The embarrassing side of summer beauty

Summer’s almost here! But before you throw on your bikini, race down to the beach and spend hours frollicking in the sun and sea, just remember the same weather that begs for sleeveless tops, weekends spent in swimsuits and longer days, also brings with it a handful of uninvited guests.
From awkward tan lines and dry hair to ugly sweat stains, here are just some of the embarrassing summer beauty issues that are coming our way, and how to solve them...
AWKWARD SUMMER BEAUTY ISSUE #1: UNSIGHTLY SWEAT STAINS
Don’t let the warmer months manifest into a swampy, humiliating dilemma. If hotter days bring out your inner sweaty betty, a sneaky deodorant swipe on any troublesome area – not just your pits – should do the trick. Genius. Oh, and if those telltale stains persist, try switching to lighter, more breathable natural fabrics such as cotton and linen, and repeat after me: synthetic fabrics are the enemy of a sweet-smelling summer.
AWKWARD SUMMER BEAUTY ISSUE #2: ITCHY AND FLAKY SCALP

AWKWARD SUMMER BEAUTY ISSUE #3: OBVIOUS AND UNWANTED TAN LINES
Unless you live in a nudist colony, there’s no escaping a summer strap tan. Like it or not, it’s bound to happen at one point or another. To fix, exfoliate away the dead skin cells, then apply self-tan to the area that needs it, and blend. There: no more glaringly white halter marks.
AWKWARD SUMMER BEAUTY ISSUE #4: SUNBURN AND SUBSEQUENT PEELING
Yikes. Possibly the worst and most uncomfortable embarrassing summer beauty issue of them all. If the stinging, burning pain wasn’t enough, just wait ‘til all that dead skin starts peeling off in giant patches, ending up on your clothing, bed and all over the floor. Charming. More seriously, sun damage is real, and approximately two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70, according to the Cancer Council Australia. So the next time you’re outdoors, don’t play dumb. Slip, slop and slap every single time. As for the peeling? If you do happen to get burnt, apply a cooling gel like aloe vera, drink plenty of water and don’t let it happen again. If your burn peels, resist the temptation to “help it” and instead exfoliate very gently, and lather on that moisturiser, stat!
AWKWARD SUMMER BEAUTY ISSUE #5: SUN-DAMAGED AND FRIZZY HAIR

AWKWARD SUMMER BEAUTY ISSUE #6: TOO MUCH HAIR... DOWN THERE
If you got a little complacent over winter thanks to long pants 24/7, then you and your fellow beachgoers might be in for a royal shock once you strip down to your swimmers. Face it sister, it’s time to reacquaint yourself with your beautician. Or razor. Or hair removal cream. Whichever you choose, make sure you attend to it before your feet hit the sand.
AWKWARD SUMMER BEAUTY ISSUE #7: MELTING MAKE-UP
Nothing is more synonymous with summer than the slide of your make-up as it slips down your face. Sweat-proof the heck out of your summer routine by applying primer every time, sticking to long-wearing foundation formulas and coating those lashes in waterproof mascara, to avoid looking like a raccoon by midday. If you’re after something more permanent, make a lash tint your secret weapon.
AWKWARD SUMMER BEAUTY ISSUE #8: CHAFING
You know, that lovely friction you get between your inner thighs that feels like sandpaper. Rule number one: for the love of lemons keep away from pencil skirts. Second, lube those babies up with anti-chafing cream. Yes, it’s a thing and it works.
AWKWARD SUMMER BEAUTY ISSUE #9: CHLORINE TINT
A lazy summer’s day by the pool sounds like a dream, until you think about the damage a dip in the deep end can do to your delicate strands. Chlorine can do a real number on your hair – particularly if you’ve dabbled in chemical colouring. Have no fear – we won’t subject you to silicone swimming caps, heavens no. Just remember to saturate before – and after – you swim. Dry hair is like a sponge, but hair that’s already wet limits further absorption, meaning that chlorine has less of a chance of inflicting damage. Follow up with a quick post-pool rinse, which will help wash away any nasty chemicals and minerals that cause trauma to the condition and colour of your hair. Don’t, and you may risk sporting a new shade of green on your strands this summer.
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74 Member Comments
I still adore Summer, embarrassing beauty mishaps aside! Winter still presents issues for me with my poor circulation (hello purple fingers & toes lol), pale complexion, wind burn and all that freezing cold nastiness haha
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My scalp can be itchy no matter what season it is, but sweltering hot weather can make an existing itchy scalp even worse.
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Can totally relate to melting makeup, probably one of things that I hate about summer!
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I love these types of articles!
Pretty lucky to not have had a peeling sunburn in over a decade, so I must be doing something right.
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Haha, such a fun read - love the gifs.
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Another embarrassing side of summer it becoming a fly magnet, they love me but I don't love them!
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I'm a magnet to mosquitoes! I can be sharing a house with people and I'm the only person that gets bitten. They love me.
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I sweat a lot, especially when I exercise and I go so red in the face
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Haha! These GIFS were so funny and so appropriate for this topic. Summer and I do not get along, I can't handle the heat. I feel it 10 x more than the average person. Being pregnant in summer was the worst! All of the above, but 100 x more! Yuck!
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Anyone who deliberately cooks their skin nowadays must be suicidal! The sweat lines and chafing I can definitely relate to. Believe it or not, I find that Burts Bees Beeswax and Banana hand cream works wonders to alleviate chafing. It puts a thick layer of protection between the skin and the clothing and the protection lasts well. The sweat lines I live with as I prefer deodorant to anti-perspirant.
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Exactly!!! I don't want to look old!
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Yes need a waterproof mascara for the hot days! Never thought to use one for anything other than the purpose of going swimming etc.
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Or just don't wear mascara!
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HAHAHA!!! So funny!!!
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LOL Hilarious gifs, BH! Make up melting, hair 'down there' that has to be dealt with on a regular basis. Oh how I love air conditioning!
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Aren't we spoilt with air conditioning? I don't know what I'd do without it!
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Sun burn is the worst but if you ever do get badly burnt, aloe Vera relives the burning really quickly
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It's so painful!!
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Sweating off makeup is something that I hate! Unfortunately there really is no way to avoid it in Australia!
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Me too! That's why I don't wear makeup.
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Luckily I'm usually able to escape most of these.
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How? Please tell me!!
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I am definitely a Winter person! All that sweating and heat and sunburn and frizzy hair, erk no thank you Summer! :/
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