How I’m Enjoying the Sun Without Sacrificing My Skin

Lately, I have been in a season of reflection… I’ve been thinking a lot about the rhythms of life—how quickly things shift and how often we miss the beauty in the moment. There’s a fullness to this season of life that keeps stirring up memories—inviting me to reflect.

My kids are older now.

They still need me—but in new ways.

And as the seasons shift, so does something inside of me.

There’s something about change that brings memories to the surface, isn’t there?

I think back to when they were little…

When the days felt loud and messy and wonderfully chaotic.

In full transparency—I still have those chaotic moments 🤪 (ever double-book your calendar? Yep, me too).

But the pace is different now.

And if I’m being open?

There’s a part of me that misses it.

The kind that sneak up and make you pause.

Watching your child laugh in the sun—skin glowing, hair wild, no care in the world.

That moment when you just know… THIS is what matters.

For us here in Michigan, it was often:

🏖️ A beach day

🐾 Outside playing with their animals and Dan

🏕️ A weekend camping trip

🔥 Stories by the fire

🍫 S’mores

🥧 Mountain pies

🎉 All the quirky little family traditions

For others, it might’ve looked like a Saturday morning soccer game—sun shining, everyone scrambling out the door (dog included).

And as a more natural-minded mama, I was always whipping up something—with camping, it meant bug spray.

I laugh thinking back on the poor friends who camped with us—they were the guinea pigs for whatever concoction I’d mixed up that weekend.

We basically smelled like walking citronella candles. DEET was a hard no… so I got creative. :)

And now, I still have the more natural bug sprays—but I’ve moved on to adding even more natural goodies for the outdoors.

I remember getting a facial years ago. The esthetician said, “You really should be using sunscreen.”

I told her, “I can’t. I won’t put that stuff on my skin.”

She looked at me and said, “You’ll regret it one day.”

I’d think of her words every time I was outside—working in my garden, laying by the pool or at the beach, or out on the boat with friends.

I’ve always had pretty nice skin, but I started noticing darker spots on my lower jaw… extra freckles… and I couldn’t help but wonder:

Could I prevent these naturally?

It finally started to bubble up into something real.

If you’re like me and in that sweet spot of your late 40s or 50s, you might’ve noticed a few new things showing up on your skin—a darker patch here, a freckle that wasn’t there last year…

Little reminders of those long summer days when we soaked up the sun without giving it a second thought.

These days, I think differently. I want to enjoy the sun—but I also want to avoid adding any more of those dark sun spots if I can help it.

Because those sunny memories are worth keeping—and so is our health. ☀️ You deserve to know—with confidence—that your babies are protected from the sun and their skin is being fed, not harmed.

Bringing peace of mind into your home. And wrapping your family in something that feels safe—because it truly is.

We’ve talked before about the ingredients we avoid—like:

• Oxybenzone
• Homosalate
• Octinoxate
• Benzophenones
• PEGs
• Parabens
• Synthetic fragrance, and other common additives that can be harsh on delicate skin. Many of these are known to disrupt hormones or irritate sensitive systems—especially in children.

✨ Grass-fed Tallow:

• Full of vitamins A, D, E & K to deeply nourish and protect.

✨ Organic Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, and Olive Oil:

• Soothing, moisturizing, and rich in skin-loving nutrients.

✨ Carrot Seed, Pomegranate, and Red Raspberry Seed Oils:

• Known for their natural sun-supportive properties.

✨ Organic Beeswax & Vitamin E:

• Locks in moisture and calm the skin.

✨ Non-nano Zinc Oxide:

• Mineral-based protection that sits gently on the skin’s surface.

✨ Essential oils of Frankincense, Myrrh, Peppermint, Coconut & Vanilla:

• For added comfort, calm, and that soft, clean scent we all love.

I pictured little hands rubbing it onto their cheeks.

Future mamas discovering what real nourishment feels like. Skin that would be soothed, strengthened, and truly seen.

So let this be more than a sunscreen.

Let it be a soft, steady reminder: You are wise. You are intentional. And you’re building something beautiful—for the ones you love and the world they’ll inherit.