While the label of your perfect beach essential is usually an after-thought – you could be potentially harming the ocean and yourself!

Next time you spritz on your favorite facial SPF or shower away sand and salt, make sure it won’t harm the environment or your skin. With all-natural bug spray to after sun burn care, we have the best lineup for your summer fun this year.

The perfect facial SPF

Mad Hippie Facial SPF

Combined with naturally photoprotective oils, red raspberry seed oil, avocado oil and carrot seed oil, plus vitamin C + E + Ferulic acid, this protective facial SPF will make sure keep you and your baby’s skin from harsh sun rays.

Price: $24.99 online via www.madhippie.com

 ClarityRx Skin Defense

This amazing non-irritating, water-resistant sunscreen promotes a healthy glow and feel with SPF 30 for your beautiful skin!

Price: $32 online available viawww.clarityclinicalskincare.com

Cleanse away salt & sand

butter LONDON Makeup Scrubbers

Lightly quilted on one side, these scrub away even the most stubborn shades, while the smooth side cleanses and soothes.

Price: $15, available online viawww.butterlondon.com.

Pura Naturals Citrus Zest Active Sponges

Post beach showers can always end up a little sandy – make sure you’re scrubbing away any dirt and grime with these plant-based, soap-infused sponges.

Price: 8.99 for a pack of three online viawww.puranaturalsproducts.com

After sun fun

BioRepublic Green Tea Detox

Tea contains tannic acid. While the liquid itself is cooling and helps pull the heat out of sunburn, the tannins acid also help to quickly eliminate the sting of the sunburn and take the redness out of the burn as well.

Price:  $4.99 per mask / $14.95 for a set of 3 masks online via www.biorepublic.com

ClarityRx Cold Compress

Follow the urge to reach for something cool to end the sting and heel your skin right away! For instant and long-term relief use cucumber to first reduce the burn but then use its antioxidant powers to promote further healing and protection.

Price: 27.50 available on www.clarityclinicalskincare.com