It has been a long, gloomy winter, hasn’t it? Fall went by in the blink of an eye and suddenly we were living in a sunless, frosty tundra—or at least that’s what it felt like in New York. If you’re anything like me, the first sign of a sunny day is all the hope you need to get out the summer tops, shorts, and skirts (and show a little skin!). Luckily, the new Victoria’s Secret Body Care line has everything you’ll need for the ultimate summer self-care routine.
Prep Your Everything Shower
Spring cleaning covers more than just dusting around your home, it’s also the perfect time to refresh your shower shelf with new products to make you feel clean and give you a bit of a mood boost. Just looking at a new lineup of Body Care bottles entices me to go the distance and book time for that everything shower. My personal favorites from the new Body Care collection are from the Feel Serene line, not only does the scent of Fresh Fig and Sage totally chill me out, but the chic green bottles go really well in my shower and match my shower curtain, so it’s a win-win. If you’re more of a vanilla fan, I’d highly recommend the Feel Comfort scent with Vanilla Orchid and Sandalwood, it’s divine. If you want a hint of coconut with a gorgeous floral, go for Feel Calm with Coconut Milk and Rose.
Double-Cleansing: Not Just for Your Face
Your shower is prepped, so now it’s time to get down to business. I like to double cleanse when I’m going to shave, so body wash first, then scrub. The Cream Body Wash is a gentle cleanser that leaves your skin feeling super soft while still working up a really satisfying lather. Scoop a bit of Whipped Body Scrub out of that chic tub and get to exfoliating. The rich scrub uses sugar to gently exfoliate your skin and leave it feeling extra smooth. After these two steps, if you shave, use your favorite combo to do so. I normally like to wait until the end of my shower to finally shave because my skin is at its softest.
Lock In the Hydration
Once you’re out of the shower, it’s time to lock in all that smoothness. My favorite trick is to not dry off my body completely before applying Hydrating Body Lotion. In my opinion, it helps to really lock that moisture in. For a final seal of glowing, hydrated approval, go in with a Body Oil after your lotion to get that total dolphin-skin feel.
Spritz Into Summer
Whether you’re heading right out the door post-shower, or slipping into bed, the Hair & Body Mist from VS Body Care is the perfect finishing touch. I love lightly spraying it over my hair before bed, or on my hair and body before I go out. The scents are super luxurious and make me feel like the spa vibes are following me anywhere I go. Now, I’m off to go follow my own lead and get my everything shower started.