Since moving to Los Angeles about 12 years ago, I've become more obsessed with protecting my skin from harmful sun rays to maintain an ageless glow. After realizing how many toxic sunscreens I’ve been using over the years, I decided to take a deep dive and research cleaner formulations to find out what are truly the best ones. My latest favorite SPF products have a great texture, provide excellent protection, and never leave a scary white cast on the skin which many sunscreens tend to do.
Read moreBest NEW & Organic Self-Tanner That Will Never Stain Your Clothes + Swimsuit Edit
There's nothing like the look of a perfect tan paired with a new hot swimsuit to rock for summer. I want to share a brand new product with all of you that is my absolute favorite for sunless tanning. It does not stain your clothing--even the whitest of whites or your sheets (yay!). It does not have an odor. It gives you the best bronze color that is natural and never looks orange. Plus it's all natural and one of the most organic self-tanning products on the market. Read on to learn more and to see my latest swimsuit picks!
Say hello to Vita Liberata Invisi Foaming Tan Water, my go-to self-tanner! The brand new vegan product is filled with organic botanicals like Ginkgo Biloba and Raspberry in collaboration with Advoganic TM Technology, to hydrate and act as an anti-aging treatment as you tan without the suns harmful rays. The tanning water is pumped out and then it turns into a foam which you can smooth evenly on your skin. It is completely mess-free, goes on clear and dries fast after applying. There are three shades to choose from and it only takes 4-6 hours to develop into the perfect tan.
Remember to always exfoliate before you self-tan. I like to use the Dermasuri Deep Exfoliating Mitt and keep it in the shower to do the job!
Click through the carousel below to shop my favorite swimsuits and summer must-haves!
Always apply your sunscreen regularly throughout the day! Coola my fave!
Happy August and enjoy looking like a bronzed beach goddess for the rest of summer and beyond!
xxMelissa
Best Beauty Trends Inspired by Runway & How to Get the Look
WHAT: Two important make-up beauty trends to rock this year. One look is super natural with glowing skin--perfect to wear during the day, and the other is an edgy update for the evening. Both are inspired by seasoned make-up artists straight from NYFW.
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