Rich's Top 10 Skin, Body, and Hair Picks to Get Ready for Summer

Rich's Top 10 Skin, Body, and Hair Picks to Get Ready for Summer

As the weather changes, you'll notice your skin's condition fluctuating as well. To make sure to always have glowing, beautiful skin, we talked to Rich (@theskincarestooge) about his best picks for head-to-toe. 

"As spring starts springing and we emerge from our caves following our winter hibernation (plus, of course, Covid restrictions) it's time for us to whip our skin and hair into shape ready for the great unveiling! 

The only problem is that after months of wearing only pajamas and being starved of sunlight we face a number of challenges, on top of how to socialize again. Namely - cracked heels, bumpy arms, dry knees, congested scalps, and dry hair - oh and not to mention our ghostly complexions! Not a pretty picture right? Well fear not, as this selection of head-to-toe beautifiers will turn things around for you quick-smart."
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  • Margaret Dabbs London Professional Foot File Image 1
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    Margaret Dabbs London
    Professional Foot File

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    If you could audition for a role as one of the hobbits in Lord of the Rings without prosthetics, you know it’s time to tackle your tootsies. And who do I rely on for all things feet and hands? The queen of feet, Margaret Dabbs. Her clinics are found in the best stores in London: Harrods and Liberty. But if you can’t make it to her clinic, her famed foot file is the next best thing. 

    This will last a lifetime and uses crushed crystal technology to make short work of calluses as well as hard and dry skin. It's super simple to use, works at all angles, and is beautiful to handle, allowing you to give your feet a 360-degree overhaul with ease.
    $36.00
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    Margaret Dabbs London
    Foot Hygiene Cream

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    Once smoothed and renewed, it's time to replenish those dry feet and put back the moisture. This beauty bible bestseller works wonders overnight. What sets the brand apart is its use of top-quality skincare ingredients. 

    In this balm, you’ll find their signature mega moisturizing emu oil for skin renewal, benzoic, and salicylic acids for exfoliation, and tea tree to tackle any unwanted bacteria or fungus. Results are noticeable after just one use but use this nightly for a week or two and you’ll be amazed!
    $30.00
  • So Eco Exfoliating Gloves Image 1
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    So Eco
    Exfoliating Gloves

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    Why stop at your feet when achieving smoother skin? Our legs, knees, and elbows are also deserving of an exfoliating overhaul. You could look at an expensive body scrub, of course, but my preference is these reusable gloves which make getting into all your nooks and crannies so easy! 

    As well as being pleasingly intuitive to use, the great thing is that these last and last so they are super economical - plus they are an essential step if you decide to fake tan as they guarantee a patch-free finish.
    $5.60
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    Avene
    Cleanance Cleansing Gel

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    This beautiful soap-free wash makes for a great partner to your gloves! Simply pour a little into the palms, rub to create your foam, and then sweep across all those areas that have been neglected over the past year. 

    Relying on zinc gluconate, which is an anti-inflammatory, monolaurin, which makes light work of bacteria and regulates your sebum production, and super soothing mineral water, it won’t be long before you’ve banished your pesky body acne, as well as put some much-needed moisture back.
    $30.00
  • Amanda Harrington Perfect Body Ultimate Gradual Tan Image 1
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    Amanda Harrington
    Perfect Body Ultimate Gradual Tan

    Richard Davies

    Amanda Harrington has taken the tanning world by storm and this is her foundation product. Not only is it a great daily body moisturizer, but it’s also a subtle gradual tanner and a primer for her tanning mousse, guaranteeing an even, hydrated tan and a beautiful fade. 

    Packed full of skin-loving ingredients including hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic, avocado, vitamin A and shea, it ensures deeply moisturized, lightly tanned skin every day, which, thanks to the vitamin A, is gently rejuvenated too.
    $34.50
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    Amanda Harrington
    Body Mousse

    Richard Davies

    Once prepped with the skin primer, it’s time to apply the mousse. The game-changer from this brand is in its unique application - a large body brush. This buffs the mousse in and guarantees the most even of coverages. If you don’t want to pay for their brush, just re-purpose a large rounded makeup brush which will give you the same effect! 

    As well as improved coverage, the tanning team also recognizes that each of us has a different skin undertone. So whether you’re naturally very pale like me with pink undertones or if you're darker with olive tones, there’s something to suit you. Plus, those top-level ingredients are carried through here too with coQ10, aloe, and green tea. It's perfection.
    $42.50
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    Dr Sebagh
    Deep Exfoliating Mask

    Richard Davies

    For those people wanting a do-it-all mask that will undo the past year's effects in just 20 minutes, you don’t need a genie in a bottle. In fact, my top pick comes from Dr. Sebagh, the lux French brand to the stars. This little jar exfoliates, brightens, hydrates, and renews with a powerful combination of azelaic and lactic acids, amino acids, and a collagen-stimulating peptide. 

    There is a sensitive version for your more sensitive skin types and not only do both give you immediately noticeable results they also improve your skin over time. I also appreciate that the brand rewards you for going eco by discounting their unpackaged products if you shop direct with them.
    $115.00
  • Kerastase Paris Scrub Apaisant Soothing Scalp Scrub Image 1
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    Kerastase Paris
    Scrub Apaisant Soothing Scalp Scrub

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    Kerastase makes some of my all-time favorite hair products including their glorious hair masques and oils and this fusion scalp scrub is no exception! 

    ‘Getting to the root of the problem,’ this uses marula, camellia, argan, humectants, and B vitamins alongside natural citrus powders and salicylic acid to reduce flakiness, stimulate hair growth, soothe, and deep cleanse. The added bonus of a weekly treatment is noticeably shinier hair with a 65 percent increase in hair volume following use! Get ready for admiring looks.
    $50.00
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    Ultrasun
    Body Tan Activator SPF 30

    Richard Davies

    My favorite SPF brand Ultrasun takes the guesswork out of sun care. They utilize the very latest technologies and filters so you know you are getting the best in protection. Due to their lamellar delivery system, the protection also lasts longer than its competitors. 

    With this particular body product, they have added bronzyl alongside deep hydrators to their broad-spectrum 30 formula to stimulate the body's own melanin production, which gives you your color quicker for longer. They also tick all the eco boxes for safety and miss out on any unnecessary potentially sensitizing ingredients such as fragrance.
    $36.50
  • Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Hair Treatment Image 1
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    Philip Kingsley
    Elasticizer Hair Treatment

    Richard Davies

    When a product has lasted as long as this one whilst consistently picking up awards year after year you know it delivers. The secret to stronger, shinier, and more resilient hair, this weekly treatment can be used by every hair type from Afro to fine which is unusual in itself! 

    It pumps hair full of hydrolyzed elastin and botanical oils to dramatically increase elasticity. It is essential for anyone who colors their hair or who experiences breakage or limpness. You apply it before you shampoo and leave for as long as possible to breathe new life into your locks. A pro tip is to wear overnight to supercharge the effects!
    $21.80

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