A photo of a box of bandaids, nasal spray, sunscreen, and Cortizone.
A photo of a box of bandaids, nasal spray, sunscreen, and Cortizone.

Seasonal Stock Up: Add These Over-the-Counter Buys to Cart for Summer

School’s out. The season is changing. Time to restock on some essentials you’re bound to need. Here’s what we recommend stocking your medicine cabinet with as you head into the summer’s adventures.

The SPF Pack
Consider us your pesky mom who won’t let up about wearing sunscreen. Wear it, put it on your kids, remind your neighbors. Spread the word. It’s a must, no matter how annoying it is.

Continue reading to learn more about what to stock up on this summer, written by Catherine Conelly.

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Catherine Conelly

Catherine Conelly is currently a commerce editor at Healthline. She received her degree in creative writing in 2011 and has been a professional writer and editor ever since. She was the senior editor for a digital publication, overseeing health, beauty, and relationships content for more than five years. She also worked for a health and fitness brand, where she collaborated closely with licensed nutrition and fitness experts to write educational content for other aspiring professionals.

With years of experience writing about wellness, Catherine has honed her skills by reading studies and interviewing experts. This enables her to produce reliable and accurate editorial content, particularly around emerging trends and popular products in the health and wellness industry. She’s written for Shape, SheKnows, Adidas, Thrillist, Forbes, PopSugar, and more.

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