Latest news with #legcare
South China Morning Post
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Baring the legs is in vogue, but how to best care for them? They're a key part of Beyoncé, Lisa, Sabrina Carpenter and Hailey Bieber's outfits, but many of us don't maintain ours properly
We've been taught to treat our face like the crown jewel of skincare – exfoliated, serumed, SPF'd within an inch of its life. Legs, on the other hand, tend to fall into the 'I'll deal with them later' category. Despite overflowing beauty shelves, our legs go about their business largely ignored, carrying us around for the whole day, yet quietly accepting a patchwork of dry skin, razor nicks and forgotten promises of body oil. For many of us, they have slipped out of the spotlight. For some though, they're stealing it. Beyoncé has often worn outfits that bared her entire legs, such as here at the 2013 Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans. /AFP Whether on red carpets or concert stages, legs can be statements of strength, sensuality and style. Think Sabrina Carpenter's pantless Louis Vuitton suit at the 2025 Met Gala , or Hailey Bieber's two-part lesson in leg-forward styling – first in a Saint Laurent mini blazer dress, then at the after-party in a corset minidress by designer Dilara Findikoglu. Advertisement Sabrina Carpenter is a more recent advocate of letting her legs lead the way, as she did at the Met Gala in May. Photo: Invision/AP But leg iconography has a long and glamorous history. Think back to Tina Turner, whose famously insured legs and high-hemmed fringe dresses became a signature as unmistakable as her voice. Short skirts and dresses baring her legs were a signature of US rock legend Tina Turner's look. Photo: AP Or that now-historic moment when Angelina Jolie's right leg achieved internet immortality on the 2012 Oscars' red carpet. Pop culture has never been shy about celebrating legs, but offstage outside the spotlight, for the most part, leg care tends to be reactive, driven by the needs of weather, wardrobe or the occasional last-minute event. Angelina Jolie strikes that much-talked-about leg-baring pose ahead of the 2012 Oscars. Photo: AP Like the skin on our face, the skin on our legs is constantly changing. It loses hydration, elasticity and density with time, especially around the knees and thighs. 'The skin on our legs does have different needs,' says Dr Shamsa Kanwal, consultant dermatologist at myHSteam. 'It's typically thicker and drier than facial skin, and it has fewer oil glands, which means it's more prone to dryness and irritation, especially after shaving or during colder months.' She also explains that, since legs also experience more friction from clothing and shaving, they benefit from hydrating, barrier-repairing and gentle exfoliating routines.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
The little-known lymphatic drainage kit that users say is 'like a facelift for your legs' is on sale for £45 off: 'My legs have been completely transformed!'
Excited shoppers are 'looking forward to having' their legs on show this summer thanks to one lymphatic drainage kit. And it's on sale for £45 off. Legology's iconic Cellu-Lite Anti-Cellulite Oil is back in stock as part of a Leg Care Routine Essentials Kit after becoming one of the year's hottest beauty buys. Helping legs look more toned and skin feeling tighter, users have praised the four-piece kit and its 'incredible' results after just 30 days. Legology Essentials Set The Legology Essentials Set is made up of four of the brand's bestselling products, which work together to improve tone and texture, and help reduce the look of cellulite. When used together, this kit visibly reduces (clinically proven) the appearance of cellulite and uneven skin texture by stimulating microcirculation and lymphatic drainage to depuff and promote firmer, tighter-looking skin. £132 (save £45) Shop Summer is here, and to prep your legs for the skin-baring season, Legology has created an Essentials Set that's loaded with leg-toning must-haves. And it's on sale for a limited time. The Legology Essentials Set is comprised of four hero products, all created to help promote firmer, tighter-looking skin - and it's got a serious buzz behind it. 'I found this routine so easy to add into my day to day and still can not believe the results!' raved one impressed shopper. 'My legs have been completely transformed!'. The luxury leg care kit, with four of the brand's top-selling products, promises to lift, smooth, contour and de-puff tired, bloated or cellulite-prone legs – all from the comfort of your own bathroom. While a 'leg-toning' kit sounds too good to be true, Legology's 'leg wellbeing' products have played a key part in the confidence of hundreds of shoppers as well as celebrities like Sienna Miller, who have found they play a part in maintaining smooth legs. The Essentials Kit is a great place to source all of the brand's bestsellers, including the Lymph-Lite Dry Body Brush, Cellu-Lite Anti-Cellulite Oil, sculpting Air-Lite Leg Shaping Cream and lymph-boosting Circu-Lite Massage Cup for visibly firmer, smoother and hydrated skin. The brand recommends starting with the Dry Body Brush, which works by stimulating the lymphatic system, helping the body to naturally drain away any fluid retention to reduce puffiness, making legs look more toned. Next up is the oil and cup duo, which is clinically proven to help the appearance of cellulite and uneven skin texture by stimulating microcirculation and lymphatic drainage to depuff and promote firmer, tighter-looking skin. And shoppers who have used the Legology kit religiously have seen pretty jaw-dropping results, and in as little as 30 days. 'I was sceptical at first but after 7 days of using this combo my legs were already looking smoother and more toned,' raved one impressed user. 'I love the suction cup, its seriously changed my thighs since using it religiously every day! Looking forward to having my legs on show this summer for the first time in a long long time!'. The Air-Lite Shaping Leg Cream is another favourite and clinically proven to streamline your silhouette. When the cream is massaged into your limbs, it helps to target congestion and puffiness, refining leg contours - and users have called it 'fantastic'. 'I'm 31 and I've tried A LOT of cellulite/toning products,' wrote one dedicated shopper. 'Finally found products that have got rid of my cellulite and made my legs look slimmer and snatched! For the first time in a long time, I'm actually looking forward to wearing my shorts/bikini this summer!'.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
How to make your legs summer ready, according to a dermatologist
With the warmer weather comes blue skies, sunny days, vibrant blooms — and, of course, showing more skin. While summer style is all about light layers and bare skin, for those of us with dry, pasty, discolored or uneven skin (i.e. all of us?), shedding layers can bring a level of self-consciousness, if not downright panic. A first outing in shorts or a skirt can be especially daunting this time of year, as it means displaying a lot of leg. Even the most glamorous gams require at least a little extra TLC before the summer solstice arrives and, more likely, a full glow up. "Concerns that occur most commonly on legs are dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, keratosis pilaris [small, red bumps], ingrown hairs and varicose veins," says Dr. Dara Spearman, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Radiant Dermatology Associates. "Generally, the best way to care for leg skin is by exfoliating to get rid of dead skin and prevent ingrown hairs, [and] also using hydrating body wash and moisturizer to keep the legs looking soft and shiny." Of course, long-term leg care is not simply a surface-level affair. "[For the best-looking legs] I recommend trying to be active daily — like walking more — plus staying hydrated and protecting the skin from environmental factors like the sun," Spearman explains. "For other concerns like varicose and spider veins, elevating your legs can help prevent them from forming, and laser treatments can diminish their appearance." Read on for Spearman's top solutions for all your most pressing leg-skin concerns, but don't be afraid to strut your stuff even if your pins are not camera-ready. My advice: Give yourself a close shave, slather on some inexpensive anti-bump cream, throw on a pretty dress and enjoy the ever-fleeting joy of a warm breeze on your bare, just-fine-as-it-is skin. No one likes the look of flaky, rough-textured knees and legs, but the good news is, with consistent use, quality products can treat these issues — and treat them fast. Though these formulas are gentle, as with any new topical treatment, consult with a doctor first if you have sensitive skin, particularly if your dermatological issues are severe. The bad news is: If you want to diminish the appearance of varicose or spider veins, you'll need to head to a doctor's office. Depending on the type and severity, these can be treated with surgery or, potentially, less invasive procedures like sclerotherapy and laser ablation. However, if you're prone to varicose and spider veins, Spearman says wearing compression socks and regularly elevating your legs can help prevent future outbreaks. If you want to disguise your leg veins, high-quality self tanners can aid in blurring the blue-purple hue and make the condition look less severe. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
