By: Maryanne Salvat
With summer in full swing and temperatures rising, weekend getaways and happy hours with family and friends are sure to make for great times. To make sure you are fully prepared for what the summer heat has to offer, here are a few of my raves for this season.

Sun protection is essential, and the SAINT JANE Beauty Body Ritual Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is a must. This body skincare and sun protection multitasker is a clean hydrating luxury body lotion that protects skin with its SPF 30. Thoughtfully made with Sacred Lotus, Orchid Flower, Passionflower and Green Tea, the soft texture beautifully calms and soothes skin. SAINT JANE Beauty Body Ritual Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen provides your body with essential vitamins A, C and E, and works to visibly brighten dark spots and strengthen your skin barrier.

Another fave is the The Outset Hydrasheer™ 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. The Outset is a clean skincare brand co-founded by Scarlett Johansson and Kate Foster. The formula’s light texture is suncare meets skincare. This 100% mineral SPF 30 defends against premature signs of aging by shielding skin from UVA/UVB rays. A blend of powerful botanicals, including Snow Mushroom and the signature Hyaluroset Complex, help soothe and moisturize to complement any skincare routine.

The Sara Happ Lip Scrub is wonderful addition to any post beach beauty routine. This lip scrub eliminates dry, flaky skin, immediately leaving lips soft and supple.
Iris & Romeo Lash Up Peptide Thickening Mascara is a great way to enhance your natural, beachy, glow. Inspired by Founder Michele Gough Baril’s wellness journey living with a free-roaming herd of horses in Northern California, this jet-black mascara draws its inspiration from the Friesian Horse. With a dark black coat, a strong but agile body, and thick wavy mane it represents the beautiful balance of nature and performance, replicating it in a clean mascara. The patented wax blend wraps each lash in a strong but flexible coat, keeping them long and lifted from morning to night.

Sun cover goes along with enjoying all the wonderful activities that Summer has to offer. COR Straw Sun Hats are a great way to keep the sun out of your face. This comfortable straw sun hat is fitted with an interior flex-fit sweat wicking headband. With an assortment of cloth printed brims, it’s the perfect accessory for sunny beach days.

For those hot days on the Pickleball court, Mental Game Hat by Courtgirl has developed a translucent brim that provides UV protection yet allows you to see the ball while you play. The snug bungee cord in the back allows the hat to be adjustable and doubles as an emergency ponytail holder.

And finally for those gorgeous summer sunsets, Sunshine Punch cocktails, the ready-to-serve rum, citrus cream cocktail is sure to bring fun to any gathering. Some delish concoctions include:
The Sunburn: Mix Sunshine Punch, pineapple juice, and coconut rum in an ice-filled shaker. Pour into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with an orange wedge.S
Partly Sunny: Mix equal parts Sunshine Punch and sparkling water in an ice-filled Collins glass. Garnish with mint and an orange twist.
With these items in your beach tote, the summer months will surely be unforgettable.
