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You’ve been waiting all year for a chance to lie out on your beach towel, but are you ready to don that cute new bikini? Here are our top tips for getting beach-ready!

1.    Wear SPF

You know you should wear SPF all year long, but in the summer it’s especially important to slather on the sunscreen. Try using a moisturizer or foundation with SPF to streamline your morning routine. If you’re spending the day at the beach, don’t forget to reapply frequently!

Products to try: Badger SPF 30 Sunscreen for Face & Body, Ombrelle Sport SPF 15 Spray

2.    Get your glow on

Having a healthy glow is still in style this summer – but please, skip the tanning beds! There are so many options for at home self tanners that will save your skin from sun damage without sacrificing that beautiful bronzed look. You can take your pick from creams, lotions, sprays, and foams. Try a gradual tanner for controllable, buildable results or a tinted bronzer for deeper hues that develop more quickly.

Products to try: Coppertone Moisture Mist Tan Continuous Spray, L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Tinted Self-Tanning Lotion

3.    Be Firm

It takes a lot of courage to break out the bikini, so every little confidence-booster helps. Thankfully there are many firming creams and patches available to help you feel more comfortable at the beach. Note: anti-cellulite treatments require dedication, be sure to follow directions to a tee for the best results.

Products to try: Nivea Body Good-bye Cellulite Patch, Vaseline Firming & Radiance Age-Defying Lotion

4.    Toe the line

It’s time to get your feet sandal ready. With the new foot files and pedicure kits available it’s easy to give yourself an at-home pedicure that will make your feet look like they came straight from the spa – at a fraction of the cost.

Products to try: Revlon Pedi-Expert Pedicure Kit, Dr. Scholl’s For Her Exfoliating Stone File, Glysomed Foot Balm

5.    Stay hydrated

When the sun’s beating down, it’s especially important to keep yourself hydrated. Nothing can ruin a day at the beach quite like a sun stroke. Stainless steel bottles are considered the safest bottles to use as they are BPA-free and do not leach any chemicals into your water. Water bottle totes are also available to keep your water nice and cool.

Products to try: New Wave Enviro Stainless Steel Water Bottle, ThinkSport Stainless Steel Sports Bottle, New Wave Enviro Insulated 1L Bottle Tote

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