Follow this helpful check-list with all of the beach day necessities, so you can safely enjoy a hot day out at the beach, without worrying about your Rosacea-prone skin heating up.
Beach Day Packing-list for Rosacea & Sensitive Skin
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¨ Hat (wide-brimmed hat like this cute one , a fun wide-brimmed straw sun visor or baseball hat)¨ Shade Screen or Beach Umbrella (shade is your friend!) We like this easy clamp Adjustable Umbrella you can attach to any beach/camp chair.
¨ Bathing Suit (you may want to try a bathing suit like this, with UV blocking fabric)
¨ Cover-up (try an spf cover-up for more skin protection)
¨ Sunglasses (go for function over fashion - polarized anti-glare are best)
¨ Sandals (We love Rainbow sandals and flip flops)
¨ Sunscreen (we love Vanicream products SPF 50 & SPF 35)
¨ Extra Sunscreen (Bring spray-on sunscreen for extra coverage during the day)
¨ Lip Sunscreen (like Burt's Bees or Vanicream)
¨ Cold Water (Bring a few refillable water-bottles. Tip: 1) Freeze 1 full water bottle the night before - leaving space at the top for water to expand. This slow-melt will allow you to drink cold water in the heat. 2) Freeze a water bottle half full the night before & just add water to it the next day so you have some to drink right away that is still cold, as the "iceberg" melts)
¨ Small flexible ice packs or frozen gel packs (if you're getting too warm, place ice packs or frozen gel packs under a towel and put on the underside of your wrists, back of your neck, bends of your elbows, or backs of your knees to cool down quickly. Not recommended to put on your face.)
¨ Snacks (be sure to include some watery snacks like grapes, apples & watermelon)
¨ Hand Wipes (I like the individually wrapped ones)
¨ Beach Towel (I like big thick ones)
¨ Beach Chair (get yourself up off the hot sand with a comfy beach chair like this one)
Post-Beach Skin Care
Remember after spending an afternoon at the beach it's important to gently cleanse away all the sunscreen, sand, salt, oils and debris from the day.¨ Use a gentle washcloth on your sensitive face (we recommend Fairface Delicates with a gentle cleanser (we love Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin 8 oz pump).
¨ You may even need to *gently* wash your face and body twice, depending on how thick and hardy your sunscreen is.
¨ Remember not to scrub. You can still wash to clean gently without irritating your sensitive skin, which is especially important after spending the day out in the sun.
¨ Moisturize right after cleansing to seal in the extra moisture your skin will need after being out in the sun. We love CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. It's creamy and very moisturizing all year round.
Did we forget something? Tell us what your beach day essentials are so we can add it to our list!
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