(BPT) - Closing out summer with a relaxing vacay or planning a beach day? Summer may be speeding by but there's still time left for outdoor excursions and fun in the sun. Walgreens makes it easy to enjoy and prepare for sunny excursions with everything you need for your end of summer bag that's also easy on the budget - from drinks and snacks to high-performing sun care products.
Quality summer skin protection without the splurge
Sun protection is crucial during summer months due to increased exposure to harmful UV rays. Protecting your skin from the sun's rays can prevent sunburn, premature aging and significantly reduce the risk of skin cancer. From barrier-boosting SPF to cooling aloe gel, Walgreens offers affordable alternatives that rival prestige picks.
Big summer energy, small summer budget
With value top of mind, Walgreens helps you stock up on end of summer essentials while staying on budget. Think cooling deodorant sprays, electrolyte drink mixes, travel-ready hand sanitizers and sweet snack packs that make your beach bag ready for outdoor fun. This is outdoor preparedness, simplified: protect, hydrate, refresh and snack smart.
"As we enter the final stretch of summer, it's important to remember that UV rays and high temperatures are still in the forecast," said Sonali Kshatriya, Senior Manager of Clinical Program Excellence and Innovation. "Whether you're hitting the pool or taking a final vacation before back-to-school, prioritizing sun protection and hydration is key - even when it's cloudy outside."
Here's a list of the top 10 end of summer must-haves to help stock your vacay or beach bag, according to a Walgreens pharmacist:
Sun Protection and Skin Care
1. Walgreens Radiant Facial Sunscreen SPF 40 gives you premium, sheer broad-spectrum protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays while moisturizing skin for a glowy, radiant finish. Recommended for normal, combination or dry skin, this lightweight formula absorbs quickly and won't clog pores.
2. Walgreens Sport Sunscreen Continuous Spray SPF 50, Fresh provides broad-spectrum SPF 50 UVA/UVB protection while also being water resistant for up to 80 minutes and won't run into your eyes. It contains no oxybenzone, CFCs or added parabens.
3. Secret Aluminum Free Cooling Spray Deodorant For Women in Peach & Vanilla offers 72-hour odor protection, cooling skin by 10 degrees. It's versatile and provides a soothing sensation and long-lasting freshness.
4. ChapStick SPF 15 glides on smoothly and evenly, providing a protective lip balm featuring an ultra-hydrating formula with 11 moisturizing ingredients along with SPF 15 sun protection.
5. Walgreens Hand Sanitizer + Aloe & Vitamin E effectively eliminates 99.99% of many common harmful germs and bacteria in as little as 15 seconds. Best yet, it contains moisturizers to leave your hands feeling soft.
Hydration and Snacks
6. Smartwater Vapor Distilled Premium Water Bottle, 33.8 fluid ounces offers purity you can taste, leaving you feeling refreshed whether you're running errands, working out or soaking up some sun poolside.
7. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier - Sugar Free Electrolyte Drink Mix is scientifically and clinically tested to be more hydrating than water alone, with 5 essential vitamins: B3, B5, B6, B12 and vitamin C. It's also sugar-free and low calorie, with just 20 calories per serving.
8. Nice! For You Snack Mix Blueberry Pie, 2.25 ounces provides tasty blueberry-flavored yogurt pie crust cookie gems, butter toffee almonds, blueberries and cranberries for easy snacking when you're at the park, the beach or the gym. Each snack mix is just 140 calories, in a small package that won't take up too much space in your summer bag.
After-Sun Relief
And - in case your summer sun preparedness didn't go as planned - some Walgreens pharmacist-approved after-sun care and treatment recommendations:
9. Walgreens Dye-Free After Sun Gel cools and soothes skin while helping restore moisture. Just what your body needs after a day in the sun. Safe to use on sensitive skin, this refreshing aloe-based gel replenishes moisture and softens skin with a non-oily formula that absorbs quickly for easy application on legs, arms, shoulders, back and face to help prevent peeling.
10. Walgreens Ibuprofen Tablets, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, can help reduce inflammation, pain and redness associated with sunburn. They are most effective when taken early, even before the redness fully develops. With bottles available in a range of sizes, shoppers can pick up a travel size to keep handy when they're on the go.
All packed up and ready to go
Walgreens can help savvy shoppers find value on everyday end of summer necessities, everything from portable snacks to sun care and more, in one convenient place. For even more convenience and value, grab the Walgreens Summer Essentials Kit, a curated bundle valued at more than $50 for only half the price at $24.99. Pre-packed and ready to go, it's the perfect one stop solution for summer on the run.
Shop these and other summer essentials online at Walgreens.com or at your local Walgreens store.