6 Ways to Prep for Bikini Season

Your beach season to-do list

After a long wait, summer is finally here, bringing with it the promise of sunny days, beach outings, and plenty of outdoor fun. As you prepare to hit the sand and surf, it’s important to ensure you’re ready to look and feel your best. Whether you’re planning to lounge by the pool, engage in thrilling water sports, or simply soak up the sun, having a beach season to-do list can help you stay on top of your game. From achieving smooth, radiant skin to protecting your body from the harsh summer elements, there are several steps you can take to be beach-ready. Here are seven essential tips to help you prepare for the ultimate beach season experience.

1. Smooth out your legs and bikini line

Before you head out into the sun sporting a bikini, you may want to wax your legs and bikini line to prevent stray hairs from turning up. Or, better yet, get laser hair removal starting a couple of months before summer, and you’ll be fuzz-free permanently! If you’re already on top of your game and have completed a series of laser hair removal sessions, make sure to get regular touch-ups to maintain your silky smooth skin.

2. Exfoliate and moisturize

Sloughing off dead skin cells is essential in the summer when you keep layering on sunscreen, self-tanners, and other products that leave oils on the skin. A gentle exfoliating product can buff away rough skin to reveal a smooth complexion, and be sure to follow up with a moisturizer formulated with ceramides and peptides, too.

3. Try multiple sunscreens

You might consider using different sunscreens for your face, body, lips, and hair, depending on the specific products and your needs. This is because some sunscreens are only formulated for the body and aren’t necessarily hypoallergenic, while others are specifically designed for the face with self-balancing color and contain ingredients that are fragrance-free and perfect for sensitive skin. You could also opt for an all-in-one sunscreen designed to be used on both the face and body to streamline your summer skincare regimen. Use a hair shield product to protect your strands against damage from the sun, salt, and chlorine. Pro tip: Make sure all of them are at least SPF 30 and protect against both UVA and UVB rays!

4. Stay hydrated

Be sure to carry water with you — as the temperature goes up, so does the risk of dehydration. You should be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water per day.

5. Get a spray tan

If you’re craving a head start on your bronze, hit up a salon to get a professional spray tan that’ll leave your skin looking flawless and smooth-looking. Just make sure to do this after you’re done with your laser hair removal sessions!

6. Schedule a pedicure

Before slipping into your new favorite sandals, treat your toes to a professional pedicure. You can even match your polish to your look. Hello, next-level accessorizing!

7. Get a Hydrafacial

Give your skin a deep clean and a boost of hydration with a Hydrafacial. This treatment uses patented technology to cleanse, extract, and hydrate your skin, leaving it looking refreshed and glowing. It’s perfect for addressing summer skin concerns like dehydration and congestion from sunscreen and sweat!

Fun in the sun

There’s nothing like a little TLC to get you in the summer spirit. Stick to these tips and tricks, and this beach season will be the best one yet! For even more confidence-boosting treatments, visit LaserAway, the nation’s leading aesthetic dermatological provider. From reversing existing sun damage with a Clear + Brilliant laser facial to freezing away stubborn fat areas with CoolSculpting, LaserAway has you covered!