As they comprise the lower half of our bodies, it’s all too easy to neglect our legs as we get ready in the morning. Often covered by tights or pants, legs get treated to a sort of “out of sight, out of mind” policy – that is, until, the summertime rolls around.

To proudly be the wearer or short shorts, it’s important to give your legs the due proper care. According to Allure.com, legs are the driest part of our bodies, so rather than lotion up top and forget about them, always give them an extra dose of lotion whenever you lather up.

Exfoliating once or twice a week in the shower will also help you keep flakiness at bay and produce only the softest, silkiest pair of gams. An all-over body scrub works great for legs as well as the rest of your cuerpo, and it’s especially helpful for preventing ingrown hairs after shaving.

Then again, all the moisturizing and exfoliating in the world can’t get you the legs you want if you’ve got unsightly bruises, stretchmarks or varicose veins. Enlist the aid of a body concealer such as Dermablend Leg and Body Cover Creme SPF 15.