What's In Our Beach Bags?
Take a peek into our bags with this list of beach must haves. Some are obvious (spf!) while others you likely haven’t discovered yet. We’ll also breakdown mineral vs. chemical sunscreen, recommend some can’t put down books, and of course give you the rundown on beach bag hair essentials.
keep scrolling for baby beach tips☀️
Did you know?
We have a Little Free Library at revive! Check the basket in our front lounge and you might find some of these titles. Don’t forget… if you take one, leave one. Links to our summer must-read books are below ⬇️
The End Of Her by Shari Lapena
Then She was Gone by Lisa Jewell
The Mental Load: A Feminist Comic by Emma
Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
SPF is non-negotiable⚠️
Sun protection falls into one of two categories: chemical and mineral (physical). While both provide sun protection, chemical sunscreens and mineral sunscreens differ in their active ingredients as well as the way they protect against UV exposure.
Chemical sunscreens are “absorbers.” Their active ingredients are organic compounds that absorb UV rays and allow light into the skin. Through a chemical reaction, these chemical compounds convert UV rays into heat, then release that heat from the skin.
Mineral sunscreens are “reflectors.” Their active ingredients include zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which act as physical blockers. These minerals form a protective barrier on the skin and reflect harmful UV rays before they make contact with the skin’s surface.
Which do you prefer: mineral or chemical?
EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen SPF 46 ✨mineral
Supergoop Every. Single. Face. Watery Lotion SPF 50
While we have a ton of other beach bag recommendations (baby powder, headphones, hat, speaker, steel water jug, coozies) we are highlighting a category we know best: hair. These will protect your hair and help achieve a beautiful air dried beach look. Read up on keratin treatments for an even better air dried effect.
Toddler Tips
try applying face sunscreen with a makeup brush
use baby powder (without talc) to get sand off everything. Makes for dry hands and bums!
bring a few ziplock freezer bags for wet bathing suits & dirty diapers
use a clip on stroller fan to keep babies cool during nap time & boardwalk trips
simply dig a hole for hours of entertainment