By Yelena Moroz Alpert Summer and beaches are synonymous. However, while the beach may beckon with its cool waves and sunny rays, to your skin it’s anything but a vacation. Why? Damaging UV exposure, salty water, and sandy wind all affect your skin, compromising its natural barrier. “The sea and UV light will especially dry out the skin,” says Dr. Sharyn Laughlin, a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of The Sunscreen Company.