Summer-ready skin
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Tanned legs
By Anna Smith
The sun\'s out and you\'re dreaming of smooth, bronzed legs and glowing skin. But before you break out the fake tan, follow our simple steps to preparing your body for a sensational summer.
Banish stubble
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Gillette five blade Venus Embrace Razor
Summer is no friend to stubble, so it\'s worth investing in one of the latest lady shavers before you embark on your pre-tan shave. We\'ve tried a few in our time but the new five-blade Gillette Venus Embrace (£6.99, Boots.com) really does have a smooth touch and will give you 5 star legs in no time.
Lather up
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Gillette Avocado shave gel
Yolande de Trogoff from Bic Shavers advises using shave gel rather than soap. "For the perfect shave, shaving gel softens and prepares your skin far better. It helps the razor glide over your skin to provide a smooth, soft shave." Gillette Satin Care Shave Gel (£3.25, Boots.com) does the job nicely.
Get smooth skin
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Woman exfoliating body
Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! Hilary Andrews, co-founder of Beauty Expert, advises using a body scrub that washes clean off and doesn\'t leave a residue. "Focus on any areas that have drier skin such the backs of the heels, knees, elbows and shins." Exfoliating is also useful for natural tanning, says Charlotte Nial. founder of Cranwell House. "It can help your skin absorb SPF protection and moisturiser and leaves your skin with a healthy fresh glow."
DIY spa
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Olay Regenerist Precision Cleansing Cloths
Splash out on a posh exfoliator and your bathroom will smell like a luxury spa. Lavere\'s Active Body Scrub is positively yummy and has anti-ageing properties too (£27.50, lavere.co.uk). When exfoliating your face, try Olay Regenerist Precision Cleansing Cloths (£7.49, mistrys.co.uk) which both cleanse and exfoliate skin.
Moisture injection
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Olay Regenerist Rehydration lotion and Complete touch foundation
Moisturising is important all year round, but never more so than in summer. Try Ultra\'s Silky & Soothing Moisturising Lotion (£6.95, ulltra.com), or use Trevarno\'s luxurious natural bath and body oil with lavender, geranium and palmerosa (£17.50, trevarnoskincare.co.uk). If you\'re going out in the sun, opt for a moisturiser with UV protection like Olay Regenerist Rehydrating Lotion (£19.09, Superdrug.com). Olay\'s Complete Touch of Foundation also moisturises and protects from sun damage (£9.99, superdrug.com).
Best foot forward
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Carnation corn caps, heel cream and foot scrub
Don\'t forget to prepare your feet for the onset of sandals season. No one wants to see the results of a winter squeezed into high-heeled boots, so give your feet a makeover with Carnation products like Cracked Heel Cream (£2.99), Corn Caps (£1.89) and exfoliating foot scrub (£3.29, all 1staiddirect.co.uk).
A touch of luxury
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Bellingham Soap Company Tremendous Tootsie Box
Finally, treat your feet with an indulgent package like the Tremendous Tootsie Box (£22, bellinghamsoapcompany.co.uk) from the ethical Bellingham Soap Company. Your feet will thank you for a pampering session with dandelion foot soap, foot fizz and natural luxury moisturiser. Now, you\'re ready to tan and bare (almost) all!
