26 Beauty Habits to Break Right Now
Quick, easy tips on mascara, perfume, SPF foundation, exfoliation and more.
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Don't Shave Your Legs After a Long Soak in the Tub
"After 15 to 20 minutes, water causes skin to wrinkle and swell, which means that a razor can't glide as easily or reach the base of the hair," says Kristina Vanoosthuyze, senior scientist for Gillette's Venus razor brand. For the smoothest result: Shave within five to ten minutes after stepping into the shower, when the warm water has softened your skin and hair.
From the
July 2008 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
