With winter and fall
just around the corner, it’s time to make a concerted effort to
keep your legs smooth. Colder, dryer weather can make it even more
difficult to keep moisture in your skin, so finding additional
techniques to keep your skin hydrated and healthy will go a long way.
It’s better to start now and take preventative measures to keep
skin healthy, then try to reverse cracked, dry skin once colder
weather prevails. For the best winter skin hacks, check out these 7
amazing techniques for keeping your legs smooth.
Exfoliate,
exfoliate, exfoliate.
One of the biggest
reasons the skin on our legs looks so patchy and brittle during
winter is due to a build up on dry, dead skin cells. Exfoliating will
get rid of dead skin cells and help you get closer to the hair
follicle when shaving. Coffee, sugar or apricot make great
ingredients for DIY scrubs.
Moisturize at
peak times.
During the winter,
it is imperative that you moisturize frequently at peak times.
Contrary to popular belief, it does not make your legs smoother if
you moisturize before shaving. It only clogs your pores and makes it
harder for your razor to reach the hair. Moisturize directly after
washing to lock in the most hydration and deter new stubble. Try body
butters for an extra luxurious feel.
Shave using
proper techniques.
Make sure you always
shave upwards, even if that means going against the grain of how your
hair grows. Additionally, it may be tempting to just use your body
soap to shave with; but using a product design specifically for
shaving will make a huge difference in your skin’s softness.
Use less hot
water.
Although your
steamy, morning showers may feel great, they aren’t the best for
your skin. Neither is shaving in hot water. Using hot water while
shaving or bathing will dry out your skin. And dry skin is host to
more frequent stubble. Try using lukewarm or medium temperature water
for the best results and smoothest skin ever.
Try olive oil as
a boosted moisturizer.
You’ve probably
never heard of this one, but olive oil is the best kept secret for
ultra smooth skin. A great way to incorporate olive oil into your
skin regimen is to massage it into your legs right after a fresh
shave.
Soak before
shaving.
Soaking is wonderful
for achieving supermodel-esque legs, helping you get a closer,
smoother shave. Soak in warm water with a bath bomb or essential oils
to soften and hydrate your legs. Your legs will thank you later.
Use essential
oils.
Not only are essential oil effective in the bath, but you can use them in the shower too. There are shower oils that are perfect for extra hydration if you are prone to intense, dry skin. They feel more luxurious and go a step further in skin moisturization than your average shower gel. Essential oils are also great in when infused into lotions. This will give your legs a healthy, glowing shine.
