The Best Body Care for a Head-to-Toe Glow This Summer

First things first: it’s going to be much easier to keep your skin happy if you protect it properly. And despite what you may have witnessed in the 90s, a factor 10 tanning oil will not do the trick. SPF 30 UVA and UVB protection and upwards are the way to go and don’t forget to reapply regularly,  especially after a swim. Luckily today’s formulas make application a pleasure, from silky lotions that hydrate and add instant glow like Dior's luxurious offering to handy sprays, like Clarins'  Sun Spray Lotion Very High Protection SPF 50,  that make topping up a breeze.

You could rely on a corner shop bottle of aloe vera to soothe your skin after sun exposure, but why not give it some extra TLC with post-sun products that are packed with bonus benefits.    From Lancaster's famed tan-maximising lotion (beloved by beauty editors worldwide) to a luxurious body balm from Temple Spa, these formulas offer more than just relief. They blend science with soothing properties to ensure your skin is calmed, nourished and maintains  that sunkissed glow long after you land back on home soil.

During the summer months when you’re potentially baring a little more skin, you'll  want  your skin   looking its very best. While topical or in-clinic treatments can help, there’s not always time for that. Instead, why not use your daily shower time wisely and add in a quick but effective step to enhance your skin.  Try    Ouai's tropically  scented body scrub to polish away dry, flaky skin or a body cleanser packed with skincare ingredients, like Augustinus Bader's The Body Cleanser. And if you’re not jetting off on   holiday anytime soon, why not bring the vacation vibes  to you with Acqua di Parma's body wash scented with zesty citrus and warm cedarwood?  It’s not quite the Amalfi coast, but it’s something!

Sometimes, your  standard body moisturiser does the trick, but you might  want to  consider upgrading to body care that puts skincare at its heart. Whether it’s creams containing exfoliating acids to smooth the skin's  surface  such as   CeraVe's  SA Smoothing Cream, Elemis'  Targeted Toning Body Moisturiser  to tone tired legs, or rich body oils with collagen-boosting properties, like La Mer's opulent option, these products go the extra mile when it comes to hydration and skin health.

Yes, we count fragrance as body care because a full body spray of your favourite summery scent as the final touch is an act of self-care. It's a way to put a spring in your step, completing your beauty routine before you step out of the door. Today your favourite luxury fragrance brands such as Tom Ford  (with their iconic summer-in-a-bottle scent, Soleil Blanc) and Xerjoff have offerings specifically designed to be generously applied below the neck in fine mists and fabric-friendly body sprays. Look for bright and breezy scents that will leave a sweet-smelling scent in your wake.