insideKENT Magazine Issue 39 - June 2015 | Page 82

FASHION+BEAUTY beauty AND THE beach WOULDN’T IT BE NICE IF COME SUMMER WE COULD JUST SLIP INTO OUR SWIMWEAR AND ENJOY THE SUN’S RAYS WITHOUT A CARE IN THE WORLD? TO GIVE YOU A HELPING HAND, WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER OUR TOP TIPS AND TRICKS TO GET YOU PREPPED AND READY FOR THE BEACH SEASON. BY SARAH REDMAN medium/dark for £14.50, is the perfect summer body moisturiser. Used daily, it builds up a healthy bronzed glow without the full-on fake tan and will leave you smelling gorgeous with super soft summer skin. Infused with aloe vera, this product is soothing for your skin, whilst the Aromaguard fragrance technology subtly hides any fake tan smell leaving a refreshing summer fragrance. www.sttropeztan.com BODY Everyone needs a spot of TLC and pampering every so often, and if you combine this with your summer prep then what could be better? Start by trying some simple everyday routine changes for your body. Firstly, The Body Shop’s Body Polish, available in either Satsuma or Strawberry. Retailing at just £5 you won’t get too upset if someone steals your shower gel! This gentle daily exfoliant buffs away dead skin cells whilst smelling good enough to eat. www.thebodyshop.co.uk Not everyone uses an SPF lotion throughout the winter, but it should be your go-to beauty essential, especially in the summer. The sun is still there even if it’s hiding behind a few clouds so this Piz Buin Allergy Lotion SPF 30 (available in a range of SPFs, £6.75) is perfect for everyday use as well as being water resistant and kind to sensitive skin. www.pizbuin.com/uk A good moisturiser goes a long way, and that baby soft skin can have you not only looking, but feeling great. St. Tropez’s Everyday Gradual Tan Body, available in either light/medium or FACE Your face will thank you in the long run if you look after it now, so try Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant (£41) this summer. This rice-based exfoliator with sylicylic acid will dissolve dead skin cells and polish your skin. Just apply the plant-based microfoliant daily in circular motions over your face and wash off. www.dermalogica.co.uk After a day soaking up the sun’s rays, your skin may need a bit of attention. This Burt’s Bees Aloe and Linden Flowers Aftersun Soother will work a treat on sun-damaged skin. Retailing at £10.75 this product is hydrating and quick absorbing. www.burtsbees.co.uk 82 There has been a long raging war between an effective sunscreen and the shine it can leave behind. Team this with the hot weather and for some, shine is all they see – but not the healthy ‘summer glow’ they were after. Thankfully, Vichy has bought out a product to combat our shine woes. The Normaderm Total Mat (£13) goes that little bit further than your regular matifying powder using blotting technology to combat shine, sweat and sebum for both men and women. www.vichy.co.uk Lastly, if your skin needs a little brightening ‘pick me up’ look no further than Lush. You can’t miss their stores – the aroma floats down the street, enticing you