Do you see dark bumps on your leg that look like the skin of a strawberry? Then you might have comedones or commonly known as strawberry legs. Strawberry legs are hair follicles or ingrown hair that is trapped under the skin. These are small pores that may contain bacteria, dead skin cells, and oil.
These are not harmful but it makes you feel self-conscious while wearing short dresses or shorts. Some common cause of strawberry legs includes:
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Keratosis pilari or chicken skin– It occurs when your skin produces excessive keratin, which blocks the hair follicles.
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Dry skin or folliculitis – It is inflammation of hair follicles due to bacteria or fungi
If you have dry and rough skin, it is important for you to always keep your skin moisturized to avoid the irritation which occurs when you shave your epidermis. This can leads to the strawberry-like appearance of your legs.
A chemical peel or a laser hair removal may be a permanent solution for your strawberry legs, but it can also easily be taken care of by using simple home remedies to avoid any side effect.
Natural Solutions To Get Rid Of Strawberry Legs
Baking Soda
Baking soda is very common in household works and even is used as self-care products. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It helps in exfoliating your skin, treats the dryness, and leaves your legs looking smooth and radiant.
You just need to mix 1 spoon of baking soda with 1 spoon of water and apply the paste on your legs. Let it dry for 4 to 5 minutes. Rinse it with cold water.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is most commonly used as moisturize for your skin and it also improves healing. It is advised to apply fresh aloe vera gel on your legs and massage gently for two minutes. And leave it for 10 minutes before washing with cold water. Do this daily.
Sea salt
Sea salt is a common home remedy for skin and is loaded with minerals like calcium, sodium, magnesium, and potassium which are extremely important for our skin’s health and pH balance.
Try to mix ¼ cup of sea salt and ½ cup of coconut oil to form a thick paste. Scrub this mixture gently on your legs for two minutes. Rinse with water.
Use this scrub for 1 to 2 times a week. This will help remove dead cells from the skin’s surface and restores mineral balance in the body.
Ground coffee
Ground Coffee is a wonder for skin. Mix ground coffee, palm sugar, and coconut oil to form a scrub. It helps in exfoliating your legs with this scrub 1-2 times a week. This helps to remove dead cells and leave the skin smooth and radiant.
Egg whites
Egg whites are not only good for your health but it also works well for skin. Egg whites and lemon juice mixture is another effective natural remedy for strawberry legs.
Try to apply this mixture on your legs and leave it on for 5-10 minutes. Then rinse with water. Do this once every day, preferably before your shower.
