All about Legs

 

STEP 1 – BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE

Temperature changes, a diet high in salt and saturated fat, sitting down or running around all day long can make legs tired and heavy. To combat water retention, bloating and to improve the appearance of cellulite try VitalTone (£13.99/£41.97 www.simplyvital.com) a food supplement containing chicory, mint, rosemary, juniper and hyssop extracts to be taken thrice a day before meals. After 21 days you’ll look and feel lighter.

 

STEP 2 – PREPARE

Use a gentle body wash. Dr Bronner’s Magic Liquid Soap (£2.99/£4.99 0845 072 5825 or visit www.kinetic4health.co.uk) is organic, kind, effective and smells delicious and you can choose between lavender, citrus, almond, rose, baby, eucalyptus and unscented.

 

 

 

Get rid of those dead skin cells and reveal younger, more radiant skin with Comfort Zone Fruity Peel (£24, call 01827 280080). A must have for gorgeous legs.

 

 

STEP 3 – GET RID OF HAIRS

Unless you have Mo’Nique’s guts or lack of care, fuzzy legs are not very sightly. For long term hair-free legs, Braun Silk-Epil is a quick, mess-free solution (www.£129.99 www.braun.com/uk) and can be used on both body and face. Comes with different epilating heads, a hair trimmer and a shaver. If you prefer wax strips, you can’t go wrong with Veet Suprem’ Essence Ready To Use Wax Strips (£6.34 www.veet.co.uk). Fuss-free and long lasting results.

 

 

If you prefer a quick, completely pain-free solution, Gillette Venus Embrace Razor (£6.99 www.gillettevenus.co.uk) catches even the smallest hairs, doesn’t irritate the skin and results last longer than with standard razors.

 

 

For super fast results, Veet’s Supreme Essence Spray On Hair Removal Cream (£6.99 www.veet.co.uk) can’t be beaten. Just spray on your legs and bikini line, wait a few minutes and voila’!

 

STEP 4 – MOISTURISE

The skin on the legs can get very dry very quickly. Not only is important to moisturise daily, straight after a bath or shower to lock in moisture, but it’s also important to choose a body crème that works around the clock.

Ark Loving Body Butter (£22.50, http://www.arkskincare.com) does just that. Easy to absorb, it leaves legs smooth and soft all day long and smell delicious. Truly outstanding crème.

 

 

STEP 5 – CHEAT!

No one likes to show off pasty legs, but the orange hue associated with many self-tanning products is not a better look.

Cheat your way to a tan with Lee Stafford Fake my T@n MagiC Potion tanning lotion (£8.99 www.leestafford.com) is a wash off instant tan with a matt finish that can be used on face and body. It doesn’t stain, doesn’t streak, absorb easily and looks completely natural thanks to its olive undertones. Comes in light to medium and medium dark to suit all skin tones and colours.

 

 

By Stef Bottinelli