Exchanging long pants for bare legs is one of summer's great pleasures for women -- but only if you feel good about how your legs look. With Good Housekeeping's simple strategies, you can be a shameless showoff in no time. (More beauty advice from the magazine appears on www.goodhousekeeping.com.)
Get silkier legs
"Dry skin is unhealthy skin," says Sandy Johnson, M.D., of the Johnson Dermatology Clinic in Fort Smith, Ark. "Well-hydrated skin provides a better barrier to the environment." And it makes legs look smoother and prettier, too. Here are some tips to fight flakiness:
Choose the right moisturizer: "Our skin is naturally hydrated in the summer because of extra moisture in the air," explains Johnson. That means you can retire the rich creams in favor of lighter formulas.
