With all the heat and humidity in the summer, you need to change your beauty routine to keep your skin looking its best.

Always use sunscreen.
Whenever you are going to be out in the sun for an significant period of time, always use sunscreen. Don’t bake in the sun at tanning salons or at the pool. The beauty of a tan isn’t worth the price of skin cancer. Instead, lather on the sunscreen and use one of the latest sunless tanning products on the market. Or you can head to your local salon and get a spray on tan! The experts at the salon can make sure your tan looks even and natural.

Ease up on the makeup.
In the summer, you don’t need heavy makeup. Skip foundation and instead use a bronzer or tinted moisturizer instead. Leave sticky lipstick and goopy glosses at home. Opt for a tinted lip balm for just a touch of color, while protecting your lips. Softlips offers fabulous flavors with just a hint of color.

Use an oil-free moisturizer.
Your skin needs hydration, so you can’t skip moisturizer altogether in the summer. However, you should switch from the thick creams you use in the winter and use a lighter, oil-free moisturizer instead. You also need to hydrate your skin from the inside out. In the summer, drink plenty of fluids. Drink 8 tall glasses of water each day … even more when you exercise.

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Foods rich in antioxidants and vitamins are great for your skin. Instead of a fast food lunch, choose a fruit salad instead. Berries are especially high in antioxidants, which are essential to keeping your skin glowing.

Exfoliate every two weeks.
Exfoliate your body from head to toe every two weeks to slough away dead skin cells and keep your skin looking refreshed and radiant. Don’t rub too hard when exfoliating, however. Using too much pressure will cause irritation and inflammation.

Enjoy the rest of the summer and look good too!

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As the weather changes, fashions change dramatically too. Gone are sweaters, wool suits and dark colors in favor of cotton dresses, capri pants and bright colors. It’s fun to update your wardrobe every season, but it’s not usually fiscally possible. This summer, instead of completely overhauling your wardrobe altogether, buy just few versatile dresses, tops and bottoms, then add key accessories to keep your look updated with the latest trends.

Accessories can make or break your look. You can add glitz to a basic black dress, color to a neutral outfit or funk to a conservative ensemble by choosing the right accessories.

Here are a few of our favorite accessories for summer. (more…)

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Do you want to treat yourself to spa-like treatments in the comfort of your own home? Here are some great skincare and bath products that are popular among today’s hottest stars.

ME! Bath Ice Cream Gift Set: You can have your ice cream without gaining a pound. Relax at home with these top selling bath fizzes. Celebrity fans of ME! Bath Ice Cream products include Hayden Panettiere, Paris & Nicky Hilton, and Ashlee & Jessica Simpson. Get the set at MEbath.com for only $28.

Murad Power of Pomegranate Body Spa Set: This set features Energizing Pomegranate Body Wash, Energizing Pomegranate Body Polish and Energizing Pomegranate Whipped Body Cream. It will rejuvenate dull skin to restore its glow. Celebrity fans of Murad Pomegranate products include Kristen Davis, Kristen Cavelleri and Jeff Probst. This set is available at drugstore.com for $35.

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This holiday season, Calvin Klein Fragrances is introducing three limited-edition products to the best-selling Euphoria fragrance line.

The new collection includes:

• Collectible 3.4oz fragrance adorned with Swarovski crystals
• Decadent body silk moisturizer
• Sparkling solid compact also bejeweled with Swarovksi crystals

The crystalline edition eau de parfum limited edition features the signature Euphoria bottle. It is decorated with floral etching and bejeweled with Swarovski crystals, making it a must have collectible item.
$75.00

The body silk moisturizer is an ultra luxe silicon-infused body gel that lavishes the skin like silk. The package is decorated with a sensual floral design and features a convenient pump.
$40.00

The limited edition sparkling solid parfum compact is a luxurious solid perfume infused with subtle shimmer. The compact is decorated with Swarovski crystals and comes in a delicate satin pouch with a silver accent.
$45.00

The Euphoria Crystalline collection is available at Macy’s and other fine department and specialty stores for a limited time beginning November 2007.

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