Scared to bare your arms because of those pesky little bumps and bingo wings? Don’t panic! Follow our guide to getting A-list arms quick so you can brave that vest top in no time!
A few press ups (10 if you can) every morning will get the blood flowing into your muscles which will perk them up instantly.
Try REN Resurfacing AHA Concentrate, £30, – even though it’s designed for your face, use a drop on the backs of your arms before smoothing on your daily body moisturiser.
Or try Paula’s Choice KP Treatment Cloths, £30, that are free from ingredients such as lavender, menthol, denatured alcohol, or citrus oils which can make things worse!
We all know exercise is the only real answer for sculpted arms, but teamed with the right tools, you’ll get even better results. Body brushing is key! Work upwards towards your heart. Try the Body Shop Body Brush Round, £8.
AHA’s and salicylic acid have the answer to bingo wings. “It exfoliates the skin and helps dissolve the blockage, leaving skin soft and smooth,” says Paula Begoun, founder of skincare brand Paula’s Choice.
Work in your cream! Firming arm cream contain fat-fighting ingredients to help tone, but it’s all in the application. Massage in using circular motions, working it up and down your biceps and triceps. Dedicate two minutes each morning and night to each arm to see results. We like Nip + Fab Upper Arm Fix, £12.99.
Combine a bit of self tan with some expert shading to get arms that look like you’ve been working out for months! Use a gradual tanner on your whole body for an all over glow, then taking a self tan that is one shade darker down the sides of your arms to make them appear more slimmer and toned. Use Vita Liberata pHenomenal 2-3 Self Tan in Dark, £37.50.
Using a waterproof matte bronzer like Avène Sun Care SPF 50 Tinted Compact £24, buff it in all along the paler skin on the underside of your arm, from elbow to armpit. The matte texture will absorb the light and make the area look smaller.
To accentuate your biceps, use a highlighter like Kiko Sahara Glow Highlighter in Desert Colours £14.90, and put it on the area that naturally catches the light. And Voila! You have defined arms.
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