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5 Easy Ways We’re Getting Our Skin Swimsuit-Ready

Here's How to Ensure Your Skin is Ready for A Season in the Sun
June 1, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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Pool season is officially here, and sure, we’re all working on our bikini bodies with some workout or another, but can we talk for a second about our skincare routines?  Just like winter, summer calls for a dedicated lineup of helpful products and potions to keep the skin looking healthy and glowing. 

Of course, I’m no stranger to the art of exfoliation (I loveee a good body scrub, and I’m a new-found believer in dry brushing).  But as someone with dark hair, and as someone that feels like I’m a slave to shaving (especially in the summer), this post is extremely pertinent to me because I feel the burden of lots of maintenance before slipping into my swimsuit.  Nobody really talks about the nightmares that are ingrown hairs and razor burn, and at this point in my life, I honestly had just accepted that I would forever deal with the two.  But so you can understand my insane relief when I recently came across a few products that were complete game-changers for my summer skincare routine. 

In the slideshow above, I’m sharing five ways to get your skin swimsuit-ready with affordable bikini skincare products that are safe and effective.  Let me know if you, too, have tried any of them and tell me if I should add some to the list!  Cheers, Kat

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Exfoliate

Exfoliate

Proper exfoliation can slough off the dead skin cells clogging the skin, uncovering fresh, healthy skin below. It also allows for moisturizing products to be more effective, as they can actually get to your skin to do their magic. Our favorite way to exfoliate is with a dry brush in the morning, and in the shower two or three times a week with a body scrub.

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Avoid Razor Burn

Avoid Razor Burn

Razor blades with 5+ blades actually do more bad than good (who knew?!). According to Oui Shave, a company dedicated to a better shave through beautiful skincare, "razors with multiple blades lift the hair with the first, and cut with the second, while the remainder rake over our skin and cut the hair below skin level. While this may immediately feel like a smooth shave, the end result is razor burn and ingrown hairs." Instead, opt for a high-quality razor with a single or double blade. I recently started using this razor and seriously have already had smoother legs than I thought possible at this point.

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Set Aside the Yoga Pants

Set Aside the Yoga Pants

Sadly enough, your Lululemon yoga pants aren't great to be in for hours, everyday. Apparently, spending a lot of time in tight, stretchy clothing can wreak havoc on your skin, causing your hair follicles, especially on your upper legs and butt, to become infected. To avoid this happening, opt for airy, breathable cotton, and if you're already dealing with some breakouts, look for a body wash with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.

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Say Goodbye to Ingrown Hairs

Say Goodbye to Ingrown Hairs

There's no denying how awful ingrown hairs can be (and lucky are you who haven't ever had to deal with them). But frequent exfoliation will help prevent ingrown hairs because it allows the razor to reach the root of the hair with each shave. But another secret to getting rid of ugly ingrown hairs is Oui Shave's Bikini Body Ingrown Relief Serum. It's an all natural solution that not only smoothes and soothes skin's texture, it also brighten areas darkened from years of shaving (think underarm and bikini line). I don't know about you, but as someone with dark hair that's become a slave to shaving, this serum is seriously what I've been waiting for and I am using it religiously these days.

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Moisturize

Moisturize

Maintain a healthy summer glow by moisturizing skin regularly. Coconut oil serves as a great natural moisturizer, though it can become greasy when you're getting ready for a night out on the town. Consider One Love Organics' Gardenia + Tea serum or Beautycounter's Enrich Body Butter; they're both safe, nontoxic body moisturizers that work great and smell divine.

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7 Beauty Products We’re Currently Geeking Out About

From Snail BB Cream to Aztec Clay Masks and Facial Oils, Our Current Beauty Buys Worth Raving About
January 12, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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I’ll be the first to tell you that it’s impossible to deny the lure of new beauty buys after reading about them every day. But if we’re being honest here, I’ll clarify that I don’t really fight it…I love love love discovering new beauty products.  So when I find a great new beauty buy (safe ingredients, good results and a reasonable price-point) from any of my go-to resources (Byrdie, Into the Gloss, Goop & The Coveteur), I want to sing it from the rooftop.  Luckily, MKR is just as eager to try a new beauty buy as me, so we’re always sharing our new finds and swapping recommendations.

This brings me to the five we’re currently geeking out over.  I call it “geeking out” because we tend to be big nerds when it comes to all-natural, creative ways to improve our beauty routine. I’m not above trying BB Cream that involves snail mucus, nor will I scoff at the idea of an ancient Aztec clay mask mixed with apple cider vinegar. 

Since so many of you loved our post on 8 natural beauty habits to adopt, you’ll appreciate these beauty finds we recently passed around the WOM team.  A big plus?  A lot of these beauty products are reasonably priced, which makes me love them even more.  Click through the slideshow above, let me know if you’ve also had luck with these buys, and of course, share any others you’ve found!  Cheers, Kat

P.S. I’ve included a few more beauty buys on the brain below (specifically by Herbivore Botanicals, RMS Beauty and Tata Harper) that I would love to hear your thoughts/recommendations.  xo

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RMS "UN" COVER-UP

RMS "UN" COVER-UP

"UN" COVER-UP BY RMS BEAUTY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PRODUCT IN MY MAKEUP BAG RIGHT NOW. A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY, AND I'VE FOUND IT TO INSTANTLY ERASE BLEMISHES AND UNDER-EYE CIRCLES. IT'S HELPING ME WEAR LESS MAKEUP, TOO, WHICH IS IMPORTANT TO ME. BEFORE USING, READ GOOP'S CONCEALER TRICK THAT REALLY CHANGES EVERYTHING.

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VIA AMAZON, $36
ALL IN ONE SNAIL REPAIR CREAM

ALL IN ONE SNAIL REPAIR CREAM

MKR MENTIONED SOMETHING TO ME ABOUT A KOREAN BEAUTY PRODUCT MADE UP OF SNAIL INGREDIENTS, AND I WAS INSTANTLY INTRIGUED. AFTER ALL, THE KOREANS REALLY, REALLY KNOW THEIR STUFF WHEN IT COMES TO SKINCARE I'M COMING TO FIND OUT. I QUICKLY ORDERED THIS ALL IN ONE SNAIL REPAIR CREAM AND USE IT DAY & NIGHT, SWEARING TO ALREADY SEE A MORE EVEN COMPLEXION WITH LESS DISCOLORATION FROM YEARS OF ACNE SCARRING.

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VIA AMAZON, $14.89
BIODERMA CREALINE

BIODERMA CREALINE

THE COVETEUR INTRODUCED US TO THIS AMAZING FRENCH CLEANSING WATER, WHICH APPARENTLY IS A FAVORITE OF KARLIE KLOSS, GWYNETH PALTROW AND MALGOSIA BELA, TO NAME A FEW. ITS' GENTLE, FRAGRANCE-FREE FORMULA REMOVES MAKEUP WITHOUT STRIPPING THE FACE OF ITS NATURAL OILS. IT ALSO TRULY FEELS LOVELY, AND HELPS US ON OUR WAY TO FEEL PARISIAN.

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VIA AMAZON, $21.89
LAPIS OIL

LAPIS OIL

THANKS TO GOOP, WE DISCOVERED THIS GORGEOUS FACIAL OIL. IT MOISTURIZES, REDUCES REDNESS, SOOTHS IRRITATION, CLEARS EVERYTHING UP AND BALANCES SKIN SO YOU CAN FIGHT ACNE (SIGN US UP).

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VIA SEPHORA, $75
AZTEC CLAY HEALING MASK

AZTEC CLAY HEALING MASK

SO I STARTED USING THIS CLAY FASK MASK. WITH WATER, BUT FINALLY TESTED IT OUT WITH ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (THE DIRECTIONS SUGGEST EITHER).

GAME. CHANGER. MIXED WITH DR. BRAGG's, THIS MASK GOES ON SMOOTH, AND TIGHTENS AS IT'S DRY LIKE NONE OTHER. THE RESULT LEAVES YOUR SKIN FEELING SO CLEAN DOWN TO EVERY LAST PORE. AND A SECRET FOR YOU: BOYS LIKE IT TOO.

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VIA AMAZON, $6.49
MIZON BB CREAM WITH SNAIL

MIZON BB CREAM WITH SNAIL

ALWAYS ON THE HUNT FOR A BB CREAM THAT OFFERS GREAT COVERAGE, WE RECENTLY DISCOVERED THIS BB CREAM BY THE KOREAN BEAUTY BRAND, MIZON (WHO ALSO MAKES THEALL IN ONE SNAIL CREAM). LET'S JUST SAY IT WORKS WONDERFULLY, HELPING TO NOT ONLY HIDE BLEMISHES BUT HELP REPAIR DEEP SKIN DAMAGES LIKE ACNE SCARS.

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DETOXIFYING CHARCOAL FOOT PADS

DETOXIFYING CHARCOAL FOOT PADS

YOU HAD US AT "DETOXIFYING" WITH THESE CHARCOAL FOOT PADS, WELL ANY ANYTHING THAT HAS CHARCOAL IN IT. STICK THESE ADHESIVE PADS ONTO YOUR FEET WHILE YOU SLEEP, AND WAKE UP WITH TOXINS REMOVED (LITERALLY YOU CAN SEE BLACK RESIDUE ON THE PAD IN THE MORNING).

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VIA AMAZON, $15.73

Featured image, Kathryn McCrary for Waiting on Martha

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My Winter Skincare Routine

How I Feel Confident in My Winter Skin with AVEENO®
November 23, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
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Coffee + cakeBest face moisturizer for winter skincareAveeno sensitive body lotion What to pack for winter travel Aveeno body lotionWinterizing your skincare routine with AVEENOBest body lotion for winterBest daily moisturizer with SPF via Waiting on MarthaHow to winterize your skincare routine via Waiting on Martha

Come cold weather season, I find myself on the go even more so than all of the lazy summer months, and the last thing I want to worry about is my complexion.  And while I absolutely adore this cozy time of year, it truly wreaks havoc on my skin, and I find myself on the hunt for the best products to winterize my daily skincare routine. 

Over the years I’ve found that having a winter skincare routine can be as simple as swapping out my daily moisturizer, sure, but finding the right one is absolutely key. With changing weather between the milder climates of Georgia to the downright freezing and harsh climates of the North traveling always causes my skin to appear dry, irritated and uneven, and I need to be able to depend on a routine, specifically a daily moisturizer, to give my skin that coveted, radiant, no-stress-I-actually-got-8-hours-of-sleep glow. 

Per a friend’s suggestion I recently picked up a bottle of  AVEENO®’s Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer and I’d be lying if I didn’t say how impressed I’ve been by the effects.  Sure Jen Aniston (because we’re besties) swears by it, and it’s clinically proven to even skin tone AND texture, plus it has the daily SPF I have to depend on, but I really didn’t think AVEENO® was going to be the “one.”  However, after a few weeks I have to say my skin hasn’t shown signs of any its usual stress and more importantly my super sensitive skin hasn’t broken out in the slightest.  I’ve been so thrilled with the results I also decided to give Aveeno®’s Daily Moisturizer, and their Skin Relief Gentle Scents line a shot.  It’s proven to be the answer to people with finicky skin like me…only very subtle oatmeal and coconut scents, but a creamy consistency that gives my skin that clean, yet gentle feel that I’ve come to look for in a daily wash.  Moral of the story, AVEENO® has quickly become the star to of my daily skincare routine.  Truly, MKR 

Photography, Kathryn McCrary | THIS STORY IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AVEENO®, A BRAND WE LOVE AND ADORE.  OPINIONS AND IMAGES ARE 100% OUR OWN. All products can be found at your local Walmart.

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