10 Beach Bag Beauties for Under $10.

On the East coast we have been deluged with cool weather and rain, rain and more rain. If and when it ever turns to more summer-like weather and I head to the beach, I have a slew of products that I will be stocking my beach bag with. Check out my must-have beach bag beauties! As the title says, they are all under $10 each.

Jergens Natural Glow Daily Facial Moisturizer with UVA/UVB SPF 20 - $8.99
Fool all your friends into thinking you took a Caribbean vacation with this dual purpose moisturizer that helps you get your glow.

Orly Nail Treatment in Won’t Chip - $7.99
With a quick coat of this tough polish shield you can expect your manicure to last for up to two weeks.

Mission Skincare Fast-Drying Sunscreen SPF 30+ - $9.99
Whether you plan to run a marathon or lounge by the pool, you’re covered with this athlete-engineered sun protection line.

Essence of Beauty Body Mist in Blue Ocean - $5.99
With a light scent of fresh air and ocean waves, this body mist will have you feeling like you’re at the shore.

Vitamin Haircare in Dragonfruit and Kiwi - $6.99
Keep your hair healthy and vibrant this summer by protecting it from UV rays and chlorine with these juicy essential vitamins.

Secret Clinical Strength Antiperspirant Deodorant Waterproof - $9.99
Stay dry and fresh with this powerful deodorant stick that keeps working, even after a long swim.

Mission Skincare Ultra-Hydrating Lip Protector SPF 20 - $3.99
This high-performance lip balm with SPF will protect your pout from the dry heat and damaging UV rays.

Colgate Wisp - $2.49
This perfectly pocket-sized disposable toothbrush will help keep breath fresh and teeth clean no matter where your weekend travels take you.

St. Ives Cellulite Shield Gel Crème - $6.99
Ensure you are bikini-ready with this powerful and hydrating crème that fights cellulite without numerous visits to the gym.

CVS Aftersun Aloe Vera Cooling Gel with Soothing Lidocaine - $2.99
This wonder product not only cools sun-and-wind-damaged skin, but it also helps to relieve minor burns and insect bites, too!

Head on over to your favorite CVS drugstore where you can get these beauties for your beach bag in one quick trip - and within your budget! Now, if the weather could get here just as fast...

Treat Yourself at the Red Door Spa.

Notice I mentioned to treat yourself?

Yes, as I often neglect to splurge on myself with such services, I am sure many of you do too. But if there was ever a time in my life where I need some extra pampering, it is now. I bet for most of us. My planned treat will be a visit to one of the luxurious Red Door Spas.

Much to my excitement, I just learned that the Red Door Spa has a new spa menu. It features a new broader range of treatments with each delivering the highest level of pampering with Red Door's signature standard amenities - as only they would do.

Hmmm.... so what will a choose? A facial, a head-to-toe treatment? A much needed massage or one of their signature stone massages'?

Here are a few services which I am considering:

Ultimate Arden Facial - A facial paired with a tranquil warm stone massage to induce deep relaxation, complimented by a lip or brow wax.

Ceramide Recapture Facial - This deeply plumping treatment uses a line of highly advance, rejuvenating skin care to smoothe lines while strengthening the texture of the skin while enhancing it's ability to hold in moisture.

Signature Stress Melter Ritual - A soothing service with olive oil for a skin softening scrub plus aroma therapeutic body wraps and massages.

Desert Hot Stone Massage - A Swedish massage enhanced by warm stone therapy to warm and relax muscles.

The Red Door Spa also offers a full menu with your standard and more specialized nail, hair, waxing and makeup treatments as well. There is even a menu for the men.

Check out all of the spa treatments offered and locate a Red Door closest to you, by visiting Red Door Spas online or by calling 888.232.2425.

If I Could Turn Back Time...

Simply said, if I could turn back time, I would wear a high SPF each and every day and never burn my skin to a crisp while laying in the sun. Especially as a young teen. Slicking on the baby oil to get burnt to get a dark tan; it almost makes me sick now to think what I put myself through. Besides the risk of skin cancer, which was never talked about in the 80's and 90's, I should have known better than to pre-age my skin.

I still love to sit in the sun, go to the beach and play in the pool. I crave warmth of the sun on my skin and the extra boost of Vitamin D. But I wear a high SPF, usually 30 or 45. At the beach, except for being in the water, I am stationed under an umbrella. I wear a wide rimmed hat and large sunglasses. I think if I had done these things from the start, I would not be dealing with the sun damaged skin that I am dealing with now.

My freckles and age spots are out of control. My dermatologist says that my hyper pigmentation is more of a hormone issue, while the onslaught of freckles and larger spots is definitely due to all of the time I previously spent in the sun without sunscreen.

Dr. Jeffrey Dover, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology, at Yale University School of Medicine and author of THE YOUTH EQUATION recently sent over some great sunscreen advice.

Dr. Dover said that while most people now recognize the direct link between sun exposure and skin cancer, many are confused over which SPF products really protect them. This even prompted the FDA to revaluate the way the industry labels its sunscreens. Dr. Dover recommends wearing at least SPF 15 when spending minimal time outside and SPF 30 or higher when outside for longer or if living in the south.

According to Dr. Dover, only formulas labeled “broad spectrum” guard against both UVA and UVB rays.

Some of his favorites include:

• La Roche-Posay Anthelios 40 Sunscreen Cream with Mexoryl SX - $32
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock with Helioplex, SPF 55 and 70 - $9.49 - $11.99
• skin effects by Dr. Jeffrey Dover Continuous Action Spray Sunscreen SPF 45 with Dermaplex^TM which contains less chemical sunscreens and remains effective for up to five hours - $12.99

High-quality sunscreens are part of the equation, but being fully protected also means re-applying often. Ideally, you should coat every exposed patch of skin with a thick layer of sunscreen,and continue to reapply it every few hours you remain outside (apply more often after sweating or swimming).

“If at the end of the summer you’re still squirting from the same tube that you bought before Memorial Day weekend,you need an education in application,” says Dover, who suggests about one ounce (or a full shot glass) of sunscreen to cover your entire body.

All of the products Dr. Dover mentioned are conveniently available at your local CVS/pharmacy, so you don’t need to travel far for cost-effective and accessible sun protection. The main point is to wear it.