Skincare

6 ways to prep your skin this summer

Here comes the sun.

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1. SCRUB UP

A change in season can wreak havoc on our skin, leaving it feeling dry and flaky. Give your complexion a refresh with an exfoliating scrub to cleanse and buff away dead skin cells. This heavenly maple scented scrub features natural AHA and quartz to help clean and polish for a glowing complexion.

Epzen AHA Exfoliating Body Wash, $22

2. BARE ALL

If you shave, it’s best to opt for a good-quality razor that’s gentle on skin. Pair with a soothing shaving gel to reduce redness and irritation. If you’re feeling brave enough for a DIY wax, try naturally formulated body strips and follow up with a calming oil to soothe the skin. Marzena Natural

Body Wax Strips 40 pack, $17.99

3. HYDRATION STATION

Heat and humidity can play a huge role in how dry and irritated our skin feels. Reach for a super-hydrating daily body lotion that’s got hyaluronic acid as the star ingredient to help lock in moisture.

Everyday by Frank Body Hydrating Body Lotion, $15.99

4. FEELING FIRM

Uneven, bumpy and sagging skin are all completely normal, but if you’re after a little confidence boost, try switching up your body lotion with a firming formula. Trilogy’s firming lotion uses a dreamy trio of rosehip oil, aloe vera and caffeine to help smooth, tighten and tone your body.

Trilogy Firming Body Lotion, $28.05

5. FAKE IT

Try a gradual self-tanner for natural colour. Tanning drops are great, too, for a sun-kissed look, and they can be added to moisturisers. For something more heavy duty, try bronzing foam by Bali Body with a hydrating formula.

Australian Glow Gradual Tanning Moisturiser, $19.99 and Bali Body Self Tanning Mousse, $29.95

6. HAPPY HANDS

Soothe dry hands with this nourishing cream featuring panthenol and almond oil to help repair chapped skin.

MoliCare Skin Hand Cream, $10.29

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