Caring for Your Legs This Summer

With all the summer sun your legs will be getting, why not give them a little attention to keep them looking great. While keeping your legs looking fresh and smooth takes a bit of work, the results will be well worth it.

Tanning

For those that like a nice tan on their legs it can be a shock to take off the jeans of winter only to find pale, ashen legs underneath. In order to keep your lack of a tan low-key you might want to use a bronzer until you great a genuine glow on your own. Check out the 'fake' tans out there that are specially formulated for your limbs or legs. Some products offer a spray on variety and some are a foam that glides on. Either way you need to make sure that your skin is smooth before applying any type of self-tanning product to avoid patchy and dark areas of uneven tan.

Smoothing

There are some products that can aid the smoothing process straight from the shower. A body scrub with micro beads will scrub off dried skin and pumice bars or mitts will do the rest. At first it might seem a little 'rough' going when using these products, but most people adjust to them quickly; if you have sensitive skin this might not be the first place to start, however.

After you have exfoliated, you will need to moisturize. Apply a moisturizer after you get out of the shower and/or before you go to bed. Because of the dry weather and chlorine in pools, your legs will take a beating. Supplement these ills by giving your legs a royal treatment. Using a heavy moisturizer that contains natural oils (i.e. cocoa butter, olive oil, coconut oil, brazil nut oil) will not only smooth your summer legs by it will give you a shine; applying a shine to your shins will give your legs the visual appearance of being slimmer.

Hair Removal

The common ways of removing hair are by shaving, waxing, or depilatories. Each of these has its advantages and disadvantages. Shaving is the quickest but risks razor cuts if you don't have an electric one. Be sure to lather up good with gel while in the shower before shaving and use short strokes to prevent cutting yourself. The problem with shaving, however, is that it will grow back into unsightly stubble in 1-3 days.