3 Tips to Ensure Smooth Legs All Winter
By Pia Bhattacharya,SELF magazine
The sundress and strappy sandal days of summer are drifting father away. But just because you're showing less skin, doesn't mean you're retiring your razor until next season. With cold weather comes dryer, thirstier skin--who wants to shave that everyday? Try these 3 tips your legs will love you for in the chilly days ahead.
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At the salon...
Waxing is certainly a great option all year round. It lasts long and hair grows back finer - but what kind of wax is best? Sugaring is a technique that's pretty much the same as waxing, but gentler on your skin. The sugaring paste only attaches to dead skin cells and doesn't strip live ones like hot wax - and it washes off with water. It's also made with natural ingredients like sugar, lemon and water - unlike your usual wax which often has artificial fragrances and resins that can irritate your skin.
At home...
A mess-free at home waxing kit is hard to find. Sometimes no matter how few the steps, you still end up with wax everywhere but your legs. These VEET Salon Line Ready To Wax Strips, $9.99, are seriously mess free and they're made to keep skin moisturized with Vitamin E and Almond Oil. You warm up the wax strip in your hands and apply it, then remove. They can nab hair as short as 2mm so you don't have to hide your legs till your next appointment.
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If you must shave...
Sometimes you just have to go for the razor. It's best to do this at the end of your shower when your skin is soft and moist, so you're less likely to irritate your skin or cut yourself. Go for a razor like Gilette Venus Divine (around $10). It has intensive moisture strips and multiple blades for a close shave - so you don't need to cover the same spot over and over.
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What about you guys? Do you have any tips or tricks for keeping those gams glowing? Don't be afraid to flaunt those legs this winter!
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