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Josie Marans sunscreen not only protects against sun damage, but repairs and reverses damage already done to your skin. Find it at Sephora or online at JosieMaranCosmetics.com starting at $14.

It wasnt too long ago I was begging for warmer weather, but now when I step outside Im reminded what a double-edged sword Augusta summers are. Lets dwell on the positives, though, and list some beach weekend must-haves.

You wont go to the beach without getting sand everywhere that you dont want it, but with smart preparation you can have as little as possible. One way to do this is by laying out a beach blanket underneath your towels, bags and coolers.

Lands End people who know how to do the beach right sells a velour beach blanket measuring 78 inches by 70 inches that will give you ample room to stake out a beach HQ and keep your water bottles less gritty.

If you believe everything you read, it seems like even good things are supposedly killing us like sunscreen. Thats right, some environmental groups are saying traditional sunscreen might be doing more harm than good.

Im no tree hugger, but Im a sucker for anything that says mineral or all-natural if theres a shadow of doubt in my mind about a product. Josie Marans daily sun protection, using argan oil to create an SPF of 30 or higher, is a great all-natural alternative to slathering on the white greasy stuff.

Josie Marans sunscreen not only protects against sun damage, but repairs and reverses damage already done to your skin. Find it at Sephora or online at JosieMaranCosmetics.com starting at $14.

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