Pack Your Beach Bag Right

4:00 PM, May 16 2012

By Suzanne Hall

The following is a guest post from our friends at The Chalkboard by Pressed Juicery.

This summer, get your toes in the sand without losing your cool with this simple round-up for your beach bag. Who says you’ve got to sacrifice the health of your skin and hair to lay in the sun? While it’s true that caution is necessary with those melting summer rays and a beach umbrella may still be a natural beach babe’s best friend, we’ve picked a few other all-natural favorites that will keep your look fresh and un-frazzled!

There are 6 points to keeping pretty at the beach: inner hydration, outer hydration, sun protection, hair care and smooth skin – that’s five and the sixth is up to you. Whether it’s a giant pair of sunnies, that polka-dot bikini or your own dazzling smile, pulling off the quintessential beach look is all about having fun! Pack your beach bag right and come home sun-kissed, gorgeous and hydrated!

Body oil may seem better suited for a bubble bath, but for all you multi-taskers out there, a natural body oil can be your secret weapon at the beach! Pop a bottle of body oil while you're sitting in the sand and slather your knees and toes. As you take a stroll or bury your feet in the sand the oil and sand will create exfoliating action better than the best spas in the world!

By now you may have heard how much TCM loves Josie Maran Cosmetics! Josie's sunscreen lotion is no exception in her line of powerhouse beauty products. Josie has crafted this lotion with care, including the physical sun blockers that normally leave a pale finish, yet delivering a product that absorbs seamlessly into the skin! With the signature argan oil blended in, this sunscreen lotion also provides luxury-level moisture.

Almost every brand these days makes travel-sized versions of their best products for the avid traveler. Take advantage of this and tote along travel-sized products to the beach. Most of us love the look of sea-soaked locks, but for those with color-treated hair a quick shampoo can keep your color locked in. Using an all-natural shampoo like Rahua ensures that you're not rinsing any chemicals into our beautiful environment.

Keep your cool with help from this new British brand! Pop this spritz into your bag for instant refreshing anywhere you go. This innocent little bottle refreshes, regenerates, boosts collagen and reduces inflammation. B&B's clear and simple packaging reflects the value they place on keeping products as pure as possible. With only 11 ingredients in the bottle, each one has been hand-selected for maximum effectiveness.

Stay hydrated! Experts agree that the number one thing you can do for your skin is to keep it hydrated and, naturally, we love the Coconut and Chlorophyll h2os from Pressed Juicery!