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Bid Goodbye To Strawberry Legs With The Help Of These Shower Gels
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If you’re a skincare enthusiast, you’re probably doing (and spending) a lot for clear and bump-free skin on your face. But what about the rest of your body? After regular waxing or shaving, chances are the skin on your legs may have developed small boil-like bumps all over and this condition is what we refer to as ‘strawberry legs’. While your first instinct would be to let it go away like you would for any boil or pimple, leaving strawberry skin untreated for long periods can manifest into infections and inflammation. But fear not, we’re here to help improve your understanding of this common skin condition and help you find the best shower gels to treat it on a daily basis.
What Are Strawberry Legs?
Dr Rashmi Shetty, a Cosmetic Dermatologist from Ra Aesthetics and Dermatology says, “Strawberry skin refers to the pitted skin and dark spots on your legs. It happens if you have thick hair on the legs and when you opt for conventional hair removal methods like waxing or shaving. The hair follicle gets damaged and causes small boils around itself, also known as post-inflammatory pigmentation, which leads to strawberry legs.” While Dr Shetty recommends laser hair reduction, which can help reduce the follicular size over time as yanking it out with different hair removal methods traumatises the follicle beneath. However, if you’re sceptical and would like to start small, a good way would be to change your regular soap to a shower gel that is powered with salicylic acid, which has time and again proven to work when it comes to getting rid of strawberry legs.
How does Salicylic Acid Help in Getting Rid of Strawberry Legs?
Exfoliation is the key when it comes to getting rid of strawberry legs and salicylic acid is an acclaimed warrior in the category of BHA exfoliants. It works miraculously to eradicate pesky bumps and smoothens the topmost layer of the skin with gradual use over time. Dr Shetty says, “Salicylic acid is one of the BHA exfoliants that one can use to keep the skin clean regularly. It also helps to lighten the marks one has acquired”. The beta hydroxy bonds present in salicylic acid gently cut through the build-up of dead skin, bacteria and oil without triggering any redness or inflammation, thus helping you get clearer-looking skin.
So, if you’re in the market for a shower gel with salicylic acid to help bid goodbye to your strawberry legs that don’t deprive your skin of its natural oils and keep the protective barrier intact, here are some recommendations to pick from:
6 Shower Gels To Fight Against Strawberry Legs That You Won’t Regret Buying:
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Aminu AHA Body Wash INR 1,650
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Indulgeo Essentials SAL WASH, INR 675
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Cetaphil Acne Relief 2% Salicylic Acid Body Wash, INR 2,295
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Minimalist Salicylic Acid Body Wash 2% Body Wash, INR 349
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Be BodyWise 1% Salicylic Acid Body Wash, INR 449
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Deconstruct Exfoliating Body Wash - 11% AHA + 2% Salicylic Acid Body Wash
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