Say Goodbye to Strawberry Legs | Purplle

If you have been curious about knowing what strawberry legs mean, imagine this. A fresh strawberry with tiny dot-like seeds all over it. That is all. Now if you are thinking, what has that got to do with legs, imagine the same dot-like texture on your thighs or legs. Are you surprised at the similarity? This is exactly why strawberry legs have been named, well, strawberry legs!
 Now you might be thinking, why do these occur? Usually, when we shave our legs or thighs, the hair follicles are exposed to external factors such as sweat, dirt, grime or even dead skin. The pores expand making thighs and other parts look dotted. This usually occurs post shaving if a few steps are not taken into consideration.
 Before we share our tips and tricks to achieve a smooth shave, free of strawberry legs, do remember that you should not feel ashamed of your skin. This article is not meant to promote flawless skin. Having texture on your skin is absolutely normal and strawberry legs or a condition such as keratosis pilaris does not mean that you should cover up any parts of your body. Strawberry legs can happen to anyone and also can be kept at bay if you follow a fuss-free routine that keeps your pores unclogged. 

You can achieve this by following these home remedies from time to time.
 

1. Moisturizing the skin

Something as simple as moisturizing the body can seem to be a Herculean task but if done regularly, it can be super beneficial. If the surface of your skin is moisturized, then the hair growth process of your body hair is smoother. The hair can grow without facing any hindrance and will not result in ingrown hair which can oftentimes be painful or infectious. A simple moisturizer or body lotion such as The Good Vibes Shea Butter Deep Moisturizing Body Lotion can be a good, budget-friendly option.
 2. Exfoliating from time to time

A well-exfoliated skin acts as a smooth base for your razor. Taking care of your skin pre-shaving can result in a soft surface for the blade to glide on and ensure a close shave. Using a physical exfoliator can make your job easy. You can try using a homemade coffee scrub by mixing 2 tablespoons of coffee powder with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or almond oil with 1 tablespoon of sugar. This concoction should be evenly spread throughout the body and gently massaged. Wash it off with lukewarm water and shower gel. If you do not want to go through the process of making this DIY concoction, you can try using the mCaffeine body scrub. This coffee body scrub polishes and exfoliates the body evenly while giving you a heavenly experience.
 3. Choosing the correct bath products

Using the correct bath products will help your skin immensely and keep strawberry legs at bay. Avoid using soaps that have exfoliating beads or harsh loofahs. Exfoliating gloves help get rid of dirt and dead skin gently while cleaning your skin. Unlike loofahs which might have soap suds stuck to it, exfoliating gloves help access hard-to-reach places. You should ideally shave after massaging your skin with an exfoliating glove.
 4. Using products with active ingredients 

Products that have lactic acid, glycolic acid or alpha hydroxy acid are amazing for exfoliating skin that does not react well to physical exfoliation. The Suganda 5% Lactic Acid Body Moisturizer is amazing for gentle exfoliation. You can apply this on a regular basis and help transform your clogged body skin to soft, moisturized and strawberry leg-free skin.

5. Secret Ingredient 

Our fifth tip might seem the most difficult one, but is definitely the one we recommend the most. Practicing patience and not expecting miracles are the most important steps to get rid of any skin imperfection. These products and do-it-yourself methods are fruitful only if practiced in the long run. No product or method will be able to give overnight results unless you follow it over a sustained period of time.

FAQs

Q. Can strawberry legs leave marks or cause pigmentation?

A. If you scratch or pick on your skin or bumps, then it most definitely will result in scarring. Avoid picking on your skin at all costs.

Q. Will scrubbing every day help with getting rid of strawberry legs?

A. Scrubbing every day will potentially irritate your skin and result in agitated skin. We recommend scrubbing twice or thrice a week and not more than that.

Q. How can you get rid of strawberry legs in under a week?

A. It is difficult to get rid of strawberry legs or ingrown hair in under a week. Once you start following a routine and taking care of the skin on your legs, strawberry legs start disappearing.


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