Scubaism

Seawater can be murder on hair and skin. So mycosmeticsurgeryblog published some handy beauty tips for scuba divers to deal with constant salt water exposure.

• Stay Hydrated: If you aren’t properly hydrated, your body can’t do its job.

• Sunscreen: You are on a boat surrounded by reflective water in direct sun. WEAR A HIGH SPF SUNSCREEN like Anthelios.

• Lip Balm: Make sure it has at least a SPF 15 sunscreen!

• Mirror: A small compact is a good idea. As always, use it to check your nose because you will have boogies.

• Paper Towels: Kleenex will usually not be tough enough so bring a few paper towels that you have folded and stored into a Ziploc bag instead.

• Make-up: I use a foundation and some Bare Escentuals mineral powder and I only apply it once in the morning.

• Hair: I suggest you also apply something like PHYTO PLAGE Protective Sun Veil to help protect your hair. You can wear a non-rubber, breatheable skull cap if you want. Under Armour makes a good one but don’t think it will offer you protection like a neoprene hood will.

• Nails: I personally like to dive with short nails. I can rip a nail off in less than 5 minutes of walking on a boat.