Summer is here and the weather seems to be cooperating, save for a few thunderstorms (which are really just a reprieve in the middle of a heat wave--not that I'm complaining), which means you're probably frequenting sandy areas close to large bodies of water. And while we know that bathing suits and bikinis are essential components of summer (not to mention a great summer read), it's not everything you need to have a great day by the beach. Here are seven other beach essentials that you may have missed.
Clarins Sunscreen Care Oil Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($36)
Okay, so yes, technically you already know that you need to bring a sunscreen to the beach, but what you may not have considered is an alternative to your run-of-the-mill cream. Long gone are the days when using an SPF 4 tanning spray was acceptable (if you’re still doing it, please stop), but technology has come very far and this dry oil SPF is proof. Not only will it promote healthy skin (and even promote a healthy glow), but it will actually protect your skin and is magic for the SPF-phobes. (Oh, PS: It’s water-resistant and will work in your hair, too.)
