Ten Beach Bag Essentials
Photo: courtesy of J.Crew1/10Wide Brimmed Hat
"A great broad-brimmed hat will shield the sun from your face, neck, and chest."
J.Crew Summer Straw Hat, $35. Jcrew.com.
Photo: courtesy of American Apparel2/10Protective layer
"A lightweight long sleeve shirt is great to wear while snorkeling."
American Apparel Sheer Jersey Long Sleeve T, $26. Americanapparel.com.
Photo: courtesy of Coppertone3/10Sunscreen Spray
"The closer to the equator you go, the higher the SPF should be."
Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Continuous Spray SPF 70+, $9. Walmart.com.
Photo: courtesy of Neutrogena4/10Cooling Mist
"SPF plus a shot of refreshing mist. Perfection!"
Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock SPF 45, $8. Neutrogena.com.
Photo: courtesy of Gucci5/10Wrap Around Sunnies
"Protect those eyes! If you’re going to be on the water, make sure to pack a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from the UV rays that kick up off the water’s surface."
Gucci Square Frame Sunglasses, $295. Nordstrom.com.
Photo: courtesy of Equate6/10Extra Protection
"A small amount of zinc oxide provides extra protection to areas of freckling."
Equate Clear Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Cream SPF 50, $4. Walmart.com.
Photo: courtesy of Banana Boat7/10Lip Service
"Remember your lips! Skin cancers and pre-cancers occur frequently in this region because it’s a spot people often forget."
Banana Boat Sport Performance Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 50, $3. Rei.com.
Photo: courtesy of Avon8/10Repel Insects
"Bug spray is essential!"
Avon Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus SPF 30, $16. Avon.com.
Photo: courtesy of Seafolly9/10Wrap Up
"A full-length sarong is great because it can be wrapped up to be short or kept long to protect the legs."
Seafolly Pin Up Sarong Cover-Up, $37. Nordstrom.com.
Photo: courtesy of L'Óreal Paris10/10Glowing Skin
"So when you get back from vacation, you’ll still have a little glow."
L’Óreal Paris Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Salon Airbursh Self-Tanning Mist, $13. Cvs.com.
