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Body Beautiful for Spring

It’s time to shed your winter “coat”! For most of us, shaving and waxing are necessary evils, unless you’re comfortable showing your hair-raising style like Oscar winner Mo’Nique. Spring is the ideal time to prepare for the body-revealing fashions of summer months. So get a leg up and buff and shine your way to sexy skin-baring moments.

Follow these three buff and shine steps for body beautiful:

1. Exfoliate (Buff)
Removing dead skin buildup is key to beautiful bare skin. Take time to exfoliate your face and body on a weekly basis.
Face: Black Opal Brightening Scrub,$8.95, walmart.com
This 2-in-1 brightening mask scrub can be used as both a deep cleanser and a mask in one step. This intensive treatment deep cleanses, exfoliates and resurfaces as it alleviates dead surface skin cells.
Body: SEED Body Soap Invigorating Citrus Thyme, $4.49, seedpowerbodycare.com
This grape seed oil-enriched body soap formula uses all natural ingredients including refined pomegranate, apricot and strawberry seeds to gently exfoliate and cleanse. Apply bar directly to your body to feel the exfoliating benefits of seeds, lather in hands or use a washcloth.
If you are plagued with bumpy skin on the back of your thighs and arms, a condition known as keratosis pilaris, a more vigorous exfoliation may be in order.
Body II: DERMAdoctor KP Duty Body Scrub, $44, dermadoctor.com
This dual-action chemical and physical exfoliator blends the best of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion into a single, easy-to-use treatment.

2. Lose the fuzz
Legs: The Art of Shaving Perfect Shave Set for women, $146, theartofshaving.com
This rose absolute-scented set of products guarantees smooth, sleek results while relieving and preventing ingrown hair, nicks and cuts and razor burn.
Some shaving tips:
· Always shave after or during a hot shower, never before.
· Always use hot water while shaving. Hot water softens the hair and cleanses the skin.
· Always shave in the direction the hair grows.
Shaving alternative: Veet Hair Removal Cream, $9.99, drugstore.com
This depilatory works in about 5 minutes and is formulated with vitamin e and aloe.

3. Shine
Total Body Glow: Nuxe Huile Prodiguise OR,$39, beautyexclusive.com
Add subtle glow to exposed skin – shoulders, arms, décolleté and legs.
This dry simmer oil is infused with ultra-fine gold-colored pearly particles and a cocktail of precious botanical oils. It illuminates pale skin and enhances the beauty of naturally brown skin. Plus it adds glow to hair! We also recommend, NARS Body Glow, $59, narscosmetics.com, that soothes and moisturizes the skin with an addition of rich chocolate shimmer for a natural glow.

Follow these “buff and shine” steps for your best spring body beautiful.
This article was originally posted on Jonesmag.com
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