Get These 5 Key Beach Essentials Stat!
Living in San Francisco has its perks. Whereas parking isn’t one of them, my city makes up for its shortcomings with its amazing views, culture and its nature. Yes, you read correctly, I said nature. Many forget that San Francisco has great hiking trails, beautiful parks, and scenic beaches. With summer weather finally here, I thought I’d share with you my five beach essentials that you will never catch me without.
Okay let’s start with the obvious: SPF. The sun does not discriminate when it comes to it’s harsh rays so I like to use a strong SPF especially when I’m spending a day lounging in the sand. I also like a sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast and I think we can all agree on that. I recently tried the Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion and I can already see why everyone loves this product. It’s SPF 50, leaves zero white cast and is also an amazing primer for makeup.
My next essential is sunglasses. Shades aren’t only a necessity for the beach for the sun but also to keep sand out of my eyes and prevent the San Francisco wind from drying them out. I like to keep my frames thin, light and of course as always, chic. Third essential on my beach checklist is of course a fabulous hat paired with my fourth essential, a silk headscarf. I love to create a Grace Kelly Audrey Hepburn-esque look while I lay out under the sun. Admit it, you want to as well.
Finally, the one thing I cannot go without, and my number one beach essential is lip balm. The winds at the beach can sneak up on as the evening goes on and I need to protect my lips from drying out from the sun as well. I like to choose a balm that doesn’t dry my lips out and preferably has some SPF in its ingredients as well. So, what do you think? Am I missing any essentials on my beach checklist?