Whether you’re planning a day at the lake or escaping the STL for a beach vacay, summer is the perfect time to make a splash. But time in the waves and sunshine can cause problems for your skin and hair. Ditch the damage with the right beauty products—and yes, that includes lots of SPF.
sport mineral sunscreen cream
badger
Protect your skin with this mineral sunscreen—the first to receive the rigorous reef-friendly Protect Land + Sea Certification. The formula contains just four 98% organic ingredients: mineral zinc oxide, sunflower oil, beeswax and sunflower vitamin E. The result is a sunscreen that not only protects you from UV rays, but also is better for the environment.
$18.99 from badgerbalm.com
ultimate sun protector clear stick spf 60+
shiseido
This sunscreen stick combines broad-spectrum sun protection with skin care benefits, making it ideal for use on the face and neck. The formula includes licorice extract and soy lecithin to help improve uneven skin tone, while argan oil helps hydrate. Thanks to its transparent application, the result is a smooth finish that works over or under makeup.
$33 from shiseido.com
sos rescue spray
tower beauty
A cooling mist can be a great beach hack. It will help you feel refreshed no matter the summer heat, and your skin will be much more hydrated. This spray is designed to soothe your stressed out skin, and it’s pH balanced, alcohol-free and fragrance-free. Hypochlorous acid acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, protecting your skin from bacteria, reducing redness and calming irritation.
$28 from tower28beauty.com
hydration detangler + uv barrier
rahua
Not-so-fun fact: Sun exposure is not great for your hair either. It can cause dryness, breakage and color fading. Protect your locks with this detangler, which adds a weightless shield to protect from photodamage and other environmental stressors. It also boosts shine and strengthens hair thanks to rahua, morete and sacha inchi oils.
$36 from rahua.com
original liplux lip balm sunscreen
coola
When it comes to sun protection, it can be easy to forget about our lips. This balm offers SPF 30 protection. The formula includes cupuaçu butter, raspberry seed oil and jojoba seed oil, so it also nourishes and hydrates your lips. If you’re spending a lot of time outside, make sure to regularly reapply.
$15 from coola.com
cheirosa 62 perfume mist
sol de janeiro
After a day of fun in the sun, you may not want to smell like sweat and sunscreen—especially if you’re heading straight to evening plans. A summery body spray can be a great way to refresh yourself while still capturing the feeling of sun-drenched days. This viral body and hair mist has notes of pistachio, salted caramel, jasmine and vanilla.
$39 from soldejaneiro.com
