Muses

Sometimes talking to a tween daughter makes a mother wonder how she is going to keep up – but the folks at Gillette have designed the Venus Embrace, with five blades and a soft grip handle for gentle control. It makes getting the conversation started with your tween about shaving as smooth as summertime legs. My daughter and I are spending this week at the beach. What better time is there to talk about seashore beauty do’s and don’ts? Hannah: Mama, you grew up close to the beach. Did you cherish that moment? Mom: Cherish the moment? Well, it was part of life in Florida. When I was a little girl, my mother always put sunscreen on me – Hannah: Like every five minutes? Mom: Like every five minutes. And, of course, I couldn’t stand it. So I rebelled. As teenagers, my friends and I would put a drop of iodine in a bottle of baby oil. It turned light pink, attracting the sun to us like Edward was drawn to Bella – except, unlike Edward, we stayed in the sun with no protection all day. That’s an ENORMOUS DON’T. Hannah: I just HATE putting on sunscreen, Mama. It’s so yucky and gross. When I walk in the sand, it sticks to me. G-R-O-S-S! Mom: When you are my age, you will be happy I made you wear sunscreen. Hannah: No wrinkles? Mom: I can’t promise none, but not as many. And, btw, you don’t have to look so happy about not having my wrinkles. Hannah smiles

Mom: I can’t believe you’re wearing make-up, even if it’s only lip-gloss… and shaving your legs.  Out of mom-curiosity, when I bought you a razor, why didn’t you come to me before trying it out? Hannah: Cause I didn’t need your help. Mom: You didn’t need your mama? Weren’t you afraid you’d cut yourself? Hannah: Nope. Every tween girl knows how to shave. Like brushing your teeth. Or riding a bike. Duh. Mom smiles Mom: Do your friends shave? Do you talk about it? Hannah: Yes, Mama. My friends shave and sometimes we talk about it. Some people are mean to other people — saying they don’t need to shave. That bothers me. Mom: Well, I’m glad you are not afraid to talk to me about it. And while we’re chatting, who is that cute boy you’ve been talking to at the pool? Hannah: You mean Zach? Mom: Yes, Zach. Hannah: Oh, mom. Insert rolling of eyes. Mom: How about next time we try a razor made for moms and tweens… Hannah: Like pink baby oil? Mom: No silly – just the opposite.

A great way to take care of your legs, leaving them silky smooth and moisturized after a day at the beach is with VenusEmbrace razors and Satin Care Shave Gel. Both expert and novice alike will embrace the Venus shaving experience. And Satin Care Passionista Fruit Shave Gel helps you get a smooth, close shave and leaves you feeling sleek and silky, babying sensitive skin with extra moisturizers leaving your legs ready for summer fun.

For more tips from Gillette on how to talk to your daughter about shaving click here.

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