There is nothing better than fresh silky smooth, soft legs! There is nothing worse, than dealing with razor burn or ingrown hairs. With these 5 must know shaving tips, you will have silky smooth, dolphin skin legs, that last!
We’ve all been there. Sometimes shaving your legs, is the last thing you want to do. As a mom, I know time in the bathroom is limited, so maybe you just do a quick dry shave (please don’t) or maybe you even skip shaving all together. Which is perfectly fine …in the winter-Hey, I have no shame, I do it all the time! But once, summer rolls around, it’s a little harder to hide the stubble. Let’s be honest, having to shave every single day is the last thing on our minds. With these tips, your skin will be so soft, and silky smooth!
Having dolphin skin smooth legs all comes down to proper exfoliation and choosing the right razor, this post goes over everything you need to know to make your shaving routine a breeze.
5 Must Know Shaving Tips for Silky Smooth Legs
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Dry Brushing Before Your Shower
Before you even get into the shower, you are going to want to use a dry brush all over your legs. Dry brushing is so good for your skin, it helps with lymphatic drainage, blood flow, cellulite and most importantly exfoliation. I know it’s an extra step, but it’s worth it and it only takes a minute. You can find dry brushes pretty much everywhere now.
Choosing the Right Razor for Silky Smooth Legs
To get silky smooth legs, choosing the right razor is crucial. Using a high-quality razor literally makes all the difference. For the longest time, I’ve always used men’s razors for my legs, but I feel like they have gotten so expensive over the years. Now I’m obsessed with the Bic Soleil Clic 5 Razor. I can’t always find them in store anymore, so I usually just order them off of Amazon.
You just need to make sure you are using a razor with 5 blades. No less than 3! If you have a 2 blade disposable razor, go throw it away.
Choosing the right razor is just the first step for getting those silky smooth legs. Proper exfoliation, and using the right shaving products are where the magic happens!
The Power of Exfoliation for Silky Smooth Legs
Exfoliation is THE most important step. Exfoliating is going to remove all the dead skin cells, and prevent ingrown hairs. You can also get a much closer shave. If you want to have the smoothest legs possible, exfoliation is a must.
The best way is to use a gentle scrub exfoliator. Truly sells a fabulous pre shave exfoliator scrub, but it’s a little on the pricier side. I love the Dove Brown Sugar scrub. All of the Tree Hut scrubs are great, and they smell delicious.
Whether or not you use an actual exfoliating scrub, I always, always… ALWAYS use one of these African cloth sponges in the shower. They are SO affordable, they don’t harbor any bacteria and if you run out of your scrub, you can use any soap and still have this for exfoliating your entire body. I literally cannot shower without one of these, you will feel so squeaky clean. So, exfoliating scrub and/or this African cloth sponge.
Best Shaving Oil
I have never found a shaving cream that I absolutely love, and it just feels like so much product, and you’re constantly having to rinse the razor. The last shaving cream can I bought left a rust ring in my shower, so me and shaving creams are no longer friends. Also, if anyone knows a recommendation for getting the rust ring out of my shower, please message me!
What you DO need, is the Tropical Glow Shaving oil from Tree Hut. This will have your legs so soft and SILKY smooth, and it smells AMAZING. You only need a little bit, and it goes a really long way.
In pinch, I also like using hair condition if I don’t have any of the shaving oil left, but it’s definitely a secondary option.
Moisturizing for Lasting Softness
Properly moisturizing is essential for maintaining your soft and silky smooth legs. After shaving, I have been loving the Nivea shower body lotion. It’s activated by water and will have your entire body feeling so soft. All of Nivea’s products are great, but they really did something here with this one.
When you get out of the shower, you’ll want to use your favorite body lotions all over your body, while your skin is still a little damp. Before you cover your legs you are going to want to cover them in a light oil. I know there are tons of luxurious oils out there, but honestly I’ve been using baby oil on my legs for years, and it works just fine.
Try these tips, and you will have the softest, most buttery smooth legs this summer! Make sure you have a good, FRESH razor, properly exfoliated, and moisturize!