Head-to-toe tips
Update your beauty
routine for spring
and summer
By Tasha Turner
You’ve turned the clocks ahead
and the calendar says it’s spring, so why not
revisit your skin-care routine. You can get that
“my skin always has a fabulous glow” look
easily by following these simple suggestions.
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maintain a healthy glow, so if you tend to perspire choose an oil-free or mattifying formula
that will help to absorb oil and give a smooth,
shine-free finish. “If you were using a cream
cleanser in the wintertime, change to a soap-free or mild foaming cleanser,” Graf says.
Products to try
Kirkland Signature™ by Borghese Age-
Defying Protective Moisture Lotion
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 70
Exfoliation
In many parts of the country, winter’s brutal winds and cold, wet snow may have left your
skin dull and uneven. If so, don’t despair. rough
elbows, cracked feet and dry legs can be
repaired. exfoliates such as sugar scrubs, loofahs, dry brushing and gentle chemical peels
can give the skin a brighter, smoother appearance and have you bikini ready in no time.
“the key to great-looking skin is not just
about exfoliating, but exfoliating properly,”
says dermatologist Jeannette Graf, a costco
member. Before getting into the shower,
slough off any signs of dry, rough patches by
dry-brushing skin with a scrub. start at the
ankles and stroke upward lightly on the legs,
arms and stomach. For sensitive areas, such as
your face, neck and décolletage, sugar scrubs
are super gentle but get the job done.
Products to try
Strivectin Instant Moisture Repair
Moisturizing Lotion ( Costco.com)
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum
Products to try
Nutra Sonic Professional
Face & Body Cleanser ( Costco.com)
Olay Professional Pro-X
Advanced Cleansing System
Light moisturizing
Warm weather is the perfect time to
change your moisturizer and cleanser. stash
those heavy-duty creams and switch to lighter
lotions and serums. serums allow you to continue to hydrate the skin and get anti-aging
benefits, but without the intense weight.
“In the summertime the skin tends to get
oilier, so you may want to go to something
sheerer and lighter,” says Graf. the key is to
Sun protection
In everything from makeup to lip balms
to face creams, a broad-spectrum sunscreen
with a sun-protection factor (sPF) of at least
30 is essential every day in any climate.
“try chemical-free mineral-based sunscreens for your face,” advises Graf. “they are
great for a number of reasons, including the
fact that [they] can go around the eye area
without burning.” they are also generally
lighter and don’t clog pores. don’t forget
about your hairline, neck and ears, as the sun
shines on those spots as well.
skip lotion and apply sunscreen directly
as soon as you get out of the shower. “I recommend putting it on while you are naked so
that you don’t miss a spot, even if it’s with a
body lotion that is sPF 15,” says Graf.
When you apply it is important as well.
“Put it on 20 to 30 minutes before you go out,
because it takes that long for it to absorb into
the skin,” Graf adds.
Hands and feet
the boots and gloves are gone. here are
some tips for achieving great-looking hands
and feet without going to a spa. to remove
hard calluses, start by soaking your feet and
hands in warm water with a scoop of hand-
and-foot soak before exfoliating.
“Feet require a little more muscle, so use
a pumice stone [for] extra smoothness,” says
manicurist dawn sterling. Afterward, moisturize with a hand and foot cream for three to
five minutes and then wrap hands and feet in
a warm towel for a few minutes to allow the
moisture to sink in. continue to do this all
season, as your feet and hands will constantly
dehydrate from long dips in the pool and
walking in flat flip-flops.
For a quick pick-me-up, try changing
your nail polish. After a long, dreary reign of
black, gray and purple polishes, brighten
things up with hot new shades: corals, aqua
blues and fiery reds.
Products to try
All About Feet Beauty Care Foot Set
( Costco.com)
AmLactin Moisturizing Body Lotion
The Costco Connection
In addition to the products suggested
here, Costco warehouses and Costco.com
carry a range of top brand-name items to
cover health and beauty needs from head
to toe, including occasional “opportunity
buys,” at great value.
“summer is about keeping the skin moisturized,” says Graf, “and by exfoliating and
moisturizing and protecting the skin with sun-block you are really on the right track.” C
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Costco member Tasha Turner is senior beauty
editor at essence magazine. She has also contributed to Instyle and Tyrabanks.com.
