Bikinis + Strawberries + Cider + Beaches + Jet-ski's + Rose + Paddle boarding + BBQ's + Good friends = Summer Bliss!

As you can tell, I'm a wee bit excited about the Summer sun. Endless days with the sun shining and all that vitamin D, really does make things just all that much better right?!

I've complied all my favourite Summer lovin' products to help us get through the UV rays, without damage to the skin and looking like you've just stepped out of a salon.

No 1: Invisible Zinc, I have truly fallen in love with this product! Endorsed by Elle McPherson, who knows her stuff when it comes to beauty, for she is the epitome of beauty, herself! More than just mineral make-up, this is a complete 3-in-1 moisturiser, Zinc sunscreen and sheer foundation for everyday high UV protection. Available in two shades of sheer golden tint: TINTED DAYWEAR LIGHT for light/medium skin tone and TINTED DAYWEAR for medium/tan skin. I've been wearing this as not only my day base but also as my night base now, it provides a beautiful sheen coverage with a slightly dewy look (at night I sweep my Jane Iredale powder over top) and looks oh-so natural and fresh! Gone are the days where we feel the need to pack on the base with layers of coverage and hide away, the year is upon us to embrace our skin and show it off!
INVISIBLE ZINC - TINTED DAYWEAR 50G TUBE RRP $32.00

No 2:
LUCAS PAW PAW OINTMENT. Yes we all know it and have tubes floating around in our handbags, great for chapped lips and so much more! It is available at most chemists (either in the baby section or antiseptics) and at some supermarkets. It is technically not called a lip balm but can be used for such a purpose. It is about $9 for a 30g tube and you can also get it in tubs. It can be used as a cuticle softener, lip balm, antiseptic, skin moisturiser for very dry scaly areas, elbow and foot moisturiser and more. I also use it as an eyebrow gel and it is also great to use when you have dry skin on your nose when you have a bad cold. It looks really pretty and natural on your lips as well! It's made from fermented paw paw and its original purpose is for nappy rash and chaffing and now for your lips. It's a must in any hand bag!

No 3:
THE ORIGINAL MOROCCAN OIL® TREATMENT
This has to be one of the all time faves with most of the gals I know, not only does it revive your hair, it strengthens and conditions, and reduces drying time. Perfect for every day use and especially good on the beach protecting your hair from the UV rays and salt water... whats even better is that is allows hair to dry soft on the beach escaping that salty dry feeling after you've been in the sea - truly perfect!

No 4:
DE LORENZO Curly or Straight - Create Curl
If you're after the sexy beach tussled curl, this is a must. A delicious curling balm designed to enhance curls of any hair type. Contains Mango, Papaya and Melon fruit extracts to soften and protect. Avocado oil and Sunflower oil to smooth and reduce frizzy hair. Put it through your hair before your jump into the water and watch your hair dry with a gorgeous curl. Perfect if you have to go out later and have no time to wash your hair!

No 5:
A good sunblock is hard to find, trying to find one that doesn't leave you looking slightly ghost-like or feel like you've fallen into a grease pit is somewhat like finding a needle in a haystack... so I've done the hard work. Trying and testing as well as making my poor friends all sample different ones so it wasn't a biased opinion! ...And we've found the perfect sunblock! Neutrogena® Ultimate Sport™. Now I know the title sport is a little head-turning, as us gorgeous ladies obviously don't sweat, we perspire, but this sunblock has everything you want in one - a spray nozzle, so no fuss with rubbing in sunblock with sand getting everywhere as it somehow manages to get. It's lightweight and leaves you feeling slightly moisturised, it doesn't clog pores or cause breakouts. Ultimate Sport™ sunscreen features Helioplex technology which absorbs both UVB rays (the ones that give you sunburn) and UVA rays (the main cause of long-term skin damage and premature ageing). Now can you see why this block is a winner!

But don't just take my word for it all, why don't you try my Summer lovin' favourite five for yourself!