This post is about how taking some simple steps in leg care will help deliver great looking, healthy legs. This post is part of the #SummerizeYourLegs #shop hosted by #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. All opinions are my own.
The weather is finally starting to warm up here on Long Island and I am starting to prep for summer! We have consistently been having warmer days, which is a welcome change. Previously the weather here has been manic, 60’s one day and 80’s the next. Getting the kids dressed for school has been quite the challenge. I bundle them up each morning, making sure they have numerous layers to peel off through out their day. They leave for school looking like they are headed for the mountains and come home looking ready for the beach.
With the warming weather, I have started to put away the bulky winter clothing and unpacked the summer wardrobes. Except for the one winter item I can not find the courage to part with. My long black winter running pants. Each and every time I try to pack them up I pull them back out. I sadly realize that when they go away, I will have to run exclusively in my running shorts. My short, bright, breezy running shorts that show off my painfully pale legs.
When I say painfully pale, what I really mean is that they are painful to look at. People actually shield their eyes when they are out in the open. When I go running in shorts I actually blind the runners coming from the opposite direction. I have some sort of magical superpower that allows my legs to bounce the sun right off them. They are like magical mirror legs, deflecting light beams at the unsuspecting passerby.
It honestly doesn’t matter if it is the beginning or end of the summer, they always stay the same color. At this point in my life, I have come to accept and embrace the milky, sallow color that they love to be. They are what they are – legs. They do what I need them to do and I should be happy to have them, regardless of their lack of a summer tan. They might not be worthy of a swimsuit catalog, but at least I can get them beach ready.
My favorite way to get them looking “acceptable” is to scrub all the dry winter skin off them with my homemade lavender sugar scrub. It only uses three ingredients and when I am done, my skin is soft and smooth. In the summer I use this scrub daily for my arms, legs and feet. I also make sure I use a great razor, moisturizer and an enormous amount of sun screen. I find my shaving, moisturizing and beauty products at Walmart.com.
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LAVENDER SUGAR SCRUB
Materials:
- Turbinado sugar
- Coconut or Olive oil
- Lavender essential oil
Directions:
Step 1: Mix 2 parts sugar and 1 part coconut or olive oil. (You may need to lay with the consistency a bit. If there is a pool of oil on top of the sugar, just keep adding more sugar until it’s all mixed in.)
Step 2: Add 7-8 drops of essential oil; mix thoroughly. Store in an airtight, plastic container.
Thanks for reading!
Daniele
#SummerizeYourLegs #CollectiveBias
That looks like such a great scrub! I have been obsessed with all things lavender lately. Thanks for the how to!
This sounds heavenly, I have never used a sugar scrub but want to!
Mmm, this looks lovely. I wish I could smell it through the computer!
It smells sooo good! It makes getting out of bed and into the shower a little easier!
I LOVE this razor! Used to use a Mac3 but man the Schick Hydro has won me over.
I love it too! It is sooo much better than the last one I was using.
I can’t wait to try making this with my kids – what a fun summer project, huh? Thank you! 🙂
The thing Ihate most about summer is shaving. My poor white legs NEVER tan But, I am so going to try this scrub, and some self tanner this year!
Ha ha – neither do mine. It seems pointless to let my legs out in the sun – but at least they look smooth 🙂
I love homemade sugar scrubs! This would be great after Girl Scout camp this week!
They are the best! I love scrubbing my feet and hands with it too. It makes everything feel softer!
I made this for my daughter’s Keratosis Polaris. She loves it and it makes her legs so smooth!
You can also use coconut oil instead of olive oil, which is really good for KP. I have it all over my legs and arms 🙂
I sport that same painful shade of white legs. 🙁 Anyhow, the sugar scrub sounds amazing!
My husband tells me every summer he is amazed out how they defy the sun!
That lavender sugar scrub sounds nice. I will definitely give it a try. Thank you
I love making my own sugar scrub, it saves a ton of money and smells oh so good!
I definitely saves a lot of money, I love making them!
I love a good lavender scrub and like to exfoliate my legs before shaving.
Exfoliating before shaving makes a really big difference for me!
I’ve never done a leg scrub… never even thought about it! Hmmm… I may have to try this tonight lol
You should do it, it is such a nice little indulgence!
I am loving sugar scrubs for my legs! My favorite is a lemon one my sister introduced me to, but I haven’t tried making a lavender one.
I love lemon! I will have to make a lemon one next, it sounds perfect!
I’m going to try this tonight! I LOVE home made, natural and easy and this recipe is all of that.. and living in LA I need silky smooth dress ready legs all year long 🙂
You are SO lucky that you get to wear dresses all year long. We have had such cold weather in NY this year!
This looks great!! I love it!! Homemade. Natural. Great gift idea too! 🙂
It does make a great gift! My sister and I always make each other a batch when we make it 🙂
love the thought of using turbinado sugar! I bet this smells wonderful. I’ll have to try it myself!
The turbinado sugar gives it a really nice grit to help scrub everything away!
I love homemade sugar scrubs and the smell of lavender as well. Thanks for the instructions on how to make it!
Lavender is the best! I hope you have fun making a batch!
I LOVE sugar scrubs! I entered the contest and hope I win because my legs need a ton of work too!
I agree! My legs and feet definitely do not get enough attention from me 🙂
Oh this sounds amazing!!! I love lavender. Would be nice to do this scrub before bedtime.
IT is perfect before bedtime. I even use the scrub on the bottom of my kids feet at night when they are in the bath. It helps send them off to snoozeville!
I have to try this Lavender Sugar Scrub! I believe I have all of the ingredients needed, and I love the smell of lavender.
You should definitely whip some up, it stays good for a long time!