5 Ways to Prepare Your Skin + Body for Summer

Ladies and gents, the warm, sunny, summer season is right around the corner! It will be here before we know it...which means we need to start summer skin prep, like yesterday. Avoid the panic that sets in around early May when you realize your dry winter skin has been left to fend for itself. Take a deep breath! We're here to help.   This summer, show off your glowing skin you wish you always had. But how?! We want you to walk, stand, dance, and live with confidence in your skin. Let's do this.  

ONE: Exfoliate

Anyone who knows anything about skin care knows that exfoliating is the holy grail for fine, smooth, happy skin. Exfoliating should be done all year round, but should especially be a part of your routine in the summer. The humidity + sweating + the heat provide the perfect ground for clogged pores, ingrown hairs, uneven tones and just overall blah-ness. Exfoliating helps with all of these by working off the layer of dry skin that builds up over the winter. For the body, aim to find a scrub with coarse particles that will assist is sloughing off the skin. For the face, aim for a cleansing brush or a gentle micro-bead exfoliant! Either way, you'll be feeling fresh and smooth!!  

TWO: Reconsider How You're Removing Body Hair

We STRONGLY believe in hair removal, especially because we know how annoying, tedious, and *extra* continuous shaving, waxing and plucking can be. If you are reading this then I want you to think, “Hmmm, if I shave my legs, armpits and bikini line twice per week in the summer months how many times is that. We don't have to be mathematicians to understand that we spend so much of our precious time shaving. Unless you want to walk out the door looking like Edward Scissorhands hands shaved your legs, then you understand that you must take.your.time. Which is great in theory but it's 2018 and we barely have time to eat breakfast let alone shave our legs!   Lucky for all, there is a beautiful and effective hair removal device, designed to:  

1. Save you time
2. Protect your skin
3. Leave your permanently hair-free.

  Yes, you read that correctly. Permanently hair-free. The Tria Beauty Hair Removal Laser 4X is the absolute best way to remove your unwanted body hair. It's the ONLY way we remove our hair.  

THREE: Always Have Safe, Effective Sunscreen

How many times have you arrived at the beach and realized you forgot your sunscreen? What happens next? You either A: Say, “Oh I should be fine without it or B: “Can I borrow yours? We want to avoid both of those scenarios! Firstly, you ALWAYS need sunscreen and secondly, if you're borrowing someone's, you can't totally be sure what is in it. We recommend any of these for your face and these for your body to make sure you're putting the best of the best on your bod.  

FOUR: Clear Up Body Acne

We want you to have clear skin all over. After being covered up in these winter months, it's time to shed the layers. This can be scary for some people who struggle with body acne. We've all be there!! For anything on your face, the Tria Positively Clear 3-Step Acne Solution is the way to go. You can even use it on areas like your shoulders that are easier to reach too! It combines blue light that feels gentle on your skin but works on your acne. For your body, look for body washes that contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Avoid the washes that smell delicious -- unfortunately the added fragrances can flare up body acne.  

FIVE: Dont Forget About Your Precious Feet!!

Last but not least your feet! You always want to put your best foot forward :) Your feet have also been covered all winter so now is the time to treat them right! If you've been rocking a half-decent winter pedicure, remove all the polish and let your toenails *breathe*. You're more likely to have them covered in polish all summer long so take these next few weeks to let them go au naturale. Instead focus on your cuticles, your heels and the other delicate skin on your feet. Exfoliating your feet in the shower is a quick, easy way to remove the dead skin while your skin is moist.   Happy Skin, Happy Summer!