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HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR SUN-KISSED SKIN

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SBU chapter.

Hi everyone! I am just coming back from my Spring Break trip to Florida and decided to share with you all how I maintain my tan, and keep my skin feeling healthy and smooth! 

The 4 main steps I take to maintain my tan: 

1. Moisturize! 

Either lotion, cocoa butter, baby oil, or whatever you can do to keep your skin smooth and hydrated will help you to keep your tan, as well as prevent peeling skin! (eek!) 

2. Hydrate your skin by drinking LOTS of water. 

Your skin reacts with what you consume. It’s important to drink a lot of water to prolong the life of your skin cells. 

3. Shower in lukewarm water. 

Taking hot showers can dry out your skin and cause it to peel. 

4. Wear white. 

Wearing white makes your tan stand out! Tanned skin with any white outfit makes you look like a bronzed goddess.

I'm a Junior Strategic Communications major at Saint Bonaventure University, also known as the greatest place on earth. Hobbies include eating ridiculous amounts of food, watching Scandal and swimming. I'm probably wearing converse.