This is the year that I ditch the baseball hat and tennis visor in favor of a pretty, wide brimmed sunhat. I am determined to keep my face out of the sun, and protect my hair. I want a sunhat, and I think I have found one.

This hat is a Packable Wide Brim Hat ($29.95) that is available in a wide array of colors. I am thinking this buttercup shape or just white. While I prefer black, as most of my swimsuits are black (or black based) I think that a black hat will attract heat.
This hat is said …read more

“It is important to only purchase sunscreens that read “Broad-Spectrum” on the label, this will ensure protection from both UVA and UVB rays. Most sunscreens protect against UVB rays, which affect the top layer of the skin and are responsible for burning, but it is just as important to protect against UVA rays, which affect the lower layers of the skin and are responsible for aging. According to Christina Valentine, brand awareness and educational manager for Bare Escentuals and MD Formulations, you should lather up twenty minutes before sun exposure to ensure that it is fully absorbed into your skin. …read more