If you’re worried about your beach trip creating havoc on your skin, here are a few tips to get you prepared and ready to make the most out of your summer vacay without stressing over those UV rays!

Layer that SPF

1. If you have time, I recommend visiting Bella Medspa to prepare your skin to fight off those sun rays. I always like to get a Laser Genesis and a Hydrafacial MD treatment before I go anywhere where the sun’s rays might not be ideal. Both of these treatments will help your skin build collagen while also hydrating to make your skin look plump and juicy while maximizing sun protection.

2. Pack your vitamins. Seriously, don’t be like me: I always forget them! Your skin needs extra antioxidant protection when you’re out in the sun daily.

Apply SPF every two hours to make sure you are protected at all times. DON’T use cheap spray sunscreen on your face. I really like the image SPF 50 clear layered with Her Shade Original 45. For your body, I recommend Neutrogena Baby SPF 50 (the pink and white tube). I use it on my kids as well.

Apply Vitamin C topically in serum and also orally (hello, fresh orange juice!) to protect your skin from the sun from the inside out. These are my favorite Vitamin C products:

Skinceuticals C E Ferulic is one of the best vitamins for clear skin. This vitamin C serum helps neutralize free radicals induced by UVA/UVB, infrared radiation (IRA), and ozone pollution (O3), which may lead to visible signs of accelerated skin aging. In addition to antioxidant protective benefits, C E Ferulic improves signs of aging and photo-damage, the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and the loss of firmness, while brightening skin’s complexion.

Use Vitamin C

These Vitamin C lotions are formulated with the newest, highly stabilized form of Vitamin C for healthy, radiant skin. The 30% formula contains one of the strongest concentrations of Vitamin C available. Contains THD Ascorbate, a very powerful form of Vitamin C Brightens dull skin Provides a full line-up of antioxidants, including Vitamin E and Coenzyme Q10 Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.