Here’s a round-up of some of my favorite finds for staying cool and refreshed from head to toe this summer:

Dr. Bronner’s Baby-Mild – organic soap & shampoo, all-in-one

John Masters Organics – Sea Mist, $16.50; safe for color-treated hair, and infused with essential oil of lavender, this non-sticky spray adds extra body and combats the drying effects of sea salt

Pangea Organics – Malagasy Ylang Ylang & Linden Flower shower gel; $16.00, also at Whole Foods

CoQ10 Wrinkle Defense Serum; $24.95 from Avalon Organics

Our Recap of Best Sunscreens for face, lips and body for the whole family

www.glominerals.com – Glo Minerals with zinc oxide, a natural sunscreen ingredient; green tea extract and antioxidants

PurMinerals Fulvic Mineral Mist – ($16.50) helps skin absorb and retain vital moisture; and 4-1 Foundation Color; $25.50

Erbaviva – Organic Deodorant, Lemon & Sage; it smells great, and works! $16.00, 3.4oz size will last a long time

Organic Coconut oil – use for cooking, hair and skincare – first cold-pressed (on sale now, $12.75) from Wilderness Family Naturals of Minnesota

Palm Leaf Beach Umbrella (6.5′, and  tilt) with SPF 35 protection; ($38 now @ 4thebeach.com)

Solumbra hat - from sunprecautions.com $50; with a UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) of 50+

coolibar.com $60; long-sleeved coverups made of tightly woven fabric

www.alexandme.com, Rit Sun Guard – $23.99; increases the UPF of a white cotton t-shirt from 5 to 30

Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation for Sunglasses