Spring Break is right around the corner and that means fun in the sun at one of the most common spring break destinations: the beach. Ladies, here we present you with beach bag essentials for the ultimate girl’s weekend to help jump-start your packing and leave you worry-free for your travels!
Texturizing Hair Spray and Sunscreen
Texturizing hair spray will add a feminine bounce to those beachy waves and sunscreen is critical to keeping your skin healthy and free of sunburns. To determine the best sunscreen for your skin, WebMD explains how the SPF factor works: ” The SPF factor rates how effective the sunscreen is in preventing sunburn caused by UVB rays. If you’d normally burn in 10 minutes, SPF 15 multiplies that by a factor of 15, meaning you could go 150 minutes before burning.” Most people can use SPF 15 without any problems; however, if you have very fair skin, a history of skin cancer in your family or a medical condition that increases your sensitivity to sunlight, consider using SPF 30 or higher for optimal protection.
Bright Nail Polishes
Bright, colorful nail polishes will make your feet stand out in the sand! For a glossy touch, one of the best topcoats to use is Seche Vite; your nails will be completely dry in 5-10 minutes without any smudging and the quick finish will look as though you had a fancy gel mani/pedi.
Travel-Sized Body Wash and Lotion
These travel-sized products are perfect for a weekend getaway and are just enough to last your entire vacation without taking up too much room. An aromatic body wash is ideal for washing off sand and salt from the beach and body lotion will make your skin feel super soft. Sand is actually a natural exfoliant, so the effects of the sand and lotion combined will make you feel like you’ve been at a spa all day!
Oil-Free Facial Moisturizer, Bronzer, Calming Night-Time Soothing Facial Wipes and Facial Mask
Oil-free moisturizer is usually applied before putting on make-up in order to replenish your skin and keep it from drying out. “Oil-free” means that it delivers all of the benefits of a moisturizer without any of the pore-clogging ingredients. A quality bronzer on the apples of your cheeks will enhance that sun-kissed glow you have from being at the beach. Night-time soothing facial wipes will remove your make-up and any impurities from being outdoors and will leave you feeling calm and refreshed. Finally, a facial brightening mask will illuminate and hydrate your skin leaving you with a silky smooth look and feel.
Beach Hat, Beach Towel, Flip-Flops and Beach Bag
A stylish beach hat will shield your face from excessive sun exposure and will also be a fashionable accessory to complete your seaside look! A nice, big beach towel is essential for tanning purposes and will provide you with a comfortable, dry place to relax, take a nap, read a book, etc. on the beach. Comfortable flip-flops are a must-have so that your feet don’t burn when they touch the hot sand. Last, but not least, your beach bag should be big enough to hold all of these necessities and just the right amount of sparkle and fun to brighten up your day at the beach.
Comment below with your favorite go-to essentials for the beach!
