Summer Glow

Everybody likes a good glow in the summer. The dilemma everyone faces is how to get that gorgeous summer glow. You could bake yourself a blistery bronze, or you could spray on that brassy brown. That's all the choices you have, right? Wrong. A perfect summer glow is achieved by many different methods. The most important thing to remember is that you skin is your greatest asset, so be nice to it! Sure, a baked bronze looks nice when you're young and at the beach, but what about later? Is that glow really worth it when you look 10 years older than you really are? Or how about when you get skin cancer? Not a pretty sight to see.

Fortunately, it has become increasingly easy to get the best of both worlds! Try a moisturizing lotion and mix in a bit of your favorite bronzer, or even a dab of self-tanning spray/lotion/cream. Or, buy a lotion that already has a bit of self-tanner in it. My favorite is Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer. It even comes in a "firming" formula, which knocks out two birds with one stone if you're trying to get "bikini ready"!

When it comes to self-tanning there are three imporant things to remember:

1) EXFOLIATE

2) Always use something with SPF, even if you're only going to be outside for a little while (you'll thank me in 20 or 30 years when "Where Are They Now" comes out with a Jersey Shore edition)

3) followthedirections

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I can't say this enough. If the self-tanner says apply sparingly around knees and knuckles, apply sparingly!

If the self tanner says wash hands after application, wash hands!

The directions are there for a reason (so you don't end up splotchy/orange/streaky), and if you follow these three golden rules, you will end up with a beautiful, sun-kissed look!