How to look good even when swimming? (HELP!!!)
I'm going to a swim day at the lake soon and I need tips! I sometimes get acne and covering it up on days without water is annoying by itself. Any tips? My CRUSH is going to be there, and I need a plan!!
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First, for confidence: wear a bathing suit that makes you feel amazing. That’s key. If you’re self-conscious, you can also opt for a suit that offers more coverage—maybe something with sleeves, or a crop top style—to help hide acne on your back, arms, chest, or even your butt, which are common breakout areas.
To care for body acne, exfoliate 48 hours before the event to reduce redness and inflammation. That gives your skin a chance to calm down before you're in public.
Brands like Naturium have body washes with ingredients like 2% salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or niacinamide. These help treat and prevent body acne and reduce irritation and redness, which can boost confidence in your skin.
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To care for body acne, exfoliate 48 hours before the event to reduce redness and inflammation. That gives your skin a chance to calm down before you're in public.
Brands like Naturium have body washes with ingredients like 2% salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or niacinamide. These help treat and prevent body acne and reduce irritation and redness, which can boost confidence in your skin.
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I think people tend to notice their own acne a lot more than others actually pay attention to it, if that's any comfort!
But if you've got acne on your face, wearing a cool hat could distract a bit, put your face in a bit more shadow (and keep you from getting sun burnt). Could also wear sunglasses to distract and look cool. If you've got acne on your back or something, maybe a rash guard or beach cover up or even a baggy tee could be a good way to hide it while you're just chilling and not swimming.
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But if you've got acne on your face, wearing a cool hat could distract a bit, put your face in a bit more shadow (and keep you from getting sun burnt). Could also wear sunglasses to distract and look cool. If you've got acne on your back or something, maybe a rash guard or beach cover up or even a baggy tee could be a good way to hide it while you're just chilling and not swimming.
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