From Memorial Day to Labor Day, nothing says "summer wardrobe" quite like the color white. But it can be challenging to keep everything from billowy cover-ups that invariably get sunscreen-stained to that favorite pair of white jeans (nothing seems to make my dogs want to jump on me more!) white. What most people turn to is bleach. The problem is that most products on the market (that are staples in most people's homes) are not as "clean" as you think.

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With warm weather upon us, it’s time to load up on the sunscreen - or rather organic and biodegradable sunscreen. Most conventional sunscreens contain harmful synthetic chemicals that are often petroleum-based and may be carcinogenic and/or hormone disruptors—bad for mommy, kids and the whole family. What you choose to put on your skin also directly affects our oceans, beaches and communities. In fact, it’s estimated that 4,000 to 6,000 metric tons of sunscreen end up in the ocean every year, and up to 10 percent of our coral reefs are threatened by those chemicals in a process called "bleaching"—all the more reason to stop and read some labels before slathering on your summer protection. Here are four essential tips to keep the whole family safe while you enjoy some fun in the sun:

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You probably would never think about plastic when it comes to body scrub  (other than the container)  but, the fact is that,  many body scrubs use plastic microbeads to get that scrubby power. From your skin that plastic washes down the drain, polluting our oceans and rivers. Not good for the planet. This is not to mention other ingredients contained in many body scrubs which are derived from petroleum and other harmful chemicals. Not good for you.

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