Prepping for a late winter getaway.
Category: Spring, Uncategorized, artistry skin care, exfoliate, seasonal, skin care, winter, winter skin care
By Bridgette Force
One of the greatest things about late winter is a late winter vacation! We toss aside our Ugg and boots for sandals and flip flops and shed our sweaters and scarves for shorts and bathing suits. Then we look in the mirror and realize we might need to help things along before we go walking proudly through the airport in our new vacation apparel.
First let’s deal with the winter white. (No, I am not talking about the color of your sweater!) Self tanners have come a long way in recent years but it is a process to get the results you want. Start by choosing the right product and plan a couple of weeks before you leave to start your self-tanning process. To choose the right product, it is important to choose the right color. Many companies make self-tanners in several different shades. If you have a very fair complexion, choose a light colored self tanner but also purchase a medium shade for later. If you are medium complexion, choose a medium shade, etc.
The next step is to prepare your skin so you get a nice even application that will result in even color. Exfoliate your skin two to three days in a row before you apply the self tanner. I really like using the Amway Body Blends Spa Creations Body Scrub. This is a great exfoliator that happens to contain organic ingredients and is Paraben and Sulfate-free. After exfoliating, moisturize your skin with Amway Body Blends Spa Creations Body Butter. This will lock in moisture and help give you a smooth application of your self- tanner.
When applying the self tanner, don’t try to do everything all at once — you get the best results by applying layers and follow the product application instructions. Remember it is alright to apply multiple coats in one day as long as you wait the recommended process time. After you have achieved the color you want, it’s a matter of maintenance. Moisturize every day, exfoliate and reapply your self-tanner every other day and you will have a lovely, natural looking , safe tan for however long you choose to keep it.
Now we need to get our feet “sandal ready”. I know pedicures are great but a little homework will help get the best benefits from your pedicure and will make it last longer. Start by soaking your feet in a foot bath using Amway Body Blends Spa Creations Foot Bath and follow up using the Amway Body Blends Spa Creations Foot Therapy Exfoliating Scrub to help smooth out those rough spots. Follow up with Amway Body Blends Spa Creations Foot Therapy Foot Treatments which is an intense moisturizer designed specifically for feet. All of these products are Paraben and sulfate-free.
The only thing left is to grab that ticket, pack that bathing suit and head off to the sandy beach for your much needed winter vacation.
