Summer Vacation Essentials

Summer is here, outside is opening up, and we're booking flights like there's no tomorrow. Whether you're staying in the states or headed to the tropical island of your dreams, you need to look and feel your best!

Recently, I left the country for the first time in my life and went to Costa Rica! I had an amazing time filled with good friends and amazing experiences. With my first time leaving the U.S, I overpacked tremendously (even paid a little extra for my bag Chile). Even though I didn't wear all of my outfits, I made sure I used my skin care essentials every day!

Here are some of my favs:

Black Girl Sunscreen. Sunscreen is such a key component to skin and body care. It allows us to be protected from the sun and not end up with a burn. Black Girl Sunscreen is the best face sunscreen to date. It is packed with natural ingredients and drys clear. This is a huge delimma when it comes to most sunscreens. I've tried plenty where it left a white cast on my face or peeled while applying. Black Girl Sunscreen solves all of these problems! Here are some key ingredients:

Avocado. Avocado heals skin from sunburn, moisturizes, and contains vitamin E which is a healing agent to calm irritation and soothe the skin.
Carrot Juice. This ingredient is high in vitamin c. Vitamin c helps even out skin tone and treats hyperpigmentation.
Sunflower Oil. Another key skin care ingredient for the summer. Sunflower oil prevents skin irritation and is a protectant for skin of all ranges.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Shimmer Body Oil. Talk about a luxurious glow! This light weight body oil is packed with shimmer to give you a sun-kissed appearance. My biggest issue with body oil is that it can tend to get very greasy after being out all day. However, this formula is gentle and will leave your skin feeling soft even through the most enduring activities. It has a very delicate coconut & vanilla sent to it as well!

NOORFACE Skin Glass Mist. Good for hydrating purposes for all skin conditions. This product refreshes, restores, preps, and soothes the skin completely. Some of the key ingredients:

Hyaluronic Acid. Personally, any products that contain this staple skin care ingredient is a must in my skin care closet. Hyaluronic acid retains moisture in the skin to where you will hydrated all day.
Niacinamide. Reduces redness, regulates oil production, and helps maintain the elasticity and firmness within the skin.
Chamomile. Perfect ingredient for any skin care product; especially for the summer. Chamomile is anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, antibacterial, and reduces skin irritation. With us being in the sun so much, this ingredient is a life saver.
Pomegranate Enzymes. One word: Powerful. Enzymes are natural acids that help treat common skin concerns. This one in particular with help promote cell renewal, as well as treat hyperpigmentation.