Spring’s warmth and summer’s heat are trying to peak through. The days are counting down to dunking in the cool water and sunbathing. But those pesky strawberry legs itch and prevent smooth skin. A not-so-fun combo after your shave.
What is actually causing these bumps is clogged follicles and dry skin. So to prevent strawberry legs and dry skin, a new and improved routine will do the trick.
- Let your skin wash in warm water for at least 5 minutes!
- Exfoliate your skin in the shower. Many users recommend the KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub, and some dermatologists recommend CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin. Exfoliating gloves are helpful before exfoliation as well. Just rub the exfoliator around your skin to remove dead skin.
- Single-blade razors are recommended, and don’t forget, no matter the blade, to change it out after 5-7 shaves!
- Hydrate with products including jojoba oil, shea butter, and glycerin. The Nivea Soft lotion is an example of this, as it includes jojoba oil.
- For that shiny and glazed donut look, Vaseline’s Vitalizing Cocoa Oil is the perfect finishing touch. If you want the extra shine, use a body shimmer such as the Vaseline Shimmering Body Gel Oil.
Every individual’s skin is different, so the goal is to find what products lead to no irritation. Always lean towards unscented products if possible, and always check reviews!
Cerave: CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser – 12oz : Target
Nivea Soft Lotion: Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème for Body, Face & Hands: Nourishing Paraben-Free Cream Ideal for Normal & Dry Skin : Target
Cocoa Oil: Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant Body Gel Oil for Glowing Skin – Scented – 6.8 fl oz : Target
Shimmer: Vaseline Glazed & Glisten Vanilla Cocoa Shimmering Gel Body Oil – Sunlit Glow – 6.8 fl oz : Target