8 Beach Skincare Tips ...

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As we all know, it’s important to stay well hydrated all the time. However, when you’re lying on the sand in the sun, it’s even more vital that you fill up with fresh water on a regular basis; this will help to replace the moisture you lose through sweat so that your skin – and the rest of your body – stays feeling good throughout the day. Pack a big bottle in your beach bag, and make sure you replenish it once it’s empty.

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Of course, sunscreen should be right up there on your list of beach essentials. Find one that’s waterproof: this way you’ll be able to take the occasional dip without risking your protection. If you’re keen to get a little bit of a tan, use a lower factor to begin with, and after around about twenty minutes, apply a stronger blocking product; never, ever lie in the sun without putting on a good SPF. This puts you in line for all kinds of nasty repercussions.

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Don’t forget your lips when you’re covering yourself in SPF. Exposure to UV can bring out skin conditions (like cold sores, for example) so it’s especially important to keep your mouth well protected. Find a good, nourishing balm that includes a dose of sun block: factor 18 should be high enough.

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If you’re planning to spend a lot of time on the sand this summer, you will need to buy yourself a good, rich body cream. Even with a great sun block, the rays will leave your skin dry and dehydrated; replace the lost moisture with a great, water based product. Go for something unscented and hypoallergenic: the sun can cause hypersensitivity in your skin.

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Recent research has shown that including certain foods in your diet on a regular basis can improve your bodies capacity to protect itself against sun burn. Obviously, you will still need to wear your sunscreen, but a little extra help from inside will help to keep you doubly safe. Snack on fruits and veggies with red pigment in the skins: tomatoes and strawberries are great options.

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Even covered in SPF, on a hot day it is likely that you will start to feel a little singed under the sun. If you do begin to burn, it’s always useful to have a sarong handy to cover yourself up. Go for something in a pretty, light fabric: this way you’ll be able to stay cool and keep yourself shielded at the same time.

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Supplement your strong facial sun block with a stylish wide-brimmed beach hat. This will help to protect the delicate skin on your face from harmful UV rays, and will also have you looking cool and summer-chic on the sand.

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After you’ve arrived home, showered and rinsed off the sand from your day at the beach, it’s always a good idea to apply a great after-sun product. There is a wide variety of these available on the market today and they help to replace lost moisture, soothe singed skin and prevent peeling.

It is so important to look after your skin in the summer; if you’re planning to spend a lot of time at the coast, you’ll definitely want to take a variety of precautions to make sure you’re protected all the time. This list of 8 beach skincare tips should help to keep you safe and sunburn-free: have you got any great suggestions of your own to add to it?

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