Want Hot Arms? Then Head to the Bathroom!

Of course, the right exercise is crucial for shaping slim and sexy arms but it is only one part of my integrated program for creating the arms and body of your dreams. You must also take care of your arms so that they look moisturized, tan and glowing. I am sharing three of my top tips from Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy, available for on Amazon.com, that you can put into action right away.

Exfoliate Your Guns. After working hard to get great arms, you want to show them off and don't want them to look all grey and lifeless. The key here is to exfoliate your arms in the same way you would your face. You can grab some of the granuals that you use on your mug or create an inexpensive scrub by combining Kosher salt (1/2 cup) with the juice of a fresh lemon and a teaspoon of olive oil. Gently mix. Now, gently scrub away all the dead skin cells, which will allow moisture to penetrate and get the blood flowing. Remember to give your elbows and extra scrub to get rid of any tougher cells that are lingering. Rinse when your done. You can also substitute sugar for salt if your skin is sensitive.

Moisturize. After a long winter of being hidden under bulky sweaters, your arms need a little or a lot of hydration. Remember the secret to younger looking skin on any part of your body is moisture. Find a good body lotion that's a bit thicker than what you use on your face. I love Bioelement's Vitalization Rich Body Creme. Twice a day slather it on your arms. Do this just after you get out of the shower or the bath because product penetrates twice as much on moist skin. You can also use a silky body oil once a day and moisturize before you go to bed.
 
Get the glow. Tan arms are gorgeous, but I don't want you baking in the sun. A little sun is actually okay (10-15 minutes daily), but then you can fake tan your arms by using any of the wonderful tinted body lotions on the market. To find the right color for your body, the color in the lotion should completely dissolve into your skin and not look like you're putting a color on your arm. Trust me in that your arms will have a subtle, chic glow that's not too much. A wonderful product that gets the job done is Bioelement's Tantalizer Body Bronzing Luminizer. A little bit of it mixed with their Vitalization Rich Body Creme will also give your arms a beautiful glow. (Find them at bioelements.com). Now, go show 'em off.
 
Celebrity nutrition, wellness & fitness expert JJ Virgin is a public speaker, co-star of TLC's Freaky Eaters and author of "Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy, The 5-Step Plan to Sleek, Strong, and Sculpted Arms " available Spring 2010. Preorder your copy now(it's less than $10!) and receive her 10 Hottest Tips to Get Slim and Sexy Fast Audio(a $14.95 value) FREE at www.sixweekstosleevelessandsexy.com