3 Steps to Perfect Summer Legs

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With summer in full swing across the country, I bet a lot of you are heading out to the beach or the pool on a fairly regular basis – I know I am!  But after a somewhat lax shaving schedule during the winter months and being a busy mom of 3, my legs often get neglected…which means that trip to the pool or beach is delayed until I get them ready.  As a result of one too many delays, I’ve started a regular skin care routine to keep my legs healthy and ready for summer.  Because we all know that leg care is about a lot more than just hair removal.  Here are my 3 simple steps to getting (and keeping!) great summer legs:

Prepare

Make sure to clean your legs before you shave .  But while soap is great for cleaning your legs, don’t try to use it when shaving.  As someone with sensitive skin, I learned the hard way that I have to prepare my skin before shaving, because if I don’t, I’ll end up with painful red bumps all over my legs.  Not pretty, and far from “summer ready”.  After you’ve washed your legs with soap, one of the best ways to prepare your legs for shaving is to use shave gel.  I’ve been purchasing Skintimate shave gel for as long as I can remember because I can normally find it pretty easily, it comes in lots of great scents, and it’s very affordable (I’m not going to lie, that last point was most important when I was a poor college student).Lately I’ve been using Skintimate® Mandarin Burst shave gel that I found in the Heath & Beauty section at Walmart, because besides having a great summer scent (seriously, it’s amazing!), it also has extra moisturizers for smoother, silkier skin.  Skintimate® Mandarin Burst not only prepares your skin for shaving, but it also provides an essential layer of moisture for healthier, better looking skin long after the shave.

Shave

I know, I know, shaving isn’t the most fun thing in the world, but it must be done.  And I’m quite convinced that there’s nothing worse than throwing together a last minute trip the beach only to figure out that you need to stop everything and shave.  My kids don’t take kindly to that.  At all.  So over the summer I make it a point to shave twice a week, regardless of our plans.  That way, my legs are always summer ready and we can hit the beach at a moments notice.

If you’re looking for a way to extend the life of your shave, make sure to use a good quality razor like the Schick® Xtreme3® Hawaiian Tropic® Razor.  Their blades last longer than other traditional razors in my opinion, and the Hawaiian Tropic® scented handles make shaving a little more fun.  Also, disposing of your razor once it shows any signs of being dull and replacing it with a new one will also extend the life of your shave.  And at a little over $1 per razor, you won’t mind replacing the Schick® Xtreme3® Hawaiian Tropic®.

Protect

Once you’ve finished shaving, your leg care isn’t over!  Make sure to use some lotion after your legs have fully dried (fully dry is key here).  And if you’re heading outside immediately, don’t forget the sunscreen!

Sunscreen is so very important, but it’s also easy to forget, which is why I keep sunscreen not only in my house, but also in the diaper bag, my purse, and sometimes even in my car (yes, I’m a little crazy about sunscreen, but I do happen to live in a place that’s hotter than the face of the sun during June, July & August).  I also make sure to stock up every time I’m at Walmart and find myself in the sunscreen aisle.  

When I’m in the pool at home or headed out to the beach, I prefer using Hawaiian Tropic® Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance SPF 30.  Besides having that classic Hawaiian Tropic scent that sends me straight back to my childhood, this lotion is light and not a bit greasy.  And with an SPF 30, I know that I’m protected from the sun’s harmful rays, keeping my very fair skin safe.

If your looking for ways to get your legs summer ready and save a little money in the process, check out the All You magazine at newsstands starting 5/13 for valuable, money saving offers on Schick and Skintimate products!  And be sure to enter to win a Summerize Prize Pack which includes Skintimate® Mandarin Burst shave gel, Schick® Xtreme3® Hawaiian Tropic® Razor, Hawaiian Tropic® Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance SPF 30, a beach towel, and a $25 Walmart Gift Card!

How do you get (and keep!) your legs summer ready?  Leave me a comment and let me know!