How an L.A. It Girl Does Vacation Beauty in Costa Rica Inline

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    Hitting the local farmer’s market for fresh tropical fruits, vegetables, and cheeses was the first order of business. But not before I made my little sister braid my hair.

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    Now to the beach! Finding sunscreen that’s both effective and comfortable has been a challenge for me. For face, Supergoop! is a solid choice. It’s gentle, has a great consistency, and doesn’t pill.

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    An afternoon snack of guava, rambutan, and guanábana (aka soursop).

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    Fresh out of bed. The humidity and salt water give the best bedhead. No products required.

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    My skin loves the Hydrating B3 Serum and Jellyfish & Peptide DNA Repair from Aliangé. And naturally, Coqui Coqui makes the chicest and best-smelling mosquito repellent.

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    DIY full body exfoliation courtesy of the fine, mineral-rich, volcanic sands of Playa Negra.

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    No, I did not steal this from your Pinterest board. This is what a casual stroll in Puerto Viejo actually looks like.

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    Pre-surf selfie. The last time I surfed in Costa Rica, my sunscreen melted off and I burned so badly I could barely sit for days. This time, I had Riemann P20. It’s magic. It lasts through 10 hours of sand and surf with zero reapplication.

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    Costa Rica maintains its impressive biodiversity thanks to environmental conservation areas that keep over 25 percent of the country's land protected. This capuchin monkey greeted us as we walked through Cahuita National Park on our way to Playa Blanca.

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    You can’t help but fall in love with this place. I mean, they have sloths and monkeys on their currency. Need I say more?