Summertime often means pool parties, picnics and shorts, all things that can sound daunting if you have spent your summer in an office and not outside basking in the sunshine. With the holiday weekend soon approaching, many of us are finding our skin to less than swimsuit-ready. If you would like to get the look of golden skin without the damage that can come from sun rays, here are four simple steps to attaining the perfect sunless tan:

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Melasma, literally meaning dark skin, is most commonly known as the “mask of pregnancy,” an area of hyperpigmentation that shows up across the face of more than half of all pregnant women. But you don’t even have to be pregnant (or female) to develop this skin condition. Increased estrogen (from pregnancy, birth control pills, estrogen supplements or other hormone sensitivities) trigger pigment producing cells called melanocytes to produce too much melanin, resulting in patchy skin discolorations.

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Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the long, hot days and increased humidity that can cause us to have a literal meltdown. When you’re trying to “keep your cool,” the last thing you need is sweat pooling on your face, under your arms, on your back or other places it can become visibly embarrassing.

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When the temperatures drop and the winter winds start blowing, dry, red, chapped and even itchy skin is soon to follow. Cold, dry air wreaks havoc on the complexion and flu-season hand washing overdrive leaves your hands cracked and sore. While winter (at least where it’s cold) can certainly bring skin issues with it, there are a number of great products available to combat the winter skin blues. They make great gifts and stocking-stuffers too.

Continue reading: Beat the Arctic Blast with the Best in Winter Skincare