{"id":343,"date":"2018-05-18T15:59:12","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T15:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/collectivelycarolina.com\/?p=343"},"modified":"2018-06-02T18:09:17","modified_gmt":"2018-06-02T18:09:17","slug":"skin-prep-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collectivelycarolina.com\/staging\/4719\/skin-prep-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Prep for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Even though it&#8217;s been raining for the past one million days in the Carolinas, I think it&#8217;s time to chat about prepping your skin for the sunny days that are (hopefully) ahead!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/53508313-480202777840760716.preview.editmysite.com\/uploads\/5\/3\/5\/0\/53508313\/editor\/0bc65da9-2ec9-4745-b0bc-7f30d055964b.jpg?resize=707%2C881&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Picture\" width=\"707\" height=\"881\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>My 3-step process for successful self tanning:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1. Exfoliate<br \/>\n2. Moisturize<br \/>\n3. Tan<\/strong><br \/>\nTo me, this kind of seems like common sense, but I also understand that self tanning really freaks some people out. If you do it right\u00a0<em>(and not too often)<\/em>, you can keep a really pretty summer glow even when you don&#8217;t have the time to be out in the sun!<\/p>\n<p>My favorite exfoliating scrubs that won&#8217;t break the bank are any of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/J27b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tree Hut Sugar Scrubs<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/J26A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">any of the St. Ives scrubs<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; both are available at any drugstore! Use one of these in the shower to prep for your tan.<\/p>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsense-widget\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mobile-optimize=\"true\" data-options=\"%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225aff2903dd4edbd091e36607%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\"><script> !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb = new Date().getTime().toString(); p = '\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/widget-script.js?cb=1526671450446?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script'); <\/script> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/#\/?options=%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225aff2903dd4edbd091e36607%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\" width=\"705px\" height=\"275px\" frameborder=\"0\" seamless=\"\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE END --><\/p>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsense-widget\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mobile-optimize=\"true\" data-options=\"%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225aff29b6be7a44fe76121853%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\"><script> !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb = new Date().getTime().toString(); p = '\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/widget-script.js?cb=1526671450446?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script'); <\/script> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/#\/?options=%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225aff29b6be7a44fe76121853%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\" width=\"705px\" height=\"275px\" frameborder=\"0\" seamless=\"\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE END --><\/p>\n<p>Next step: moisturize. I&#8217;m not super picky about what body lotion I use but typically either use something by\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/J27S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aveeno<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/J27W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vaseline Intensive Care.<\/a>\u00a0After I get out of the shower, I make sure that my skin is super moisturized so that my self tanner will go on evenly. Let it soak in for a few minutes before you move on to your tan. I also moisturize my face with my favorite\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/J3a9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aveeno Daily Moisturizer.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsense-widget\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mobile-optimize=\"true\" data-options=\"%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225aff2aa061d1ddde4b61c082%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\"><script> !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb = new Date().getTime().toString(); p = '\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/widget-script.js?cb=1526671450446?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script'); <\/script> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/#\/?options=%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225aff2aa061d1ddde4b61c082%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\" width=\"705px\" height=\"275px\" frameborder=\"0\" seamless=\"\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE END --><\/p>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsense-widget\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mobile-optimize=\"true\" data-options=\"%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225aff2c364df128db0a20abe3%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\"><script> !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb = new Date().getTime().toString(); p = '\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/widget-script.js?cb=1526671450446?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script'); <\/script> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/#\/?options=%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225aff2c364df128db0a20abe3%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\" width=\"705px\" height=\"275px\" frameborder=\"0\" seamless=\"\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE END --><\/p>\n<p>My trusty self tanner that I&#8217;ve used since high school is most definitely the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/J28v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">L&#8217;Oreal Sublime Bronze Self Tanning Mist.<\/a>\u00a0I wear it in Medium and it has never failed me. It has a 360-degree nozzle so it&#8217;s easy to spray your back, etc. if you need to. During the summer, I probably use this twice a week to maintain a little bit of a glow. After moisturizing, stand on towel and evenly spray the areas you want to be tanned. Wait at least 5 minutes for it to dry before putting on clothes! I love this product because it is very lightweight and builds really gradually. With this, you don&#8217;t have to be worried about &#8220;missing a spot&#8221; because it blends so nicely and only gives you a slight glow.<\/p>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE START --><\/p>\n<div class=\"shopsense-widget\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mobile-optimize=\"true\" data-options=\"%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225aff2c50dd4edbd091e44330%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\"><script> !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb = new Date().getTime().toString(); p = '\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/widget-script.js?cb=1526671450446?cb=' + cb; e.src = p; doc.body.appendChild(e); } if(typeof window.ss_shopsense === 'object'){ if(doc.readyState === 'complete'){ window.ss_shopsense.init(); } } }(document, 'script', 'shopsensewidget-script'); <\/script> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"\/\/shopsensewidget.shopstyle.com\/#\/?options=%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%225aff2c50dd4edbd091e44330%22%2C%22version%22%3A1%2C%22pid%22%3A%22uid5761-39693319-18%22%2C%22size%22%3A200%2C%22columns%22%3A3%2C%22rows%22%3A1%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.shopstyle.com%2Fapi%2Fv2%22%2C%22iframeHeight%22%3A275%2C%22iframeWidth%22%3A705%7D\" width=\"705px\" height=\"275px\" frameborder=\"0\" seamless=\"\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!-- COLLECTIVE WIDGET CODE END --><\/p>\n<p>My other favorite self tanner is actually a moisturizer + tanner so you can skip the moisturizing step that I explained above! 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