Skin care

5 Things to Do Now for Flawless Skin by Summer

Get glowing from head to toe by bikini season with these must-read tips

by Sarah Carrillo

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Enroll in Body Bootcamp This is not a call to hit the gym (although that certainly doesn't hurt); rather, hit the derm and spa. Spring is the perfect time to prep your skin for all that bikini- and shorts-wearing you'll be doing in summer. "If you wait until June, it'll be too late," says New York City dermatologist Dr. Rebecca Baxt.

To start, take a look in the mirror. If there are any brown spots, spider veins, or other "distractions," then make an appointment to get them zapped. Baxt also suggests microdermabrasion (for your face and body), chemical peels, or intense pulsed light treatments to help get rid of dry winter skin and make skin tone look more even.

You can also start laser hair removal now (if you're into that) so you can get through the whole series of treatments before summer, Baxt says.

If you can't make it to a dermatologist or esthetician, Los Angeles-based esthetician Gina Marí suggests using a body scrub regularly at home for softer skin. Baxt says adding products with vitamin C will help even skin tone.

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I use less moisturizer in the summer.

by nicky22 Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate

I actually wear SPF all year long but usually keep it at SPF15 for winter. Getting excited to bust out the SPF50-70-100

by kimihavens Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 07:40AM Report as inappropriate

Rating higher than usual .. kind of a bum kick (to me, not y'all). I forget to put the Retin-A cream down and pick up the Sunscreen .. got to try that bareMinerals. Some very good suggestions/reminders here ... for everyone (ok, especially me .. the hard-headed one).

by islands4me Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 12:11PM Report as inappropriate

This reminds me I have to get a facial moisturizer with sunscreen soon!

by Chris213 Monday, March 25, 2013 at 09:45PM Report as inappropriate

great article thanks

by Nicole2814 Monday, March 25, 2013 at 03:53PM Report as inappropriate

Not sure about this article because my country is hot and sunny all year round, unless it's raining.

by Zeaundra Monday, March 25, 2013 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate

OMG.....so excited for Spring, especially since its snowing where I live today. UGH! Great article though....cool products too.

by jenn8779 Monday, March 25, 2013 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips, can't wait to try out that bareMinerals sunscreens, I'd never heard of it before!

by sportimonki13 Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 03:50PM Report as inappropriate

Nice tips

by EricaC123 Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 11:22AM Report as inappropriate

Excellent suggestions! I especially like Fresh's "Sugar Scrub" to exfoliate and soften my skin!

by GigiSD Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 04:20PM Report as inappropriate