tips to get ready for summer

Its not just about exercise. You are what you eat. Cut out sugar, booze and carbs and start taking a probiotic supplement 2 weeks before your holiday to help boost levels of friendly bacteria in your digestive system which can help reduce the dreaded bikini bloatingCHECK IT OUT - IT'S THE FOOD AND DRIBKS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

If you look good, you feel good. Eating foods such as salmon that are bursting with omega-3 fats help improve skin elasticity and texture, strengthen brittle nails and restore overall health helping you feel and look your very best before hitting the beach

It can be tempting to crash diet before a holiday but do not do it. Yo -yo dieting is bad for your skin because you end up becoming deficient in key nutrients which can loosen the skin

This amazing superfood contains a photochemical called lutein which helps to make the skin more resistant to sunlight. Its also crammed full of Vitamin K which canhelp eliminate the appearance of dark circles, blotchiness and uneven skin tone

Before reaching for the biscuit barrel, wait 10 minutes and ask yourself if you are really hungry. I find that eating an apple and drinking a glass of water 30 minutes,before your meal will help fill you up and make you less likely to pick during the day and over eat at meal times

you have put away your sweaters and pulled out your shorts and its time to pay some serious attention to your skin. Even if you do not plan to strut around in a bikini, you still want your arms, shoulders, back, and legs to look soft and sun kissed. Luckily, it only takes a little extra TLC to get your skin into shape.

Fine lines and rough spots of skin can cause slight streaks when you are self-tanning. Next time, use a DHA-containing cream packed with moisturizers that will help to plump up wrinkles and even skin texture.

Stubbly, dry underarms are not cute, but you can improve their tone and texture before you need to slip on a sun-dress. Enter Dove Ultimate Go Sleeveless Nourishing Deodorant, which smooths underarms with moisturizers like Vitamin E and F.

Shaving can be your best friend and worst enemy. Always remember to use a fresh, sharp razor, and stock your cabinet with ingrown hair helpers just in case.

NYC dermatologist, Dr. Dennis Gross, tell us that dry winter skin gives can ultimately lead to oilier, thicker skin as the seasons change and exfoliation slows. So, select a face wash that works a little harder but is still gentle enough not to strip skin.