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If you’re a lover of the outdoors like I am, you may notice that the elements don’t always leave your skin looking or feeling its best…
That’s where a simple, clean, and nature-friendly camping skincare routine comes in.
Camping isn’t just about roughing it in the wild – it’s a lifestyle that embraces nature’s wonders while taking care of ourselves. And what better way to do that than with skincare products that are designed to protect, nourish, and rejuvenate?
In this blog, I’ll dive into the world of camping skincare, sharing must-have products that make your daily skincare routine simple and effective while ensuring your skin is prepped for all your adventures.
So, park your RV, breathe in the fresh air, and let’s dive into the skincare products that allow you to live your most adventurous life. Because when nature calls, your skin deserves to answer with radiance and resilience.
What’s On Deck:
5 Best Non-Toxic Camping Skincare Products
Now that we’ve set the scene for embracing nature’s beauty while caring for our skin, let’s dive into the essentials that will keep you glowing during your outdoor adventures.
From sun protection to cleansing and nourishment, these carefully selected, clean products are the perfect companions for your next camping trip.
1. Non-Toxic Sunscreen
When it comes to spending time outside camping, one of the best ways to keep your skin protected is with a good non-toxic, mineral sunscreen.
The right sunscreen can help prevent sun damage and even regenerate new skin cells while fighting against existing damage that might already be hiding in plain sight.
I am not a 100% perfect human being who always remembers to put on sunscreen. I am also abundantly aware that the annual burn is a thing (if you’re a fellow pale person, you already know).
However, I firmly believe that once you find the right SPF products, you’ll actually want to put on sunscreen which makes it easier to incorporate into your skincare routine.
It’s taken me four years to test sunscreen products that aren’t full of toxic chemicals that leach into your bloodstream and wreak havoc on your hormone health.
Some of them were immediate winners; others left strange residues, lacked SPF protection, triggered allergic reactions, or had a bizarre texture.
But after all that trial and error, I FINALLY found two clean, non-toxic facial sunscreen products that are my go-to for summer and winter adventures:
Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin Facial Sunscreen
This luminous sunscreen is my current everyday companion and my go to camping skincare sunscreen.
I found it while searching for a replacement for my Goop Everyday Facial Sunscreen because I learned that facial sunscreen should be a minimum of 40 SPF — plus, I wasn’t a fan of applying tinted sunscreen every morning.
Photo Courtesy of Credo Beauty
I wanted a silky smooth product that made my skin look and feel great while supporting my existing skincare routine.
I’m happy to say, that’s exactly what the Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin SPF 50 + Vitamin C sunscreen in Sheer Luminosity does.
Kinship Self Reflect Sport Facial Sunscreen
When you’re packing your camping skincare kit, make sure you toss the Kinship Self Reflect Sport Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 60 in your go-bag.
This lightweight, hydrating, mineral sunscreen is a must for those who love to supplement camping with hiking, water sports, winter sports, or exploring.
Photo Courtesy of Credo Beauty
I went through a free sample tube of this sunscreen faster than any other sample I’ve received in my adult life.
It’s a staple in my skincare cabinet that makes my skin feel amazing, which is atypical for sunscreen.
Now that we’ve covered facial sunscreens to add to your camping skincare collection, let’s talk about SPF lip balm.
2. Kinfield Liplock SPF 15 Lip Balm
It can be easy to forget to pack SPF lip balm, or any lip balm at all when you’re prone to embarking on spontaneous adventures.
But on windy mornings or after you’ve spent hours under the sun, your lips will be parched — I guarantee it.
That’s why I have built up my reservoir of lip care products.
I stash them in my car, camper, and whatever bag I’m carrying that week so any time I need a hit of moisture, I have what I need within reach.
But when it comes to an SPF lip balm for your camping skincare routine, Kinfield Liplock SPF 15 Lip Balm is my top choice.
Photo Courtesy of Credo Beauty
This mineral, broad-spectrum SPF lip balm is vegan and packed with fruit oils and seed butters that will leave your lips soft and supple while you’re hitting the slopes or sitting by the stove cooking breakfast at camp.
If you’re looking for a protective lip care product that adds a subtle, or not so subtle, color to your lips, try an SPF tinted lip balm from Sun Bum.
3. The Giver Illuminative Cleansing Oil & Makeup Dissolver
If you aren’t already on the oil cleansing train, let me formally invite you to hop on board!
The Giver Illuminative Cleansing Oil by Wabi Sabi Botanicals was my first introduction to oil cleansing.
Its lightweight formula, non-toxic ingredients, luxurious glass packaging, and frankincense scent make it truly a wonderful product.
The oil — comprised of Sapote fruit oil, Moringa leaf oil, Roselle hibiscus oil, and roasted coffee bean extract — melts away makeup, dirt, and grime, leaving your face feeling supple and moisturized.
Each use only requires two to three pumps of product to cleanse your entire face and neck. Yay for long-lasting cleansing products!
Cleansing oils are the best way to wash the day off your face when camping since they require minimal amounts of water and dissolve dirt from your pores.
Typically, I use my kettle to heat my water, pour that water into a bowl, and soak a Swedish dishcloth in the hot water before wiping the cleansing oil off my face.
This method has worked well for me ever since my first camping trip in my travel trailer, which was almost two years ago!
Did I mention that Wabi Sabi Botanicals is a woman-owned small business?
If you’re looking for a cleansing oil that will elevate your self-care routine at home and on the road, snag The Giver Illuminative Cleansing Oil before it sells out again.
4. Primally Pure Everything Spray
When Primally Pure says this is an EVERYTHING spray, boy do they mean it. I have gone through at least five bottles of this spray since I discovered it in 2018.
It’s formulated with versatile, potent ingredients that do the hard work for you, which is why it earned a spot on this list of camping skincare necessities.
You can use this clean, natural healing spray and toner to:
- Soothe and calm irritated skin
- Disinfect and heal your skin
- Naturally balance pH levels
- Tone skin anywhere on the body
- Prevent ingrown hairs
- Refresh your underarms
As a diagnosed itchy girl with contact dermatitis, I fell in love with how gentle and effective this spray is.
It helps calm my irritated skin quickly even if my skin is simply annoyed I spent too much time in the sun.
This Everything Spray is a work horse, and I highly recommend you add it to your camping skincare bag.
5. Primally Pure Antioxidant Balm
Yes, Primally Pure earned another spot in my camping skincare routine recommendations.
So far, I’ve gone from first line of defense on your skin to products that help heal your skin from the inside out — which is why this balm is last one the list.
The Antioxidant Balm is a must-have healing balm that will infuse your skin with the support it needs to stay strong, regardless of how much time you spend in the great outdoors.
I am currently flying through my jar of Everything Balm (the beloved sister to the Antioxidant Balm) which is fantastic for healing hot spots, keeping my lips supple, and supporting my non-toxic slugging routine at night.
But, for my camping adventures, I really have to reach for the Antioxidant Balm.
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It’s full of natural ingredients that are designed to flood your skin with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to live its best life wherever the wind takes you.
The meticulously crafted list of ingredients focus on delivering antioxidant-rich botanicals to restore elasticity + vibrancy back to your complexion. Who doesn’t want that?
Knowing how effective the Everything Balm is, it’s a no brainer that Primally Pure’s Antioxidant Balm is the ideal companion for overnight restoration on long days spent outside.
Here’s a quick look at the benefits this balm provides outdoor and indoor enthusiasts alike:
- Intensely moisturizes skin
- Replenishes collagen levels
- Improves skin’s elasticity, texture and tone
- Stimulates skin’s reparative processes
- Protects from UV damage, inflammation and premature aging
- Repairs pigmentation (from sun damage or scarring)
Snag your new go-to balm on the Primally Pure website and feel confident that your camping skincare routine can keep up with your free spirit.
Elevate Your Camping Skincare Line Up
As you pack up your gear and bid farewell to the wilderness, remember that your skincare routine doesn’t have to take a vacation.
With the right products in your go-bag, you can continue to nurture and protect your skin, no matter where your adventures take you.
So, whether you’re hiking through rugged terrain, lounging by the lake, or stargazing under the night sky, let your skincare regimen support you through every new experience.
Here’s to countless more camping trips filled with breathtaking views and unforgettable memories – and to keeping your skin healthy and radiant along the way. Until next time, happy camping and happy skincare!
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