2 Habits To Encourage Smoother, More Even-Toned Legs

Some people are blessed with perfectly even-toned, almost airbrushed-looking legs. I, however, have not been so lucky in that department. See, even if I shave my legs to feel smooth as can be, the skin still looks prickly and uneven. 

First step: dry brushing. This is a classic Ayurvedic ritual that involves lightly brushing your skin with a bristled tool, known as a dry brush. Going from your feet upward and always brushing toward your heart, lightly run the brush over your entire body (except your face and neck).

You'll want to do this before you step into the shower to shave, as it provides physical exfoliation that will help prep for a better, smoother shave. "Shaving prep should include gentle exfoliation to release any hairs that may be trapped under the skin," board-certified dermatologist Tiffany Clay, M.D., previously told mbg. 

After you shave, apply a body lotion while your skin is still slightly damp to increase the absorption. Once that's done, apply a lightweight body oil on top to really lock in the moisture. 

Be careful not to use a super-fragrant product or anything with exfoliants right after you shave, as your freshly buffed skin is even more prone to sensitivity. 

Instead, look for a simple and high-quality formula like the mindbodygreen dry body oil. The lightweight golden oil is made from sunflower seed and safflower seed oils, which go on smooth and deeply hydrate, yet never leave behind a greasy residue.