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Summer Beauty Emergency Kit

by Abbie Kozolchyk

From the lavender fields of Provence to the lemon groves of Amalfi, summer sun brings out absolutely iconic natural beauty. But your skin and hair may be telling a different story—one of brassiness, dryness and the occasional sunburn, despite your best protective efforts. To the rescue: six of our favorite warm weather finds. 


Eadem Le Chouchou Lip Softening Balm

With some of the most delicate skin on your body, lips are particularly vulnerable to UV-induced dryness and flaking. Counteract both with this new treatment from Eadem—equal parts exfoliant, mask and tinted gloss thanks to a blend of natural acids, enzymes and hydrators.

Kinfield Sunday Spray Cooling Aloe Mist

Whether you’ve gotten an actual burn (it happens to even the most conscientious of SPF users now and again) or just want some help chilling out après sun, this aloe-, cuke- and spearmint-spiked spray is just the cocktail.  

Korres Greek Yoghurt Cooling After-sun Gel Face & Body

If you’re part of the small swath of the population with an aloe allergy, or you just like the soothing and smoothing effects of dairy products on your skin, this Greek yoghurt-based cooler is another worthy contender.  

EllaOla Organic Bath Soak

As counterintuitive as a summertime bath may seem, filling the tub with not-too-hot water and a colloidal oatmeal soak is one of the most effective—and dermatologist-recommended—approaches to soothing sun-sapped skin, especially if you’ve started peeling. This version, beloved by kids and adults alike, is wrapped in biodegradable muslin that doubles as a washcloth and includes bonus soothers such as prebiotics and coconut. 

Rahua Color Full Preserve & Shine Duo

Rahua’s Color Full Hair Mask and Glossing Mist are a serious power couple, offsetting the sun’s color- and shine-sapping powers with a profusion of natural oils such as Morete, Sacha Inchi and geranium.

Nopalera Cactus Flower Exfoliant

You don’t want to scrub skin that’s still burnt (or newly exposed, post-peeling). But once you’re past that stage—and dealing with the dried, flaky aftermath—there’s nothing more summery than Nopalera’s Mandarina and Hibiscus Cactus Flower Exfoliants for a good, full-body sloughing.

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