Ready For Summer with Blue Lizard Sunscreen

*This post has been sponsored by Blue Lizard® Sunscreen. All opinions are our own.

I adore the hot, sunny days of summer. As a mom of active tween boys, many of our spring and summer days are spent outdoors in the sunshine.  Living just a short drive from the Atlantic coast, beach time a must for us; sometimes spending all day lounging on the beach and playing in the sand. Add to that the fact that my ten year old is an avid swimmer, so we spend hours on the pool deck each summer, baking in the sun while he works hard at practice or competes in swim meets.

We’re counting down the days until school is out and sunshine and water time are the daily norm, but with those summer days also comes the chance for UV damage to our skin. Making sure that we’re protected from the harsh rays of the sun is a high priority.

While it’s pretty clear that my Irish side has “blessed” me with the ability to burn quickly and notice when I need to throw on some sunscreen, with my kids and their darker skin, it’s a little harder to tell when they’ve had too much sun. That makes it even more important for us to be sure that everyone is protected from the sun on a daily basis. We’re always on the lookout for good sunscreen that we can trust to protect us when the sun’s rays are beating down and on those deceptively cloudy summer days when UV rays are sneaking up on us.

Blue Lizard® Sunscreen was originally created in Australia, under the strictest sunscreen standards in the world, but is now manufactured in Johnson City, Tennessee. Their pharmaceutical-grade sunscreens are made with high quality ingredients and are ranked as one of the top sunscreens by Environmental Working Group.

Blue Lizard® Baby and Sensitive formulas mineral based formulas containing Zinc Oxide and are fragrance-free, paraben-free, and chemical-free, while Blue Lizard® Face is also oil-free. Their Sport and Regular formulas are extremely water resistant, meeting tough Australian standards. All of their formulas are 30+ SPF with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. You can find more information on the ingredients included in each formulation on the Blue Lizard® website to choose the right formula for your family’s needs.

Want a little added fun factor? The PBA-free SmartBottle™ cap or bottle of Blue Lizard® Sunscreens turn blue in UV light! It’s a great visual reminder that if the bottle turns blue, your skin is being hit with UV rays, too, so you’d better slather some on and protect yourself!

Blue Lizard® is offering a great discount on their products, just for Resourceful Mommy readers! Use code P20RMOMMY for 20% OFF orders over $35 at www.bluelizard.net. (Expiration 12/31/16)

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