Three easy steps to bear-able skin with Avene, Nair and St. Tropez!

Now that the holidays are almost over, naturally your thoughts are turning to what nice warm place you are going to go on vacation - but you don't want to go anywhere without taking care of of the fish-belly white skin that has been deprived of sun for the last few months! Luckily a golden glow is quick to achieve in 3 easy steps:

First ditch the dead skin and smooth it out with:

Avene Body Gentle Scrub - 200ml - $25 - with a gentle soap-free cleansing base, rich and lavish texture that awakens the senses and a formula enriched with hydrating and lipid-replenishing agents that guarantees perfect mechanical exfoliation action thanks to the synergy between cellulose microbeads made from wood sourced from sustainably managed forests and micro-beads made from jojoba wax that also prevents skin dryness to leave skin soft, smooth and glowing.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

Not only does the scrub get rid of dead skin for a perfect self-tanning canvas, after using it is also a great time for hair removal, making it harder for ingrown hairs to happen - this one is meant for the bikini area, arms and underarms but it's also great for legs unless the hair is very coarse in which case you might need something a little stronger:

Nair Glides Away Sensitive Coconut - 93g - $11.99 -  with a unique, deodorant-like application stick that offers a quick, easy and touch-free alternative to other removers. The dye and paraben free formula is infused with 100% natural coconut oil and vitamin E to gently remove hair and leave skin smooth for up to 6 days while nourishing the skin and contains odour neutralizing technology with a comforting coconut scent so you don't stink up the bathroom!

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

And now that you are prepped it's time to get sun-kissed with:

St. Tropez Gradual Tan One Minute Everyday Pre-Shower Tanning Mousse - 120ml - $28 - an easy to use mousse that you just apply to dry skin daily and shower off after just one minute for a subtle golden glow from day one - reapply daily, or leave on longer for a deeper glow. Best of all, there is no self-tan smell and no transfer, just subtle, healthy-looking, glowing skin!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Hudson's Bay and Sephora stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -