First for Women – August 26, 2019

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When your go-to

swimsuit leaves behind

tan lines that look

messy next to a pretty

patterned dress or top,

celebrity makeup art-

ist Mary Irwin suggests

this 5-minute, two-step

trick to conceal them.

First, mix^1 ⁄ 4 cup of olive

oil and^1 ⁄ 2 cup of sugar;

in the shower, massage

onto areas with tan lines

for 1 minute, then rinse

and pat skin dry. “This

removes any dead, dry

cells for a smooth sur-

face,” says Irwin. Next,

use a clean paintbrush to

apply a nickel-size amount

of waterproof body

bronzer (like tarte Better

Bod Bronze & Contour,

tarte.com) to pale lines,

blending it with the brush

into already-tanned skin.

Let dry for 1 minute before

getting dressed. Once the

day is done, rinse off with

soapy water.

Malin

Akerman

Thwart chafing

Sundresses and sk ir ts help us feel so f lir t y and

feminine, and they offer cooling relief on a super

hot day. The biggest downside? When the fric-

tion from sweaty inner thighs rubbing together

leaves skin raw and inf lamed. To prevent the

pain of chub rub, celebrit y st ylist Anna Katsanis

tells her clients to slip into thigh bands like

Bandelettes (Bandelettes.com) before getting

dressed. Like a garter, but wider and thinner,

the lacy bands are made of breathable nylon

and spandex and slip right over thighs to create

a smooth barrier that prevents rubbing, so you

can wear skirts and dresses with confidence,

says Katsanis. And while the bands are meant

to be undetectable, if t hey do peek out slight ly,

the lace ensures they look like pretty lingerie.

Bonus: Each band is lined along the top and bot-

tom with gripping silicone, so they won’t roll

down or create the appearance of unf lattering

thigh bulges.

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