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Fall-Proof Your Tan: 5 Tips To Keep Your Summer Glow

Take your slice of summer well into the fall

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Ah, the sun-dappled memories of your summer escapades... The tanned skin glows with the remnants of sun-showered days, making you feel like a golden goddess. As the seasons slowly shift and autumn starts to take over, a question arises: how to prolong that radiant tan that stands as an hommage to all hedonisms of summer?

There are no fancy magic tricks involved, no mystical incantations, just practical techniques and advice that have stood the test of time. You have the option to try all five tips or just one or two. At the forefront stands the guardian of suppleness — hydration. Think of it as the elixir that keeps your skin's canvas vibrant and receptive. The ritual of sipping water becomes your skin's ally, extending your glow from the very core. And then there's the matter of exfoliation, a graceful shedding of the old to welcome the new. And don't worry about stripping away your tan through exfoliants — we'll explain exactly what to look for in an exfoliator so that it works toward extending, not removing, your tan. As we move on to other tips, remember, protecting your skin is non-negotiable, so keep on using sunscreen. Now, join us on the way to a tan that will have a longer encore than your favorite summer anthem. Stay golden, you sun-kissed goddess!

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