Though I usually wear sunscreen year-round, now that it's officially spring, the (sometimes) sunny Kansas weather is a reminder to keep slapping on sunscreen each morning.

I prefer to use separate sunscreens for my face and body, but I was willing to give Beyond Coastal Mineral Sunscreen a shot because it's loaded with green tea, aloe, and vitamins A, C and E. It's also SPF 30, which is higher than what I normally slather on my face each morning.

Beyond Coastal Mineral Sunscreen is loaded with vitamins, minerals and moisturizers. Photo Courtesy Beyond Coastal.

Beyond Coastal Mineral Sunscreen didn't disturb my sensitive, oily skin. Beyond Coastal Mineral Sunscreen is fragrance-free, oil-free and paraben-free, so really, all I'm putting on my face is the good stuff, like aloe leaf juice, algae extract, vitamins, jojoba seed oil, and of course, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which are natural minerals that aid in sun protection. Because Beyond Coastal uses these natural mineral sun protectants, you have to make sure to really rub it in so you don't cast a ghost-white glow (think lifeguard-white noses).

For those of you who are lucky enough to catch some spring break rays, remember to toss a tube of Beyond Coastal Mineral Sunscreen into your beach bag. It retails for $15.99 for a 4-ounce tube and is available online and in stores. My tube of Beyond Coastal Mineral Sunscreen lives in my bathroom vanity drawer, but I'm looking forward to summer when I can slather on this moisture- and vitamin-rich sunscreen at the pool and beach.

Everyone needs balance in life. Whether or not scent plays a role in keeping you calm and balanced is for you to decide, but when I get a whiff of Golden Earth Chakra Wellness Therapy Roll Ons, I feel relaxed by the light, airy aroma.

 
Golden Earth chakra oils come in seven exotic infusions. Photo Courtesy Golden Earth.

I'm currently using chakra oil 4, which is supposed to inspire love and balance. The lovely essential oils of jojoba, rose, neroli and passion fruit make up this organic blend that is reminiscent of my childhood backyard: magnolias, fresh cut grass and honeysuckles. I was drawn to this chakra oil because of the light, homey scent and the idea of positive energies of balance, comfort and healthy relationships flowing to my heart. Who wouldn't want that?

Chakra oil 4 inspires love and balance to the heart chakra. Photo Courtesy Golden Earth.

Golden Earth Chakra Wellness Therapy Roll Ons are $24 for 1/8 ounce. The roll ons are made in the U.S. and the company is Coop America-approved. Golden Earth is also a member of the Green Products Alliance and is a signer of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics.

Do you believe in the curative effects of essential and chakra oils? How do you use them? Leave a comment and let me know your favorite scents.

Instead of greasing up your hair with synthetics, such as petroleum-based silicone, why not add a little texture and style to your hair with organic ingredients that actually work?

That's what John Masters Organics thought when it came to its new product, Shine On. It's a slick leave-in treatment that uses organic sea kelp and carrot seed oil to add shine, volume and a touch of silkiness to dull hair. As always, John Masters Organics products are free of GMOs, parabens, DEAs, MEAs and TEAs.

John Masters Organics Shine On keeps your hair soft and shiny. Photo Courtesy John Masters Organics.

Even if your hair is baby fine (like mine), Shine On won't weigh it down (and you only need a dime-sized amount, anyway). This 4-ounce jar will last a long time, so the $30 investment in it will easily amount to less than a dollar a day.

Shine On is available at Whole Foods Market and online. If there's not a Whole Foods near you, remember that online customers can take advantage of free ground shipping.

Organic Essence has done it again! The same company that brought you shea butter in a compostable jar now offers five yummy lip balms in eco-tubes—biodegradable encasings that you can compost in your backyard—with 20 percent more balm than before. This is exciting for someone who is addicted to lip balm.

Organic Essence lips balms now come in eco-tubes with 20 percent more balm. Photo Courtesy Organic Essence.

The eco-tubes are cute. They remind me of push-pops. Another added benefit of this eco-tube is that you can get the very last bit of balm when the tube is running out—no wasting!

As always, Organic Essence eco-tubes are USDA Organic, with no preservatives, artificial colors or animal testing. And this time, no plastic container!

Flavors available are almond, grapefruit, mint, natural and vanilla. My favorite eco-tube is grapefruit, mostly because I have never had a balm in that flavor. Eco-tube balms cost $6.99 and are available at Organic Essence online.