As part of my last uni module for this year, I'm undertaking a mini camping trip later today near the beautiful Lake District which involves an overnight stay. And as the weather is slowly (but surely), starting to brighten up, I thought I'd do a quick post on the 'outdoor beauty essentials' I'm taking with me. All of these would be perfect to pack for any camping and upcoming festival trips that you may have, so I hope it's helpful!
Sunscreen
It might still be a bit chilly, but even in winter, you should still use a sunscreen if you're going outside, especially on your face. I'm also doing some activities which may involve me wading through streams and such like (yeah, I'm really not looking forward to those!), so I'm packing Lavera's Family Sun Spray* which is water-resistant, 100% mineral and has SPF 15. Plus, the formula is non-greasy and it smells lovely, what more could you want from a natural sunscreen?
Hayfever relief
Despite my love for mother nature, she doesn't exactly love me back when I'm up close and personal with her. Thankfully hayfever season hasn't kicked in yet, but I often get symptoms like itchy eyes when I'm around trees and soil. To combat this, I'm taking a mini bottle of Liz Earle's Eyebright* and some cotton wool rounds to soothe and refresh my eyes if they become irritated.
Lip balm
I never go anywhere inside without at least one lip balm with me, so I'm sure as hell going to be taking one outside! I picked my EOS in Summer Fruits because the huge bright red, egg shaped casing will help me to find it easily in a packed bag. It also tastes yummy!
Wet wipes
If I know I'm not going to be able to take a proper shower for the next 24 hours and I'll be working up a sweat hiking and stuff, I make sure to pack some wet wipes. These ones from Organyc* are the first wet wipes I've tried that have an organic formulation, no parabens and are alcohol free. As well as being able to remove most of your make-up, they're perfect to freshen up with (and, ahem, they're gentle enough and pH balanced to be able to use down there).
Sunglasses
Well you don't want to give yourself premature wrinkles and damage your eyesight now do you?!
What are your outdoors beauty essentials?
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I like Lavera sunscreen it's one of my favourites, some natural ingredient ones can be too heavy for my skin & I break out in a rash.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that you're a fan, I love the scent of it! The formula is lovely too :)
DeleteI won't lie, I'm not the greatest camping fan ever, but these are all essentials of mine! Particularly batiste x
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Me either, I have to be dragged out of my bed to go usually lol! x
DeleteLove this, I'm a big camping fan, more so for festivals as you get to do stuff and not be bored in a tent :) But I love going for 2 or 3 days.
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It's a lot of fun! x
DeleteGreat ideas :) I can never be without some strong SPF when I go away in the summer! x
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, you can't forget the sunscreen! :) x
DeleteI've never heard of the EOS Summer fruits! I want it really bad now... haha!
ReplyDeleteIf you smell it, you'll definitely want it even more lol!
DeleteThis is totally the former camp counsellor in me saying this but...don't forget the Polysporin!
ReplyDeleteOur team leader has SO much of that stuff :D
DeleteNeed to try the Liz Earle eye lotion! Had my eye on it for ages but yet to take the plunge - can't get enough of your blog!xx
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It's really good, definitely pick up a mini bottle to try out, plus it lasts ages. Thanks! xx
DeleteThe Liz Earle eye bright sounds great. My eyes get so itchy and red during festival from all the rubbish that gets chucked around plus hayfever! Never heard of the sunscreen before but love non greasy spfs! Great post :)
ReplyDeleteThey're both great! The Eyebright is a lifesaver for me when hayfever starts! x
DeleteI am totally addicted to my eos Strawberry Sorbet - so YUM! It is almsot completely flat now but it's still useable... I think I will try the stick version next time!
ReplyDeleteOne of my friends has the Strawberry one and it smells amazing! I'd like to try the stick versions once my Summer Fruits has run out x
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