☀️ How to Prep Your Skin for Summer (Glow-Up Edition)
Summer skin is all about hydration, radiance, and that soft sun-kissed glow. Whether you’re planning beach days, weekend brunches, or simply want to feel that girl energy — your skin deserves some pre-summer love.
Here’s a step-by-step glow-up skincare routine to prep your body from head to toe:
1. 🧽 Exfoliate Regularly
Exfoliating removes dead skin cells and makes everything — from your lotions to your self-tanner — absorb better.
Glow Tip:
Use a gentle scrub 2–3 times a week or alternate with dry brushing.
Best Products:
- Summer Fridays Overtime Mask
- Tree Hut Scrubs
- Exfoliating gloves (if you like a deeper scrub)
2. 💦 Hydrate (Inside and Out)
Water = glow. Hydration is key for smooth, plump, summer-ready skin.
Glow Tip:
- Drink at least 2L a day
- Use hyaluronic acid or body lotion with glycerin
- Carry a cute water bottle to stay consistent
3. 🧴 Wear SPF Daily
Nothing ruins a glow faster than sun damage. Even on cloudy days — especially on sunny ones — SPF is non-negotiable.
Try:
- Supergoop! Glowscreen
- CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion (with SPF)
- Black Girl Sunscreen
4. 🪮 Dry Brush Before Showers
Dry brushing stimulates circulation and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite and dullness.
How-to:
- Always brush upward (toward your heart)
- Do it for 3–5 mins before your shower
- Use a natural bristle brush
5. 🌞 Use a Gradual Tanner
Want a golden glow without UV damage? Gradual tanners give you that sunkissed look over time.
Best Picks:
- Jergens Natural Glow
- Bondi Sands Gradual Lotion
- Tan-Luxe Drops (mix with lotion)
6. 🪒 Shave + Moisturize
Use a creamy shave product and a sharp razor, then follow with a rich body lotion or oil.
Post-shave musts:
- EOS Shave Cream
- Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
- Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Oil
7. 🧴 After-Sun Care
If you’ve been out in the sun, your skin needs extra TLC. Soothe and nourish it to maintain softness and avoid peeling.
After-sun glow-up:
- Aloe vera gel
- Sol de Janeiro After Sun
- Hydrating body masks
8. 🌙 Double Cleanse at Night
Sweat, SPF, and makeup need to be removed thoroughly. Double cleansing = clean, glowy pores.
Try:
- Oil cleanser + foaming cleanser
- CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser + micellar water
- Cleansing balm + silicone face brush
Final Thoughts
Glowy summer skin isn’t about perfection — it’s about consistency and care. Start now, and by the time summer’s in full swing, you’ll be radiant, soft, and ready for every sunlit moment.
💖 You glow different when you prep for it.
🔗 More body + skincare tips at:
www.timelessglowup.com
