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How to Get Legs Ready to Bare

A reader recently sent an e-mail inquiry asking:

“What can I use when shaving my legs? I have large, visible pores and my legs are not smooth. When wearing dresses, I always have to wear stockings but I would like to go bare. What can I use?”

A common issue among women, especially since warm weather and summer fashions are already here. First, when shaving, use a mild shaving creme and avoid using bar soap or foams, since they contain more air bubbles and can cause more nicks and cuts.

However, the most important product to use to minimize the appearance of pores and remove dead skin cell build-up is a body exfoliator. Use a formula suitable for body type once a week in lieu of shower gel – make this a regular habit since males and females of all ages experience dead skin cell build-up, especially on the knees and heels. To help further minimize the appearance of large pores, choose a glycolic body lotion with a small amount of glycolic acid (approximately 3-5%, but some are available in 10%) to ensure a smooth surface. If a glycolic body lotion becomes too drying, alternate it’s use to every other day or to 1-2 times per week (depending on each person’s skin type/tolerance). As for going sans stockings, there are many self tanning products available on the market and formulas continue to evolve each year, becoming more shimmery and sweet smelling! The latest trend is a self-tanner that’s both instant and gradual. Again, exfoliate first to ensure an even application, apply tanner to get a wash of instant color, and continue to use for approximately 2-3 more days to help color last for up to 5-7 days (again depending on each person’s skin type). Allow tanner to dry for 10-15 minutes before dressing. Another self-tanner trend not only gives instant and gradual color but also helps instantly firm, mimicking the effect of nylons minus the sagging ankles or dark toe line.

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