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GREAT ESCAPE: Sun-Kissed Skin

Check out these warm weather must-haves for moms.

Spring means that we’re going to spend more time outside. And as the weather gets warmer, that means our wardrobes are about to change too. Yes, wearing shorts is just a few short weeks away. Stay calm moms, you can be ready in no time.

I’m a natural redhead, which means I have very fair—a.k.a. pasty—skin. I cannot tan and I will never be tan. It’s a mantra I repeat over and over. I wear sunscreen, high level SPF, because I burn. So do my kids. But it doesn’t mean that my bright white legs have to stay that way.

Over the years, I’ve tried a variety of products to enhance my “natural” color. Ironically, one of the most natural, and economical products is Nivea Sun-Kissed Radiant Skin. For less than $8, this is a must-have for me. It has a gradual self-tanner and a daily moisturizing lotion. And most importantly, it doesn’t have that horrible fake tanner smell, nor does it leave you with that awful orange color.

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I’ve been using it for about a week now and I love how the color comes on gradually. It makes the winter fade away. I use it all spring and then by the time summer rolls around, I find that it's not really necessary any longer. It is a great product.

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