The beach bag is taken out, the bikini is taken out of the closet and the sunscreen is smashed in. All that remains is the necessary preparatory work for a dazzling beach body.
The step-by-step plan
1. Hair removal
First choice
The Philips Lumea:Intense Pulsed Light light-based hair removal system
How it works
The most important thing under the sun besides a good bottle of sun protection † That's right, a hair-free body. Get rid of red irritated skin, ingrown hairs and stubble, the new way of hair removal is with light. This gentle and safe method from beauty salons is now also available at home.
The Philips Lumea is such a new trick and helps you in a flash – literally – get rid of unwanted hair for a long time. The device prevents hair growth and can also be used for your armpits and bikini line † Ideal, isn't it? Due to the light-based IPL technology (Intense Pulsed Light), the hair falls out naturally and regrowth is prevented. Use every two to four weeks for a silky smooth result .
Price: €499
Edit: Our web editor wrote a review. Read her review about Philips Lumea.
2. Smart in the sun
First choice
The Nivea Sun Sun Pointer app
How it works
For iPhone owners, there is something extremely useful:the Nivea Sun Sun Pointer app .
With the app you can, among other things, check on the map of the Netherlands exactly where you need which protection against the sun that day. The Sun Pointer can be set in such a way that you will even receive an alert the evening before an expected high UV strength.
More beautiful things: The app provides advice on the protection factor (SPF) and the best protection product for your skin type, based on different skin types. Red skins are officially a thing of the past.
Price: Free to download at itunes.apple.com
3. Aftercare
First choice
Eau Thermale Avène Aftersun Repair Lotion
How it works
That your skin dries out from the sun is nothing new. Sun products protect against the sun, but cannot completely prevent your skin from becoming dry and tight. Avene therefore comes with the Eau Thermale Avène Aftersun Repair Lotion † This liniment replenishes the moisture deficiency and immediately makes your skin soft and supple.
The lotion is suitable for your face as for yourbody † The basis for the Avène Aftersun Repair Lotion is the pure Avène Thermal Water, which has a soothing and calming effect. Also good: Avène skin care products are suitable for (very) sensitive skin .
Price: €16.49, 200ml
More info: www.mediq-apotheek.nl/avenezonproducten
