Are you going away this spring break? If you’re one of the lucky ones, your hotel and flights are booked and your bags are packed and off to a sunny destination.

But have you considered how you’re going to get your skin ready for spring break and a week or two of fun in the sun? After months of hibernation, you may need a little ‘grooming’ before you’re beach ready!

Beauty expert Rhonda Shupe shares her top tips to get your skin ready for spring break and the beach – we’re talking bikinis and bare legs!

Here are 5 beauty tips to get your body silky and smooth in time for spring break:

1. Which method best suits your hair removal needs? Waxing, shaving or cream? If you’re headed on vacation, a big concern is how to maintain soft and smooth skin when on the go. “When travelling, wax strips are best because they are small, quick and easy to use,” says Rhonda.

She suggests using easy-to-pack wax strips, like Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Body Wax Strips, “they can be easily tucked away and are warmed through the friction of massaging the strip between hands.”*

2. With so many options and formulations to choose from, Rhonda advises picking one with added benefits – especially for the face. “With a sensitive formula, Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Face Trio provides three easy steps to remove unwanted hair in minutes with a balm, cream and moisturizer to give you the perfect finish.”

To top it of, the ingredients include mango butter, açai berry and mineral-rich clay for antioxidant protection.

3. When you are waxing, make sure to hold the skin taut to prevent muscle slackening and bruising. “In fact, the tighter you hold the skin, the less pain you’ll feel,” says Rhonda.

4. Relax – you’re about to head out on vacation!  “If you’re feeling stressed or anxious, give yourself a bit of time to calm down,” says Rhonda.

“Stress, in fact, magnifies discomfort as nerve endings become more acute.”

5.  Apply an after wax cooling or an aloe based gel or tea tree oil to help soothe skin and reduce redness and after waxing. You can also use ice or brewed and cooled tea bags to help with redness.

 * Always read and follow the directions and warning copy on the package.

Disclosure: I’m working with Church & Dwight as an ambassador. Opinions here are my own.