Summer’s here… now who was supposed to tell the sun? As May arrives, we’re looking forward to rooting out the summer wardrobe, firing up the barbeque and making the most of the ‘grand stretch’ in the evenings. Summer marks a time for a change in the beauty regime too. Our poor legs haven’t seen the light of day since September, so the milk bottle look is one thing we’re out to tackle. The first step to getting a summery glow is the prep. Getting your pins (or any other part of your body) out of hiding means you may be exposing skin that has been slightly neglected over the colder months. Don’t worry; we’re all guilty of it. Shed the dead layers with the help of Cocoa Brown Tough Stuff. This innovative body scrub works as a tan remover too, but it’s exceptionally good at getting your skin in the best condition to receive product. Apply Tough Stuff to wet skin and massage as required. For an intense exfoliation, apply to dry skin and rinse. Tough Stuff will remove any dead skin cells or stubborn/old tan leaving you with silky smooth (and possibly rather white!) looking skin. This is an optimum time to opt for any hair removal method you like too. The dead skin has been sloughed off, so you can shave/wax/epilate to your heart's content. Of course, you could have gotten used to the more au naturel look over the winner months and want to stick with that! Once you’re buffed, you’re ready to glow. The key here is gently does it. There’s been no heat wave just yet, and going from a milky tea to a builder’s brew in one night does not make for a natural look! Approach with caution, and opt for Cocoa Brown’s Gentle Bronze. This light and hydrating tan is great for a natural everyday glow, which makes it perfect for this time of year and the gradual shedding of layers of clothing!   Apply Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze to clean and dry skin every day or every other day as needed. Be sure to wash hands after use. The beautifully Tahitian Gardenia scented Gentle Bronze will develop into a light, brown glow and gradually become more bronze after each application. It also contains panthenol which protects and acts as a barrier for the skin against any environmental damage. This tan is easily built up, but if you're happy with the first of your applications then the key is maintenance. Moisturise daily to get the best longevity out of your skin, and avoid exfoliation until you're ready to remove a few days later. At that stage, take your Tough Stuff out and start all over again! Summer glow made simple. Cocoa Brown products are available in Boots, Penneys, Tesco, Superdrug and pharmacies nationwide. Pick up your bottle of Gentle Bronze and TOUGH STUFF for just €5.99!