Spring is upon us, and that means its almost time for spring cleaning. No, we’re not talking about vacuum cleaning and washing the floors, your body is far more important.
Slip, Slop and Shave
Warm winter trousers are an excellent way to ignore your legs but here are your options on how to get silky smooth.
Shaving - There is nothing more convenient than shaving, however it can strip essential oils from your skin and cause ingrown hairs and quick regrowth; an instant option for a quick fix. Always use a shaving gel even if the shaver has inbuilt gel bars, as your legs may be drier from winter and in need of more moisture. Shave when your skin is wet and the pores are opened by warm water.
Wax - Can be painful, messy and more time consuming but you'll have smooth skin for weeks, not days.
"Using a bronzing powder for your face and chest will give you a subtle sun-kissed look."
Laser hair removal - Becoming increasingly popular, a more expensive but permanent solution to the stubble.
Epilating - Just like a wax but less mess, more convenient, regrowth is sparse and you have smoother legs for longer.
Scrub Away Winter
The snakeskin look might look good on handbags but not on your legs, so a good all-over exfoliation is essential in preparing your pins, arms and anything else that you want to show off in the warmer weather.
Choose your weapon - Gloves, sponges and brushes all deliver similar results but choose the one which best suits your skin type; gloves and sponges are great for sensitive skins while brushes are firmer for a more thorough treatment.
The grainy one - Exfoliating gels with granules, sea salts or fruit seeds will give you more subtle results so these are best incorporated into your beauty routine for keeping skin regularly refreshed.
"Bronzer with mascara exudes that barely there summer holiday sensuality and a fresh, light spritz of summer perfume will lift not only your mood but everyone’s around you."
After party - Once cleaned and flake free, moisturise your entire body with shea or cocoa butter for an intensive, natural moisture. Always apply straight after a shower and pat yourself dry so that a little moisture on the skin helps the cream soak in.
Faking It
Getting skin that glows will certainly brighten up your winter blues but faking it is always the safer option than baking it under the sun. Here are some handy hints to looking good now.
Bronzed beauty - Using a bronzing powder for your face and chest will give you a subtle sun-kissed look.
Fake it - Self tanning moisturiser is still the safest way to achieve that summer glow and with a broad selection of products on the market there is always an affordable option to achieve that beach babe look all-year-round.
War paint - There's nothing that gets you ready for a new season like some quick makeup tricks. Deep fuchsia nail polish shows up any browns in your skin tone (natural or self-tanned!). Bronzer with mascara exudes that barely-there summer holiday sensuality and a fresh, light spritz of summer perfume will lift not only your mood but everyone's around you.
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