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Most Beautiful Beaches |
| Beach-Ready Legs Then Some!
Get ready for leg-baring season with our simple steps to gorgeous gams:
1. Self-tan. It's the most efficient way to put blemishes like spider veins
and stretch marks under cover. Use a tinted formula to avoid streaks.
2. Rely on lunges. They're a tried-and-true way to get long, lean, and strong
legs.
3. Forego hose. Unless you work in a very conservative office,
skip hose on hot summer days. Tanned, hair-free legs look just as professional
under a casual business skirt.
4. Try spray oil. Moisturizer is key in
keeping legs silky. But heavy lotions can get goopy in the heat. Try a spray-on
oil gloss to moisturize in steamy weather. The bonus: It gives legs a sexy sheen.
5. Wear heels. Even one-inch kitten heels make legs look longer and leaner.
6. Avoid razor burn. Chlorine, sun, and high temperatures can make the skin
on legs more prone to post-shave stinging and rashes. Use a lotion containing
aloe to soothe (put it in the fridge to really cool rashy skin).
7. Beat
bumps. They can occur because of a condition called keratosis pilaris, or as a
result of ingrown hairs. To avoid them, exfoliate legs with a grainy scrub in
the shower, and use a lotion with AHAs once a week.
8. Add some flare.
Skirts that flare a bit -- think A-lines -- make legs look slimmer and shapelier.
9. Cover blemishes that really bother you. Most veins and marks can be camouflaged
by self-tanner. But if you have blemishes that make you wary of wearing shorts
and skirts, use a body makeup (available from Dermablend and Make Up For Ever)
to make them invisible.
10. Add some sparkle. For evening, smooth a shimmering
lotion over legs, or make your own by adding gold makeup powder to your regular
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