Why is it that whipping our legs out in summer always feels so much more of a big deal than our arms? Both are limbs, yet our legs seem to take so much more prep – smoothing, defluffing, tanning, the list is exhaustive. Should we care? Possibly not, but if you are gearing yourself up for some leg TLC before hitting the beach this summer, we have a go-to menu of all the products you might need to perk up tired pins, give them a glow-over, or smooth away those pesky lumps and bumps.
By Lydia Mansi
July 2023
Summer Legs Beauty SOS
Prep your pins for the holidays with our ultimate summer leg guide.
REVIVE
If you are on your legs all day in the heat, whether working or sight-seeing, a spritz of these reviving mists and serums with invigorating essential oils will revive heavy, sluggish pins in no time.
TAN
If you’re hoping to get a head-start in the tanning stakes, these glow-inducing formulas will help to even skin tone and take your limbs from pasty to perky, straight out the bottle.
SMOOTH
If your legs haven’t seen the light of day since last summer and they are in need of a slough-down, try these chemical or physical exfoliants to renew skin and help prevent irritating ingrown hairs.
FIRM
We’re all about embracing a wide range of normal skin textures, lumps, bumps and all. But if you are looking to smooth or firm the texture of your skin or simply improve skin circulation, a simple body brush or more high-tech targeted treatment products could help you see results.
HYDRATE
Dry, itchy, flaky skin can be made worse in summer thanks to the heat, chlorine and sea salt. A good, nourishing body oil or butter can help to lock in nutrients and hydration to restore skin to soft, glowing health.
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Lydia Mansi
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Published July 2023
Lydia is an all-round lifestyle guru, tireless champion of women in business and our resident expert on beauty.
