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Easy Being Green Sunscreen? Check. Lip balm? Check. Get set for next getaway with these seaworthy, green wellness product picks from ANDREW HOGE. As chilly winter skies make way for sunny spring days, it should come as no surprise that boaters everywhere are making plans to set sail. Don’t forget to stock your go bag with the latest green wellness products that will come in handy as you embrace the elements.
open waters can do a real number on your hands. Luckily, there is an elixir that heals and softens overworked fingertips from Seattle-based French Girl Organics. The blissful nail and cuticle oil is crafted with argan, pomegranate, tamanu, and hemp oils. ($24; frenchgirlorganics.com)
1. Biossance Squaline + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Yeah, yeah, we know; it’s important to slap on sunscreen. But this is especially true while sailing on the Sound where light-reflecting water and overcast skies can cause some serious damage. Luckily you can snag Biossance’s highly-effective Squaline + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen that goes on near transparently and protects against UVA/UVB rays with SPF 30. ($42; biossance.com)
4. Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint Inviting company on board? Put your best face forward with the Super Serum Skin Tint from Ilia that comes in 30 different shades. This award-winning clean formula offers up to 40 SPF protection, enhances your skincare routine, and boasts a lightweight dewy finish. ($48; iliabeauty.com)
2. Doctor Roger’s Restore Healing Balm With shoutouts from the likes of goop, Allure, and Women’s Wear Daily, keeping a tube of Restore Healing Balm from Seattle-based Doctor Rogers nearby should be a no-brainer. The creamy concoction is made with three safe, well-studied hypoallergenic ingredients: castor oil, glycerin, and castor wax. ($30; doctorrogers.com) 3. French Girl Organic’s Nail & Cuticle Oil Whether battening down the hatches or entertaining on deck, life on the 72
5. L’Avant Collective High-Performance Hand Soap Founded by two Seattle-based entrepreneurs, L’Avant Collection creates hardworking and sustainable cleaning products that are as beautiful as they are effective. This plant-based High-Performance Hand Soap keeps up with the big-name brands while offering a rich lather. ($34; lavantcollective.com) Andrew Hoge is a Seattle-based fashion, beauty, and lifestyle writer who covers the Pacific Northwest’s evolving style and cultural scene. Follow his perspective on Instagram at @andrewhoge.
