Warmer weather is upon us and that means time for vacations under the hot sun and countless hours spent in the chlorinated pool and salty sea water. All these fun outdoor activities are good for the soul but so dehydrating on the skin. If you're looking to get rid of dryness and in need of moisture, look no further than a gel body lotion. Gel lotions are super-hydrating, lightweight and quick-drying. They'll leave you soft and smooth without any greasy residue. Get ready to put the heavy creams and body butters on hold and slather on one of these refreshing gel moisturizers.
While we all tend to think that a well-deserved spa day includes a relaxing deep tissue massage, a brightening peel and some necessary facial extractions, spas around the country are offering some brow-raising ways to keep you looking beautiful. Human stem cell facials, IV manicures and avocado body wraps are just a few of the many treatments making headlines these days. And although they may seem all sorts of strange, they are definitely a beauty aventurer's dream. Ahead, we rounded up some wonderful — and weird — spa treatments any trendsetter would want to book stat.
Sunscreen needs to be applied to the entire body. That includes smaller areas that we might not consider like the ears, the back of the neck and, of course, lips. The skin on our lips is especially thin, so it's important to always use an SPF lip product to avoid burns in the summer.
There are lots of things we look forward to in summer. Days at the beach, the fireworks on the Fourth of July and having a great excuse to completely revamp our wardrobes. But there's one thing we dread during this sizzling season: chafing. Since most of us don't have thigh gap, the rubbing of our inner thighs together as we're out enjoying the weather can be a real pain in the, well, thighs. And we can also experience the nasty sensation from our bras (sports and otherwise) as they come in contact with our hot, humid skin.
You've heard about them time and time again — but are they actually as good as everyone says they are? Certain skin care products seem to have a legendary quality to them — whether it's because your mom used to keep it out of reach when you were a kid or because it's been featured in just about every Instagram #shelfie ever.