SUNNY DAY MAINSTAYS

First Things First

Just 15 minutes under the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays can result in wrinkles. Block out the harm with HissyFit’s Saving Face, a natural anti-aging foundation that’s packed with SPF 50. The lightweight formula is water-resistant, so dipping into the waves is just fine. For extra-sensitive baby skin, try Blue Lizard, recommended by Ellen DeGeneres, CNN, WebMD and a host of dermatologists across the country.

($49, Saving Face, www.hissyfit.com; $14.99, Blue Lizard Sunscreen for Baby, www.crownlaboratories.com/bluelizard)

Hats On

Give your face an extra shield with a pretty hat. This one, from Outdoor Research, is made with a UV-resistant, durable nylon/polyester fabric and comes in four pastel shades. The simple, elegant graphics give the bucket design a grown-up sophistication.

($27, Solaris Bucket Hat, www.outdoorresearch.com)

Bikini Zone

Finally, a company that’s dedicated to hair removal in a natural way. These easy-to-use, mess-free Parissa Wax Strips keep skin smooth for up to six weeks. No hot wax. No scary tweezers. Just press the strip on, then zip off.

($9, Parissa Wax Strips, www.parissa.com)

Lip Service

You know you’ve got a product that works when tennis champion Serena Williams, swimming star Amanda Beard and pro snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler put their names on it. Mission Skincare teamed up with these athletes and others to find out what they wanted in a product, and the result is a line of lip balms with SPF 15, each with a different flavor to represent the athlete’s personality. Strawberry, pomegranate, orange and mint are just some of the choices available.

($3.99, Serena Williams’ Pomegranate Lip Balmer, www.missionskincare.com)

Good Day, Sunshine

A staple for all outdoor summer activities, sunglasses are chic and useful. This pair from Fantas Eyes has the perfect combination of dark shades and a fun, zebra-design rim.

($20, FE-Tribeca, www.fantas-eyes.com)

It’s a Wrap

You’ll feel like you’re relaxing on art when you use these stylish beach towels, which are designed to resemble watercolor paintings. The super-soft material has a swift-dry finish, so you and the kids can move back and forth from water to sand without thinking twice. Personalize the towel with a monogrammed design for less than $10.

($39, Ocean Reef Beach Towel, www.potterybarn.com)

Keep It Clean

These cleaning pads from Aveeno are like baby wipes for adults. One side is textured to exfoliate and rid sweaty skin of dirt, grit and sand, while the other smooths your complexion. Hypoallergenic and oil-free, these gentle wipes are safe to use on tots, too.

($7, Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Cleaning Pads, www.drugstore.com)

And a Pretty Bag to Stuff It All In…

Flip & Tumble’s reusable 24-7 bag comes in an array of bright summer colors. Don’t let the featherweight of this carryall fool you—each one holds up to 25 pounds. The nylon material allows you to toss the bag into the wash machine for simple cleaning and fast drying after a day in the sun. Or try a vibrant two-sided scarf from Bobo that folds and ties into a unique bag. Adjust the wrap for bags big and small.

($9, 24-7 Bag, www.flipandtumble.com; $48, Bobo DIY Bag, www.bobowrap.com)