Strawberry legs, or open comedones, are a common skin concern caused by clogged pores and hair follicles. The following natural remedies can help improve the appearance of strawberry legs and boost your confidence:
Coffee Scrub
Exfoliating with coffee grounds can help brighten the skin. Mix used coffee grounds with coconut oil to create a scrub. Apply it to damp skin, then rinse. Follow up with a firming body wash and a good moisturizer. Exfoliate 2-3 times a week for gradual improvement.
Shea Butter Blend
Create a nourishing post-shave or post-hair removal moisturizer by mixing 1 teaspoon each of jojoba oil and vitamin E oil with 3-4 teaspoons of shea butter. Whip it until smooth and apply it to your body.
Oatmeal Bath
Oatmeal is a gentle exfoliant. Add oatmeal to your regular bathwater and soak for 20 minutes. Alternatively, make a scrub by mixing oatmeal with coconut oil.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar helps tighten pores and reduce the appearance of dark spots. Add some to your bathwater or mix equal parts organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar and rose water to use as a toner.
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera gel has moisturizing and skin-softening properties. Massage fresh aloe vera gel onto your legs before showering, and use a commercial aloe vera gel as a moisturizer afterward.
Sugar Wax
Make your own sugar wax by heating sugar with honey and lemon juice. Use this mixture for hair removal. Alternatively, mix fine sugar with olive oil and tea tree oil, and apply it to damp skin before showering. Don’t forget to moisturize afterward.
Jaggery
Jaggery gently exfoliates the skin and prevents ingrown hairs. Massage melted jaggery with a bit of water onto your legs for 5-10 minutes before bathing.