This Is the Single Most Important Product If You Want Glistening Summer Skin

I love the glow the summer sun gives my skin—well, at least now that I am an adult and comfortable in my deep-brown skin. There was a time when I'd hide from the sun to avoid getting darker. But these days, it's all about basking in the summer sun with sun protection, of course, and using natural body oils to make my brown skin shine in strappy dresses and short shorts.

Body lotions and heavy creams are my go-to in fall, winter, and even spring because they keep the dry patches often induced by the dry Los Angeles air at bay. But there is nothing like body oil to give you an "I just got back from a tropical vacation" vibe even if you haven't left the 10-mile radius of your home. Now, you might be thinking body oils are a no-no because mixing oil with pretty dresses, showstopping bikinis, and white summer suits sounds like it has potential for a big mess (and stained clothes).

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But I'm here to tell you there are oils out there that—when applied correctly (usually after a shower while the skin is damp)—won't leave you with oil all over your summer wardrobe. Keep scrolling for our top picks.

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