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Summer Skin: How to Get a Sun-Kissed Glow without the Rays

June 17, 2016

Summer is here, which means sun-kissed skin is in! Finally you can say goodbye to your pale winter look. While it is tempting to play by the pool and soak up the sun, those rays can be harmful to your delicate epidermis. It is important to practice good skincare and slather on the SPF to combat long-term skin damage, but how do you get a sun-kissed look under all that sunscreen? Here are a few tips to get the glow while ditching the tanning beds and harmful sun exposure.

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First Thing’s First

Hydration is key to any skincare routine, whether you are trying to achieve a subtle glow, or simply want an overall flawless complexion. Drink those eight glasses of water a day, and be sure to use a gentle exfoliator once a week to slough off dead skin. Moisturize daily with a lotion fitted to your skin’s needs to keep dryness and excess oil at bay.

Bronze Away

Bronzing cream or powder is a great way to make it look like you spent all week on an island, without actually having to step foot outside. Simply buff the product into places where the sun would normally hit like the tops of your cheeks and bridge of your nose, and you’ve got beautifully bronzed skin in no time. Just be sure not to go too dark with the color, as it can look muddy on fairer complexions.

Fake It

Self-tanners are a must-have for achieving that deep glow, and there are a multitude to choose from. Gradual tanners are great for fair complexions because they are not too dark, and won’t stain the sheets. Regular self-tanners with guides are another option for beginners as this helps zebra-like streaks from forming all over your body.

Spray it On

Spray tanning is the quickest way to get a deeper color, and can have you going from Gwen Stefani to Jennifer Lopez in a few hours. The booth does all the work, and you can get it done on your lunch hour in a pinch. Just remember to wash off before bed, or you may wake up to an orange nightmare.

While you may not have the time to vacation in Hawaii or lay out by the beach all summer, no one will be the wiser when they see your beautiful new tan! If you do spend some time out in the sun, remember the sunblock, and visit a Dermatology Surgery Center to regularly check any skin issues.

 

Today’s post was written by Brooke Chaplan, a freelance writer and blogger. She lives and works out of her home in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She loves the outdoors and spends most her time hiking, biking and gardening. For more information contact Brooke via Twitter @BrookeChaplan.

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  1. CosmetopiaDigest says

    June 17, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Great tips! I love using a bronzer on my face and fake tan on my (otherwise GREY) legs in the warmer weather.
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    • Stacie says

      June 18, 2016 at 9:33 am

      LOL! I have the whitest legs on the planet and they don’t see the sun ever anymore. Stacie xo
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  2. Allison says

    June 17, 2016 at 10:00 am

    Great tips for safe “tanning”!
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    • Stacie says

      June 18, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Thanks Allison! Stacie xo
      Stacie recently posted…Summer Skin: How to Get a Sun-Kissed Glow without the RaysMy Profile

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  3. Lola Seicento says

    June 17, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    Great tips! Hydration definitely is the key!

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    • Stacie says

      June 18, 2016 at 9:31 am

      I agree! Nothing worse than dried out skin. Blah! Stacie xo
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  4. NORAH says

    June 17, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    Stopped going in the sun years ago so I do love spray tans!
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    • Stacie says

      June 18, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Same here! I completely regret my days in the sun. Stacie xo
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  5. Phyrra says

    June 17, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    I’m not into tanned skin on me but it looks good on other people!
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    • Stacie says

      June 18, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Your skin is gorgeous! Stacie xo
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  6. Shipra says

    June 17, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    Great tips! I love adding a little bronzer to my cheeks for a nice summertime look! 🙂

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    • Stacie says

      June 18, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Thanks! I’m a year round bronzer myself. Stacie xo
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  7. Babi says

    June 18, 2016 at 12:12 pm

    I’m pretty tan all year round, except for my legs! Great tips!

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  8. destany says

    June 18, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Great tips for those who are looking for those safe ways!

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  9. Bailey says

    June 19, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    Great tips! I’m not much for any kind of tanning, but I do love the glow of a radiant bronzer from time to time.

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    • Stacie says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:50 am

      I agree! I prefer a nice glowy tan rather than a sun damaged skin looking tan. Stacie xo
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  10. Lisa says

    June 19, 2016 at 10:20 pm

    Great tips! I’m not tan at all and need all the help I can get to fake it!

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    • Stacie says

      June 20, 2016 at 8:49 am

      I agree! I actually think a good fake glow looks better than a sun damaged one. Stacie xo

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  11. Zoey says

    June 20, 2016 at 1:27 am

    I really like to use bronzer to warm up my face. The rest of my body stays pretty pale though!

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  12. Colleen Boudreau says

    June 28, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    Great tips! I love bronzer and spray tans!

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