~ Disclosure: We received samples of the products mentioned in this post to facilitate our review. All opinions are our own.
As a person of Irish heritage with fair skin who loves spending time outdoors, SPF care has become a pretty important staple in my adult life. Having suffered through a few too many unfortunate sunburns from not adequately applying sunscreen when spending time outdoors (especially when on vacation), I always make sure to apply liberally before my day in the sun, and pack some sunscreen if I know I will be on the go for a few hours!
I recently discovered COOLA, a luxury and natural organic suncare brand that protects us from the sun using fun, fragrant products that make it easy to want to stay sun-protected!
Many of COOLA’s products include more than 70 percent organic ingredients. Others have a “Farm to Face” seal (similar to the Farm to Table movement), meaning created using local and sustainable ingredients. With these ingredients, it’s easy to go green, not red, with COOLA!
For children, we love the COOLA Baby Mineral Sunscreen. It boasts an SPF of 50 with 100 percent natural ingredients that safeguard little ones from sun, smog and dust. Designed specifically with baby’s sensitive skin in mind, it contains no chemicals or preservatives.
The COOLA Hang 10 collection proves ideal for little ones and offers a Mineral Sunscreen lotion as well as a spray format (try the naturally scented banana spray!). Kids can easily apply Hang 10 Spray, and since it’s made with 96.9 percent natural ingredients for a high-performance formula that also maximizes water resistance.
For us adults, we can’t get enough of the COOLA Sport Sprays. The Pina Colada scent makes me feel like I’m sitting on the beach at my favorite Caribbean resort with a drink in-hand – subtle though, not overpowering. Just the initial whiff of the Pina Colada makes me think of fun in the sun! If you’re looking for something a bit milder, try the Tropical Coconut spray. COOLA Sport SPF Sunscreen Sprays contain up to 97 percent certified organic ingredients.
We can’t forget to protect our faces – I never walk out the door without applying SPF on this area, even on cloudy days. I love the Mineral Face SPF 30 Matte Finish Cucumber Sunscreen. The light cucumber scent smells so refreshing! The matte finish applies cleanly and helps to smooth out fine lines. We love that the product improves elasticity and help skin retain moisture. To prevent any makeup meltdown, try the Face SPF 30 makeup setting spray.
For a more price-conscious choice, a new line of COOLA products, Bare Republic, are now available at Target stores nationwide. We recommend the Bare Republic Kids Natural Mineral Sunscreen with 100 percent natural, chemical-free SPF protection – formulated for sensitive skin. The mineral spray requires you to rub in the sunscreen, ensuring that you don’t miss any spots on their skin.
For more information on COOLA or to purchase products, visit www.coolasuncare.com, or visit Target to purchase Bare Republic. You may also find COOLA products at a spa near you!