Fun in the Sun

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, we're all happy to get an extra day to relax and chill out while catching some rays with the ones we love. We know you will treat yourself well this weekend with a few laughs and some good times, so let's make sure that you're treating your skin appropriately as well. Web MD is here to help you with their consumer report ranking the best sunscreen products on the market.

Eco Body sunscreen

It came as no surprise to us that our friends over at ECO Logical Skin Care were recommended as a quality buy according to the report. With an SPF of 30 and at $4.29/ounce, their sunscreen is an all natural product that is sure to treat your skin well with numerous health benefits. The fragrance free product provides your skin with UV ray protection without clogging your pores. It uses antioxidants such as Green Tea as well as anti-aging ingredients like Shea butter to combine an effective sunscreen with nourishing and moisturizing qualities that will go a long way in keeping your skin healthy. ECO sunscreen is the best buy on the market and you are sure to get your money's worth.

And if you don't have any plans this weekend and are wondering how to soak up the sun, don't worry we got you covered. Here are some quality Memorial Day weekend activities:

The smell of a barbeque is synonymous with Memorial Day

1. BARBEQUE! Nothing says Memorial Day weekend like a classic barbeque with friends and family. Whether it be in your backyard or the local park, make sure to apply some sunscreen before you get on the grill. My tip for a good barbeque: always include the option of chilli on your hot dogs. You can't go wrong with ketchup and mustard but chilli is an excellent addition as well. But as long as you have some good company your day is sure to be worth while. Just make sure they put on some sunscreen as well.

You can't beat baseball and America

2. Catch a ball game. Baseball is America's past-time and it's a great way to spend your Memorial Day. Bring some friends or family and grab a beer and a dog and watch some quality baseball. If you can't get tickets for your favorite MLB team, go see the local minor league team in your area. Those games are always a blast and will have you laughing in your seat in between innings with their fun and quirky promotions and giveaways. Just be sure to lather up the sunscreen every 3 innings or so.

Sandalwood

The ingredient this week, sandalwood oil, has numerous benefits for your health and well-being. Along with having medicinal benefits, the main usage of sandalwood oil in history has been as a fragrance. It is found in anything from incense to aftershave and the scent that it gives off can be described as exotic.

Sandalwood tree

Benefits:
Sandalwood oil has been known to relieve chest ailments such as asthma, pneumonia, and coughing. It is good for your skin and is effective in aromatherapy as it calms the mind and emotions. Sandalwood can reduce fevers and inflammation and it contains cleansing properties that make it great for cleansing sick rooms and wounds. It has also been known to prevent diarrhea and vomiting because it reduces that spasms that occur in the stomach and intestines. When using it on skin, it can clear blackheads and spots which make it great when it is prepared in soaps.
  
Products from Matty Lou's:  

Aubrey High C Deodorant

The products in the store that contain sandalwood oil are a deodorant and a body soap. First is the Aubrey High C Roll on Deodorant, which is an excellent use of the ingredient's aroma qualities as well as medicinal purposes. Use of the oil in the deodorant not only treats your skin well, but also those around you as the scent it gives off differs from your regular store bought deodorant. The exotic smell has been used for decades and it will leave you refreshed and calm and able to take on your day. The next product is Hempy's After Surf Blend Hemp Oil Soap. This product is great for anytime you are washing off, but is highly effective after a nice surfing session. The aromatherapy benefits of sandalwood will combine with the calming emotions you just received from the waves, as well as cleansing your skin. Smelling good and feeling good is as simple as washing off your body with this great product, and your skin will be thanking you later on.

After Surf Soap

Thanks for reading, and be sure to check out the products in the store. Stay tuned for more organic ingredients and products that are good for you and your health.