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Break out the shorts, skirts and sundresses…Summer is finally here! Although this can be an exhilarating time, it can also be a massively self-conscious time. Whether your legs are in dire need of some colour or you are worried about cellulite, spider veins or an uneven skin tone there are definitely some tricks to getting your gams up and running for the summer months.

Get active! It’s the perfect time of year to get active whether you love to walk, jog, swim, rollerblade or bike ride. If you are tight on time taking even 5 or 10 minutes out of the day to do some squats and squeezes is a great place to start. Try to do the extras like taking the stairs or walking to the store whenever you get a chance. Lengthen your stride and feel the burn!

Don’t cross your legs! One of the largest injustices you can do to your legs is regularly sit cross-legged. Sitting this way all day at your desk is a major contributor to blocked circulation which can lead to a number of undesirable outcomes such as cellulite or spider veins. Do your legs a favour and break the cycle.

Get your blood circulating! Use a body brush during or after your shower to help get the cellulite-prone areas of your legs and bottom invigorated. Increasing the circulation and blood flow to these areas will help to diminish the appearance of cellulite. A couple great products that you may want to try include: The Urban Spa Cellulite Massage Mitt or the Urban Spa Stimulating Body Brush.

Find products that do the work for you. When it comes to getting your gams ready for the summer there are a number of products you can use to accelerate the confident revealing. There are many tinted moisturizers, body bronzers, self-tanning potions, firming creams, scar reducing ointments and concoctions that help to mask spider veins. Here are some products you may want to try:

Getting your glow on:

• Jergens Natural Glow Express Body Moisturizer
• Aveeno Continuous Radiance Moisturizing Lotion
• Coppertone Gradual Tan Moisturizing Lotion
• Milani Body Bronzer
• Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

Firming up:

• Exuberance Be Firm (You’re no Pushover!) Body Lifting and Firming Cream
• St. Ives Skin Firming Gel Creme
• Nivea Body My Silhouette!

Diminishing imperfections:

• Vita-K Solution Professional For Spider Veins
• Derma E Skin Lighten Natural Fade & Age Spot Creme
• Vita-K Solution Professional For Blotchy Skin
• Derma E Clear Vein Creme, Spider Vein and Bruise Solution

Get a leg up on the season and don’t be afraid to strut your stuff!

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