All The Health News For Summer 2022 You Need To Know

Aotearoa Ultra Marathon (Jan 2022)

With Covid-19 restrictions easing much quicker than imagined by most of us, the annual mighty Aotearoa Ultra Marathon is set to happen early next year in January. Organized by CJM’s Events and set in three parts, all unique in length and branching over Banks Peninsula and Christchurch, this marathon is going to be the greatest thing this side of the Tasman. Set in three parts (the 15k, the 53k and the 101k), runners will be treated to dazzling sights from Little River to Halswell Quarry from Pigeon Bay to the quarry, with picturesque scenery created by some of New Zealand’s earliest volcanoes.

For all information, including timetable, race pack pickup, course maps, parking, prize giving please refer to the website: aotearoaultra.co.nz

Slip Slop slappin’ da bass

As the sun gets hotter and hotter, and the beaches start filling up with people (spaced two metres apart, of course), sunscreen bottles are quickly reassigning themselves on the kitchen counter. We at appreciate the importance of keeping sun safe. We’ve put together a list of different sunscreens that we think are top-notch and will keep us all safe this summer.

Triumph & Disaster’s No Dice SPF50 Sunscreen

Kiwi brand, Triumph & Disaster certainly hold top points for their classy name. Their No Dice SPF50 is a high protection sun lotion that is meant for the face. Just rub it gently onto your kisser five minutes before sunbathing to make sure that it won’t turn into a big beetroot on your neck. It is designed to shield the skin from the sun without causing greasiness or cause irritation. Even if you drop a bit on your clothes, the sun lotion can be wiped off any fabric easily. With an 87 percent natural formation that contains zinc and Titanium Oxide, this sunscreen is top of the list for us.

triumphanddisaster.co.nz

Jack Black Sun Guard Sunscreen

Making premium A-class sunscreen for all different types, Jack Black’s oil-free, non-greasy sunscreen will have you covered. Unfortunately, there is no sign of any ties with the eccentric American actor or comedian, but alas we digress.

This sunscreen is water-resistant and absorbs easily even in the water. Set at SPF45, it’ll give you a couple of sun-kissed hours before being reapplied. And it’s relatively cheap, which is a plus!

getjackblack.com

Raw Elements Eco Form Sunscreen

We love it when there is some homage back to nature in health care and this sunscreen really isn’t an exception. For starters, it is a EWG top-rated sunscreen with a protection that will last up to 80 minutes in the sun and does not run or sting the eyes.

Organic too and certified, the nourishing antioxidants will let you stay protected from environmental exposure with its active ingredient of Non-Nano Zinc Oxide. It’s also reef-safe, cruelty free, non-GMO and biodegradable to recyclable packaging.

rawelementsusa.com