How To Get Rid Of Strawberry Legs

Ever shaved your legs, only to find a crop of strawberry-coloured pores all over your skin? That’s called strawberry legs.

Shaving rash is annoying, itchy and sometimes even painful. But there are ways to stop strawberry legs from sprouting in the first place.

We’ve done our research so you can be fully prepared for your next shaving session (and escape the experience completely spot-free).

What is strawberry skin and what causes it?

Strawberry legs happen when clogged pores become irritated after shaving, creating pitted skin like the surface of a strawberry. 

Strawberry skin is more visible on lighter skin tones and can look darker than the rest of your skin tone, sometimes resembling a blackhead. 

Using a blunt razor, dry shaving, or waxing your leg hairs can increase the likelihood of strawberry legs. Personally, we love shaving with this Schick Hydro Silk Razor Kit ($11.55 from Priceline), because it comes with two razor heads that contain a water-activated moisturising serum, and five curve-sensing blades with skin guards, to minimise the risk of irritation caused by shaving.

How to get rid of strawberry legs

First things first, you’ll need a sharp razor. Make sure it’s clean too; if you’ve used a razor more than a few times, chances are the blades are dull and blunt. 

Hop in the shower and lather your legs with a moisturising shaving cream or oil. The best shaving technique is to shave your legs gently and use short, light strokes, washing the blade regularly between strokes. 

Once you’re done shaving, dry off your razor and store it in a cool, dry spot. This will help to ensure bacteria doesn’t grow on the blade. 

Follow with a fragrance-free body lotion such as Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Fragrance Free Moisturising Lotion ($12.99 at Chemist Warehouse).

Don’t forget to regularly exfoliate in between shaving sessions too. Dry brushing is great for physical exfoliation but there are plenty of chemical exfoliants available that work too. We love the CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream ($18.99 at Chemist Warehouse).

And if you’re still struggling, there are other hair removal options such as using an epilator, laser hair removal and electrolysis that don’t result in strawberry legs. 

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