Can’t live a day without the beach? Check-out these ten beach hacks to make being out in the sun a little easier this summer so you can focus on having fun. From a sunscreen applicator that reaches hard to get spots, to fashionable soleless sandals, to a sleek all-purpose bar tool this list has something to make everyone’s beach days … well, better! These must-have products are definitely going in my bag.
For Your Skin & Hair
Solar D Skincare
Solar D’s advanced sunscreen technology lets in some of the UVB light that your body uses to produce Vitamin D while screening out harmful rays. Available for adults and kids in SPF50 and 30, it absorbs quickly into the skin with no stickiness or greasy residue and is water resistant for 2 hours. It’s also hypoallergenic and free from fragrance, oils, parabens and PABA. www.solar-d.com
My Cabana Boy
My Cabana Boy is a wand that lets you apply sunscreen in tough-to-reach spots. You snap in a full-size can of sunscreen, push the nozzle on the handle and it evenly sprays sunscreen across your entire body even in the middle of your back. Soothe sun-parched skin by swapping out the sunscreen for aloe. $9.99; At Walmart nationwide and online www.my-cabanaboy.com.
UV Skinz
UV Skinz is a clothing line with super stylish quick-drying duds that not only block the sun’s harmful UV rays, but also hold up against exposure to saltwater and chlorine thanks to a specially treated fabric. Certified UPF 50+. Prices start at $16; www.uvskinz.com/
Sonoran Skincare
A long day in the sun can leave the skin and hair scorched. Replenish essential moisture with Sonoran Skincare for both hair and skin. Three nourishing conditioners – Avocado Hazelnut, Chamomile Shea, and Sunflower Mango – are ready to come to the rescue and are perfect scents for après soleil. $14.99 Available online: www.sonoranskincare.net.
BugBand Wristbands
The waterproof BugBand wristband is a DEET-free band that effectively repels insects. Vapors from the plastic bands form a protective shield that keeps insects such as mosquitoes, flies and gnats away for up to 120 hours. They can be worn on belt loops, hatbands and pet collars, fastened onto tents and even attached to baby carriages. These wristbands are available in black and olive green and in fun colors like blue, yellow, red, pink, orange, purple and glow-in-the-dark. $4.95. www.bugband.net
For Your Refreshments
Seriously Ice Cold (SIC)
Keep drinks icy cold for up to 24 hours with these stainless steel travel mugs that are engineered using high-tech insulation methods. Reusable, unbreakable and easy to wash, they’re perfect for the beach and come with a lifetime warranty, too! $29.99/$39.99 for the powder coated. www.siccups.com
Great Coaster
OK, how many drinks have you knocked over in the sand? Fuhgettaboutit! Here’s the solution. The Great Coaster is made from BPA free polypropylene and is microwaveable, and dishwasher safe. You need this. $12 www.greatplate.net
Multi-Functioning Bar Tool
The stainless steel Simple Tool by Barbarian Bar Tools is (count’em) five tools in one – a bottle opener, a zester, a channel knife for slicing citrus twists, a can lance for quick and easy pouring and a can tab opener (save your fingernail!). And it fits perfectly in pockets and backpacks. $18 www.barbarianbartools.com
For Fashionistas
LESEBI Beachwear Soleless Sandals
Wanna glam-up your beach look? LESEBI Beachwear’s fabulous soleless sandals make going barefoot a no brainer! The braid-like weave of fabric stretches across the top of the foot to look like a sandal, ingeniously wrapping around the second toe (like a ring) and fastening around the ankle with Velcro. They’re water resistant, so you can wear them in the water all day long. $24.99. Available in a variety of colors and designs: Can’t live a day without the beach? Check-out these ten beach hacks to make being out in the sun a little easier this summer so you can focus on having fun. http://lesebi.com/
