Aftersun

Following the long days in the sun your skin will need some nourishment and soothing so the team also tested some ecofriendly after sun. First up is another offering from Sun Bum, their After Sun Cool Down Spray is great after a long lazy day in the sun, its non-greasy formula is enriched with soothing Aloe and Vitamin E and is another one of their almost plastic-free products as it is in an aluminium bottle. Our team loved the spray as it cooled as it was applied and is great for little wrigglers. sunbum.com

Second up is a little bottle of goodness in the form of Amazinc Splash Aftersun. Amazinc are a range of natural and eco-friendly skincare, made in the Czech Republic using specially selected ingredients to care and protect our skin. This product is almost plastic-free with its aluminium bottle and plastic spray nozzle, smells delicious, and makes our skin feel soft and silky. peacewiththewild.co.uk

Insect repellant is a must in the warmer months as soon as the sun starts to set, even in the UK I seem to be a mosquito magnet! Burning a few citronella candles has never warded them away from my ankles and for years I’ve used highly toxic and stinky Deet based products until I discovered a natural alternative that works. This bottle of Neal’s Yard Citronella Spray is a winner! It smells amazing, is organic, vegan, cruelty-free, contains no nasties, is almost plastic-free in its glass bottle and really does keep the mosquitos away! nealsyardremedies.com

And lastly, a little summer essential bonus for you… a pair of more environmentally friendly sunglasses that not only look pretty damn cool but also help remove plastic from our oceans. These sunglasses by Waterhaul directly enable the expansion of ghost gear recovery from our oceans and turn waste into resources. They are made from ghost fishing nets recovered from the seas off Cornwall and are Italian engineered and hand finished. waterhaul.co.uk

For a greener and more environmentally friendly summer this year, give some of these simple swaps a try, we’re convinced you’ll love the products and results and be converted! a