The weather is getting warmer and I'm sure you're ready to be in your shorts, tank tops, sandals, and bikinis. Is your skin ready, sis? If you noticed your skin looking dull, dry, cracked, or rough, try these steps for soft, smooth, hydrated, and moisturized skin this summer! 

EXFOLIATE! Get rid of dead skin! 

WHEW!!!! Girrrrrrl, if you haven't used a good body scrub to exfoliate then your skin is truly missing out. The #1 thing you can do for smoother skin is to exfoliate regularly. Exfoliation is KEY to soft and smooth skin. Exfoliating 2-3 times weekly can help remove a dead layer of skin to reveal velvety-soft skin beneath. Make sure your body scrub is made with moisturizing oils and/or butter for maximum moisture in the shower. You can also try dry brushing and chemical exfoliation. 

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CLEANSE: Use a moisturizing body cleanser

Using a moisturizing body cleanser can make a huge difference in your skin. The right ingredients can trap moisture in your skin and leave you feeling soft and smooth almost instantly upon washing off. If you use a body cleanser (such as natural soap) make sure you follow up with a good creamy body wash as natural soap has the tendency to strip you of your natural oils. It is best to use a body cleanser that is oil-infused with the right oils and butters Try a creamy texture body cleanser! 

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MOISTURIZE: A really GOOD one

Moisturize sis, don't be ashy! There are several types of body moisturizers you can use that will give you moisturized and/or hydrated skin. You can use body butters, body creams, body lotion, or body oil! Each moisturizer serves a purpose whether you have dry, dehydrated, or the "perfect" skin. 

Body Butter- thickest body moisturizer. If you have severely dry skin or rough patches then body butter is the right choice for you. Apply a body butter at night before bed to deeply nourish your skin overnight. 

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Body Cream (souffle)- have a light and airy consistency that provides rich moisture and hydration while leaving you skin with a satin finish to touch.

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HYDRATE: WATER! WATER! WATER! and Good Fluids! 

Beautiful skin starts from the inside. Hydrate sis! Consistently drinking water is known to improve blood flow, flush toxins out of your body, and hydrate your skin cells. Drinking tea is also really good to drink for hydrated skin! Try tea with hibiscus or green tea. 

DIET: Eat GOOD

Your diet is also important, because once again glowing skin it starts inside. Making sure you eat lots of leafy greens, vegetables, and fruit makes a big difference in your skin. Add this is in your diet daily and you will see a difference! 

SLEEP: Get your beauty rest! 

When you rest, you wake up more alert, well-rested, and ready to take on the day. This also applies to your skin! While you’re sleeping, your body uses that time to repair itself. 

TOP TIPS FOR MOISTURIZED SKIN

- Use a good exfoliant 2-3 weekly. Do not over exfoliate! 

- Cleanse with a moisturizing body wash. Avoid using body cleansers that strips your skin from natural oils. 

- Do not skip moisturizing your skin! You can't having glowing skin and ashy at the same time. 

- Take care of your skin by drinking water, eating fruits, and veggies!