While it is true that the face is the part of the body on which efforts to follow beauty standards are most often focused, the legs are not far behind. Cellulite, sagging, stretch marks, represent some of the main concerns of many people regarding their aesthetic appearance, despite being something completely natural and shared by a large part of the population. One of the most common cases and about which there is a lot of ignorance is that of what are known as ‘strawberry legs’.
The dark dots that appear along them, and that resemble the seeds of the fruit from which it takes its name, are what characterizes strawberry legs. However, many people do not know what exactly it is, why it occurs and how to prevent or even get rid of it. Below, all these questions will be answered.
Strawberry legs are the small dark spots that appear along the legs, which are nothing more than a blockage of the hair follicles, due to the accumulation of fat, dirt or even dead skin. This causes them to become inflamed, pigmented due to the oxidation process and much more visible than usual. And what is usually one of the main causes of strawberry legs? The answer is hair removal.
When faced with a case of strawberry legs, the most advisable thing is to go to a dermatologist, since he will be the one who studies each case individually to find the exact origin and what will be the best solution to improve. One of the important aspects is that the hair is not cut too much, which is why it is advisable to resort to laser hair removal. However, it is always advisable to seek the advice of an expert to decide whether or not to take this step.
It is also necessary to keep your legs clean, especially if you play sports and sweat. When finished, wet clothing should be removed as soon as possible and the legs properly cleaned to prevent bacteria from accumulating. Another key aspect is exfoliation.
Just as to improve their appearance, if you want to prevent strawberry legs, exfoliation will be essential, since this removes dirt, oil and dead skin before they accumulate in the follicles and clog them. It is also advisable to provide adequate hydration to the legs so that they remain nourished and look more uniform.
