Girls' Life

6 days ago | girlslife.com | Sarah Wassner Flynn

Ah, summer. It’s the time for endless days, starry nights and…cramps? Ugh. We asked experts how to nix your most annoying warm-weather body probs so you can stay in vacay groove, no sweat. Dive in, girl. “My skin always itches when I get out of the water—are the pool and the ocean secretly bad for me?”Going for a quick dip can be refreshing, but the aftermath can be harsh. Let’s start with the pool. Simply put, chlorine’s a chemical, so it’s normal for your body to have a reaction after you swim.

1 week ago | girlslife.com | Lisa DeSantis

Fact: The color you get from a tan is literally sun damage. (When exposed to UV radiation, your skin increases the production of melanin in an attempt to protect itself from further harm.) So the only safe way to stay sunkissed? Bronze from a bottle, bb. Our foolproof techniques—and these fine-tuned formulas—guarantee a gorgeous glow every time.

1 week ago | girlslife.com | Lisa DeSantis

Truth: Sunscreen is a necessity. Another truth: SPF is hardly anyone’s fave (“why is it so thick/goopy/sticky/uncomfortable/stinky/annoying/weird-feeling,” said just about everyone). But the biggest truth of all? There is zero question about that big yellow ball in the sky’s damaging effects on your skin, so your GRWM *needs* sunscreen (yep, every day). Have no fear, haters, it is possible to find the perfect product… and we’re here to be your SPFairy godmothers.

2 weeks ago | girlslife.com | Hailey Lynne

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2 weeks ago | girlslife.com | Hailey Lynne

Fruity vs. floral: 4 fragrances under $40 for your summer days Picture this—you’re basking in the sun under the beautiful blue sky watching cotton candy-like clouds with a flower in your hair, all while your fave song is playing *and* you’re enjoying some delish Italian ice. Mist lightly cools you off and the smell of summer nostalgia is here.