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Strawberry Legs

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NoWeaponsOnTheTable · 23/04/2023 08:31

I am looking for a miracle cream or product to help get rid of my strawberry skin, mostly on my legs.
Saw an ad for Acidenzyme on Beauty Pie but I didn't realise it was subscription based and if you don't subscribe it's £60! Which I wouldn't mind if it worked, has anyone tried it or got any recommendations? I already use an IPL which is fab.

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Lilliflip · 23/04/2023 09:11

Watching with interest! I’d love to get rid of mine.
But I wonder if anything will work as I have lots of thick dark hair and I think it’s just the where the hair grows from, rather than a plug of anything in there?

toastfiend · 23/04/2023 09:20

I've started putting Alpha H Liquid Gold on my legs after noticing how much it shrunk the large pores on my nose. I still get the "strawberry leg" effect to a degree, but I think it's better than it was. It's pricey but a little goes a long way and a bottle lasts me a long time, even one of the small travel sized ones. Not a perfect solution, though, so interested to see if anyone has found anything better!

NoWeaponsOnTheTable · 23/04/2023 09:45

@toastfiend is that the exfoliating treatment or the moisturiser you use? So many products!

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 23/04/2023 09:53

https://www.qvcuk.com/Alpha-H-Liquid-Gold-100ml-Duo.product.206207.html?sc=SRCH

QVC have a good price on a duo and 4xeasy pay so worth a try ?

I use Alpha H Liquid Gold a couple of times a week in the evening (never thought to try it on my body tbh but why not Smile )

Heroicallyfound · 23/04/2023 09:54

I have this problem, always think it looks worse too as I have very fair skin with slight reddish tinge/tendency to burn in the sun. I think exfoliation, dry brushing, exercise - anything that stimulates blood/lymph flow helps.

just googled though and this article is really good, might try some of these tips

https://softservices.co/massindex/concerns/strawberry-skin

Strawberry Skin—Causes, Treatment, & Prevention | Soft Services | the body skin experts ™

Strawberry skin is a common condition where shaving-damaged follicles on the legs become enlarged and clogged, creating the appearance of small dark spots resembling strawberry seeds. Hence the name.

https://softservices.co/massindex/concerns/strawberry-skin

Bearpawk · 23/04/2023 09:55

I use ipl so no hair and still have it. I think I it's just the hair follicle holes !

NoWeaponsOnTheTable · 23/04/2023 16:08

Thanks all.
I don't think mine are just the hair follicles, my legs are quite bumpy although IPL instead of shaving has helped a bit.

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toastfiend · 24/04/2023 11:35

NoWeaponsOnTheTable · 23/04/2023 09:45

@toastfiend is that the exfoliating treatment or the moisturiser you use? So many products!

The exfoliating treatment. :)

MarySuePleasant · 24/04/2023 16:06

I found waxing instead of shaving improved the texture of my legs loads. I just use the veet strips which I suppose exfoliate too. But that might be because I moisturise more regularly after I wax so I’m taking better overall care. Defo noticeable though.

LittleFreakJezebel · 24/04/2023 16:08

First Aid Beauty KP bump eraser is the product of miracles for me!

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 24/04/2023 19:11

I use an epilator on my legs , my hairs are quite fine as I've either done wax/epilate for years . I only shave if they are very long hairs as its easier with shortish hairs .

I bought some scrub to do at the weekend then epilate , moisturise and self tan. after 24 hours

asparalite · 24/04/2023 22:41

Have you ever used any products from www.ameliorate.com/shop/bodycare.list
The transforming body cream is good.

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