The weather is getting warmer, school is almost out, and the beach is calling your name… You know what that means?! Summer is nearly here! Although it seems like summer in Hawaii is all year round, these up coming months will be prime beach time. So, whether you’re planning a vacay to the islands or you’re a bonafide Hawaii-resident, we’ve got some tips to help you gear up for some fun in the sun:

Sunscreen/Tanning Oil

The most essential thing you should be sure to have on you AT ALL TIMES (or stashed away in your beach bag) is sunscreen. The suns rays are definitely intense during the summer months, which means protecting your skin should be your priority. Oh yea, read the labels on your sunscreen and ditch any that contain oxybenzone that is harmful for YOU as well as the reef. Luckily for you, Born of the Water carries Ao Organics sunscreen to protect you while you enjoy a fabulous beach day. Craving bronzy skin? Ao Organics has all your tanning oil needs, too!

Exfoliate

Want to have beautifully soft skin and deepen your summer tan? Then exfoliate with ‘Ili Kope! With their line of coffee scrub and sugar scrub, your skin this summer will be glowing. And the best part, you’ll smell like a coconut latte!

Haircare

If you’re planning on spending hours in the sun, salt water or chlorine, don’t forget to take care of your hair! Invest in a deep conditioner to help keep your hair from becoming brittle or damaged from the elements. Don’t have deep conditioner? Just massage in some coconut oil for deliciously hydrated tresses!

Hydrate

The most simplest way to keep your skin glowing and avoiding heat exhaustion: drink lots of H2O! Making sure you get a minimum of 64 oz of water per day will help you to avoid break outs and keeps you hydrated to enjoy sun-filled day (especially if you plan to celebrate summer freedom with mimosas)!

Bikini Raid

Last but not least, we definitely recommend checking out your bikini stash BEFORE summer's in full effect. Inspect your swimwear and try them on to see if they’re still fitting you in all the right places, or it’s time to retire that extremely loved Brazilian bottom you’ve had for 5 seasons… Whatever the case may be, stop by Born of the Water to replace your favorite swimsuit pieces or just simply add to your bikini collection (don’t worry, we won’t judge you).