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The Do’s and Don’t’s of Using



When it comes to a person’s beach bag, everyone has a different idea of what should go inside: books, music, snacks…the list is endless. But one thing we should all be sure to have in our beach bags? Sunscreen! We’ve all heard the importance of using sunscreen to protect us from sunburn and skin cancer, but simply slathering it on isn’t enough to keep you protected from the sun.

Follow these sunscreen dos and don’ts to keep your skin protected:

DO

Apply and reapply often! The recommended reapplication timeline is every 2 hours when you’re in the sun. If you spend a lot of time in the water and aren’t using waterproof sunscreen, you might want to reapply more often.

Use hats, shirts, cover-ups, umbrellas, and more to keep you out of the sun as much as possible.

Apply sunscreen even on a cloudy or cold day. You can still get burned even if it’s cloudy, and the temperature of the day has nothing to do with the sun’s ability to burn your skin.

Use a sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB rays

DON’T

Rely on your makeup’s built-in SPF to be enough to keep you safe. You’re likely not applying enough or reapplying often enough for makeup to be an effective sunblock.

Assume that because you have darker skin you’re immune to the sun’ss ability to burn you.

Apply sunscreen to your infant without first consulting a pediatrician.

Assume you only need sunscreen if you’re on the beach. Sunscreen is for daily use, too!

Waste money on SPF higher than 50, as there’s no evidence to support that SPFs higher than 50 are any more effective at protecting you from the sun.

Looking to plan a vacation to the beach? DO use the best vacation rental company in Myrtle Beach, Surfside Realty!

Three Vacation Rental Specials For Your Fall Vacation



Looking for a warm beach escape this fall? We’ve got four properties you’ll love that all have specials for this fall. Check out these awesome Surfside Beach vacation rentals for yourself:

Above The Mango Deck

Special: Book a new weekly reservation for Sept or Oct and receive $200 off, a free grill and free linens. Starts 8/21/18

This fantastic beach house is just steps to the beach and offers an awesome view of the ocean. Above the Mango Deck accommodates 14 and offers a private 12×20 swimming pool, sundecks and a hot tub.

Sea Dreams

Special: Book a new weekly reservation in 2018 and receive 20% OFF! Starts 8/22/18 and does not apply to weeks of Thanksgiving or Christmas

This beautiful vacation rental in Surfside Beach is a dream come true. It sleeps up to 28 people and is just steps from the beach and close to restaurants and the pier. It also offers a private swimming pool (10′ x 23′) with a pool heat available! During the winter months, you can even rent out the home by level if you don’t need the whole place to yourself!

Rainbow’s End

Special: Book a new weekly reservation in September or October and receive 15% OFF! Starts 8/21/18

This dog-friendly rental is just across the street from the beach and a cozy vacation haven for up to 8 people. Rainbow’s End is across the street from the beach with easy beach access.