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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Do you have any tips for getting rid of strawberry legs? Share your thoughts below…
Not an issue for me.
lucky
Neither me
nor me thank goodness
Had to Google it, not an issue thank goodness
I get ingrown hairs.
same here!!
Ouch !!!!
Me too
Hmmm interesting — I don’t get this issue thankfully
I have never heard of this term Strawberry Legs. Thank goodnes, I have never had it then.
Me too.
I had heard of it but didn’t know what it was.
Moisturising and scrubs do the trick.
ill try that thanks
I’ve had these forever can’t seem to get rid of them
This article should help you Tanishka hopefully
The best thing I have ever found is the Bleame crystal hair eraser. Highly recommended!
Thankfully don’t have it!
Great article -I certainly have experienced this in the past
I’ve never heard of this before!
I didn’t know it was called strawberry legs but have had it in the past -now I use cream rather than shave
Neither, cute name.
I haven’t heard of this before either and I usually use an electric razor
I’ve never heard of strawberry legs before
me either.
I have never heard of strawberry legs before!! Don’t have them thank goodness.
I don’t get this but the Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Fragrance Free Moisturising Lotion is great!
The type of shaver you use has a lot to do with how your skin looks after shaving. Some shavers can be very rough on your skin despite lathering well beforehand and moisturizing afterwards.
I haven’t experienced this.
Oooh, will check that cerave cream out!
Plenty of exfoliation in between.
No problem for me either.
Don’t get this thankfully.
I haven’t heard of strawberry legs before and thankfully don’t suffer from it.
Some great Advice I have never heard of the Shaving Rash being called Strawberry Legs Thank goodness I don’t get them.
Can men get Strawberry Legs on their Face from not Shaving Correctly???
I’ve heard of it before but thankfully it’s not an issue for me.
An epilator is good but I still occasionally suffer with these
I dont think I have this issue.
Not a big problem for me, but I like this nice simple solution.
I agree quite a simple solution. For once?
I never had this.
Thanks for the info
I’ve got very tough skin, but if I use a fragranced lotion or soap when shaving, I get this problem. As long as I use fragrance-free products I’m find. I find fragranc-free sorbolene is the best thing to use as shaving foam.
[EDIT] That should be “As long as I use fragrance-free products I’m FINE”.
I’m the same, it’s the fragrance that irritates me.
Thankfully this is not a condition I suffer from but I love the Aveeno moisturiser.
haven’t had this before in my years of shaving
I dont think I have ever had this problem and I have never heard of strawberry legs before.
same here
I had to learn the hard way not to shave legs when I am cold , as the goose bumps end up getting nicked with the razor.
Arhhh is that what it’s called?!
Good advice, thank you.
Oh this is super handy! I have really bad strawberry legs. Ill definitely try these two products
Thankfully I don’t have this
I’ve been using this razor, it’s very good.
Great tips, thanks for sharing
Still don’t have but plenty of other issues
I’m pleased I haven’t experienced this issue.
I do use the Hydro Silk razor though and it’s great.
Not something that affects me, but I do get very dry skin.
In the winter my skin is very dry but I also battling with dry skin in the summer.
I must try these products
I am lucky and have virtually hairless legs but I do feel for ladies with hairy legs
This is not a big problem for me luckily because I don’t do all the things they suggest!
Fantastic tips.
Never had Strawberry legs and I hope I never get them! Ontop of all my other issues.
Scrubbing helps a lot
I get this combined with KP, so annoying!