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Your Perfect 10 Beach Body

What's a perfect beach body without perfect skin?  If you've been working on tightening your arms and abs to look fab on the shore, make sure your skin is ready for your summer fun, too. Get gorgeous from head to toe with these must-have treats.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Best for Face: Restorsea Rejuvenating Day Lotion SPF 30

This hydrating cream provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB defense against sun damage while helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  It’s hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and formulated without parabens, PEGs, phthalates or mineral oil, making it safe for acne-prone and sensitive skin.

$150, available at Bergdorf Goodman

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Best for Lips: Kiss My Face Lip Balms

This summer protect your lips naturally with the new Kiss My Face Lip Balms. Offered in delicious flavors including Pina Colada, Strawberry Lemon and Just Peachy, your lips will be kissably sweet all summer long.

$3.49 each, available at Whole Foods

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Best For Your Bikini Line: Bikini Zone Medicated After Shave Spray

Avoid discomfort down there with this conveniently-sized spray specially formulated to provide fast relief from the potential effects of hair removal.  No longer will skin irritation or ingrown hairs put a damper on your day at the beach.

$8.49, available at Ulta

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Best for Legs: Caudalie Divine Body Collection

Posh summer soirees call for your legs to look their very best. The Caudalie Divine Legs is a luxurious, silky lotion that nourishes, illuminates and gives your legs a sexy glow.  For soft-to-the-touch skin, the Divine Oil moisturizes skin with a subtle, floral and sun-kissed fragrance that ripe for summer loving.

$32-$49 each, available at Caudalie

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Best for Body: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Melt-In Milk

This brand new launch from La Roche-Posay has a fast absorbing non-greasy texture with advanced UVA/UVB protection to hydrate and protect your skin from the sun’s brutal blaze.

$36, available at drugstore.com

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Best For Body: JĀSÖN Aloe Vera 98% Moisturizing Gel

If you’re recovering from mild sunburn, you’ll want to pamper your skin with this refreshing gel hydrator. Aloe vera softens and revitalizes chapped, moisture-starved skin and helps normal skin retain moisture.

$7.27, available at drugstore.com

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Best for Knees and Elbows: Bliss Super Minty Soap ‘N Scrub

Slough away dead skin cells to reveal soft, glowing skin with this exfoliating body scrub that cleanses and smoothes skin with jojoba beads and peppermint. Pay extra attention to your elbows, knees and heels, which tend to be areas where dry skin is more likely to accumulate.

$32, available at Sephora

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Best For Back: Glo-Therapeutics Back Acne Treatment

Get a beautifiul back treating your skin to this salicylic acid body spray which treats blemishes and congestion by helping to prevent the growth of acne-causing bacteria.

$32, available at Glo-Therapeutics

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Best for Elbows: Naked Princess Body Souffle

Before you bear arms this summer, do away with any dryness left behind by months of long-sleeved tees with this mega moisturzing body treatment.  Your skin will soak up the goodness infused with olive, jojoba, and rice oils, plus cocoa & shea butters for maximum skin conditioning.

$55, available at Naked Princess

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Best for Feet: Herban Sole Soak and Scrub

This blend of anti-inflammatory epsom salt and stimulating tea tree and lemongrass essential oils targets the tough skin on the soles and heels.  Use the scrub by either dissolving it in water as a relaxing soak or massaging directly onto the feet as an invigorating scrub.

$20, available at Herban Body Care

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