It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The woolies are packed up, our skin and hair snap back into shape, and the heavy winter emollients and creams make way for SPF and bronzers. There’s nothing like the sunshine to inspire us to bare some skin after months of being bundled up. Before moving your skirts and open-toed sandals to the front of your closet, invest in some well-spent grooming time. A little bit of preparation time will keep you looking (and feeling) your best, all summer long.

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Oh Glow on

Oh, Glow On!

When skin is still damp, treat it to a rich moisturizer, paying special attention to those winter neglected areas like feet, knees and elbows. If you like a glow, get one safely with a sunless tanner. Just be careful around ankles, knees and heels, where the colour can collect. A little goes a long way!

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Natural Inspiration

The Sensitive Type

Keep your underarms and legs touchably soft with a hair-removal cream. Hair removal creams are known for their moisturizing ingredients. Veet Natural Inspiration Hair Removal Cream contains nourishing avocado and shea butter and is safe for sensitive skin. It glides on and rinses off in a cinch, and has a fresh scent. Best part? It keeps your skin hair-free twice longer than shaving. It comes in a handy pump, too, to make application a breeze.

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A Gentle Buff in the Buff

The cruel winter likely dried out your skin. Whip it back into shape by gently exfoliating in the shower with a scrub or loofah and use a gentle warm water temperature. Hot water will further dry out skin. Once out of the shower, gently pat the skin dry, rather than scrub it with your towel.

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smooth for weeks

Smooth for Weeks

For the ultimate in long-lasting smoothness, try a wax kit. Waxing leaves skin hair free for almost a month. Just think: only a handful of waxing sessions will have you smooth for the entire summer! Whether you are headed to the beach, pool or just want extra time in the mornings, Veet Natural InspirationsReady To Use Wax Strips are straight-forward and simple to use. This wax’s formulation contains 95% naturally-sourced ingredients like pine tree resin and aloe vera, to keep skin silky smooth. Use them to keep your legs, underarms and bikini line soft and smooth, and never fear razor bump or nicks again!

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Pretty up your pedi

Pretty Up Your Pedi

Make your pedicure last by applying polish in a cool, dry place. The heat and humidity can wreak havoc on a polish’s ability to stay put. Ensure that you can leave toes free to dry for as long as possible, to avoid smudging. Reapply cuticle oil as soon as you see or feel any dryness, and touch up your top coat every few days to keep your pedicure sealed.

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best foot forward

Best Foot Forward

Springing for a regular salon pedicure can take a toll on your budget. Say goodbye to rough edges and hard soles with new Amopé Pedi Perfect . This handy electronic foot file buffs feet to a beautiful, soft and smooth state in a less than a minute, with no salon appointment required! Fast, effective and so easy to use, only a light touch is needed to smooth feet to a baby soft touch.

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Protect and prevent

Protect and Prevent

Before venturing outside, it’s important to protect. Since your stems likely haven’t seen the light of day since last summer, delicate skin can be vulnerable to sunburn. Smooth on a SPF before heading outside: your future self will thank you for the preventative measures you take today.

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