First of all, it’s not just any lip balm, it’s Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. This is a product suitable for men AND women, don’t worry. Plus, there are a ton of different skin care products to try, and they are all quality.

(And don’t bees make a cute addition to any Spring-themed care package?)

Check out the Men’s section of the Burt’s Bees website, or head to amazon for a Head to Toe Starter Kit.

Go From Funky to Fresh

One of the products my husband loved on his mission was axe body wash. You can find this in almost any store nowadays, in a variety of scents. I also included a black loofah with much assurance that it was not a woman’s product. The masculine loofah may take some searching, but it’s worth it! Whatever you do, don’t send pink!

The Antidote for a Humid Climate

Baby Powder was a lifesaver when I volunteered in the Dominican Republic a few summers ago. In a humid climate, baby powder is one way to feel clean and refreshed, instead of sticky and sweaty. I don’t know if it ever caught on with the boys in our group, but by the end of the summer, every girl had her own bottle, and the boys just mooched from us. If your missionary is dealing with high humidity, baby powder is manna from Heaven.

Simple Sun Protection

Sunscreen may not be the first product that comes to mind during the Christmas season in the Northern hemisphere, but remember, south of the border it’s hotter than ever!

My mother-in-law sent my husband Reed this very suncreen: Coppertone Sport SPF 30.  In Brazil, he needed sunscreen everyday, and he said that the spray-on kind was the best because it could be applied quickly, on the way out the door to an appointment. Be careful that you don’t buy an aerosol spray bottle, though, because they are not safe to ship to all places. A manual-pump sray bottle works just fine, and will keep your missionary protected. Also, consider sending an SPF sport lip balm.  Any missionary serving in the sun will appreciate it!