels and the way that it protects. It is smooth, it doesn’t sting your face like other sun protection products. And, the fact that I am 39 and am trying to be very aware of what I put on my face and how I protect it makes me love it even more.

lipglossI have also been using their organic translucent lip gloss. Lavera Organic Mineral Lip Gloss offers the wholesome purity & glow of organic extracts. Emollient and non-sticky oils of Vitamin E & Jojoba are repairing moisturizers. Crushed Natural Minerals add shimmer & an anti-aging Sun protection. Natural Berry aromas make this pure & luscious lip treatment a must have in your cosmetic bag. This is probably my most favorite product in my bag at the moment. I LOVE this stuff. Shimmery, feels good, tastes great on my lips, anti-aging. You just can’t get better than that. I did gasp however when I saw the sticker price. $16.00 for lip gloss was a little of a shock, but I do love it.

mascaraLavera Volume Mascara with Advanced Shaping Brush adds lasting volume & length to lashes for beautiful, bright eyes! Nourishing extracts of Organic Jojoba & Wild Rose Oils deeply hydrate allowing flake-free volume throughout the whole day. This pure, paraben-free and heavy-metal-free formula rinses off with a mild cleanser and is ideal even for very sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers. To me, mascara is mascara. I know how they all claim to do this or that, but I haven’t seen much difference in how they work other than that some irritate my eyes more than others. Lavera’s mascara is great for people with sensitive eyes just as all of their products are great for people with sensitive skin.

Lavera, which means “the truth” and represents the philosophy and commitment to the purest organic ingredients and the absence of synthetic preservatives, additives, petroleum-based ingredients, emulsifiers, colors and fragrances. In order to assure skin tolerance, dermatological tests are done on volunteers with sensitive skin, no animal testing is performed. Great Company, Great Products!

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Kinesys (GIVEAWAY)

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Apr 212009
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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!!

I am out in the sun…ALOT. I work part time at a greenhouse. We love to practically live at the lake all summer.  But, being outside takes a toll on your skin. I don’t want my kids to have to worry about skin issues like I have. I always make sure that they lather up with sunscreen and I harp on the damaging affects of the suns rays constantly. Kinesys has a line of amazing sunscreen products, such as their Kids SPF 30 Spray (fragrance-free) and their Girl SPF 30 Spray Sunscreen, with a refreshing vanilla-green tea scent. All of their sunscreens are oil, alcohol, PABA, preservative and paraben-free, non-comedogenic (won’t block pores), hypoallergenic and provide broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. The sunscreens are also water and sweat-resistant. AND, their manufacturer is carbon-neutral, their products are cruelty-free, they use recycled/fully recyclable materials, their sprays are non-aerosol and sunscreens are biodegradable and vegan. Can you say WOW? What a great company…they not only look out for your skin but for the earth as well.

Their KIDS SPF 30 Spray recently won the iParenting Greatest Products of 2008 Award, the Parent Tested, Parent Approved Award (PTPA), Mom’s Best Award and their spray sunscreen was chosen as the #1 spray sunscreen for high efficacy and low-hazard ingredients by independent watchdog group Environmental Working Group’s study of nearly 1,000 sunscreens (for which they were featured on the CBS Early Show). Check out www.kinesys.com for more information.

We really like the Kinesys line of  Sunscreens, they just feel nice on your skin. Not like the heavy, greasy sunscreens of the past. This is a product that I highly recommend and that I will be purchasing again!

WIN IT!
We are giving away a 4oz Kids Sunscreen & 4oz Kids Moisturizer.

You can also save 10% on all orders. Use Code BRC10 for a 10% discount and receive free shipping on orders over $45 AFTER the discount.

To Enter To Win It:
Leave a comment telling of your worst sunburn experience.
All entries must be received by April 28th at 5 PM EST. Winners will be selected using random.org. All entrants must have a valid US mailing address.Winners will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail before another winner will be selected.

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Thank you to The Family Review Network for this opportunity!

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