Struggling with summertime skin irritation? Whether it's bug bites, allergies, scrapes, scratches, or rashes, summertime fun usually brings about minor skin irritation for us and little ones alike that can cause anywhere from mild to major discomfort. The catch is, many of the products that we use to prevent and treat these irritations often contain ingredients that we'd rather steer clear of as much as possible. So then, what should we use instead?

Our understanding of skin types from those young, teenage years, was that skin can be oily, combination, normal, or dry. Combo and oily skin were the most common, presenting the risk for acne, enlarged pores, and embarrassing shininess with it. This led to a years-long struggle for so many, trying to understand what would save their skin, what would finally make it “normal”.