Cyperus rotundus oil for legs: smooth longer between shaves
Legs are the biggest area you shave, and the one that grows back fastest. Bare Oil goes on after hair removal, so the hair that comes back is slower, finer and softer, and your razor gets a break.
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Yes, you can use cyperus rotundus oil on your legs, and it's one of the best places to start. Shave or wax as usual, then massage a few drops of Bare Oil, the #1 hair inhibitor oil in the USA, into clean, dry legs, morning and night. With consistent use, the hair that grows back comes in slower, finer and softer, and your skin stays soft instead of tight and dry.
Smooth at night, prickly by lunch
You shave in the shower, your legs feel perfect, and by the next afternoon the stubble is back. So you shave again. And again. More shaving means more nicks, more razor burn, more dry, itchy skin and more money on blades.
Waxing buys you a few weeks, then the regrowth phase starts all over. Laser means a long run of appointments and a big bill for the largest area on your body.
The answer isn't a better razor. It's slowing down the hair that grows back, so every shave lasts longer.
Why cyperus rotundus oil for legs is the smartest place to start
- The most shaving, the biggest payoff. Legs are the largest area most women shave, so every day you skip adds up fastest.
- Easy to see results. You run your hand down your leg and feel the difference in regrowth for yourself.
- Thirsty skin. Shins dry out easily after shaving. Bare Oil's jojoba, sweet almond oil and aloe keep them soft.
- Works with any method. Razor, wax, sugaring or epilator: Bare Oil goes on after, whatever you already do.
The science behind cyperus rotundus oil
In a randomized clinical study published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2014), 65 people with unwanted underarm hair were randomly assigned to one of 3 groups: topical cyperus rotundus oil, saline, or an Alexandrite laser (GentleLase). Sixty completed the study, and results were judged three ways: hair counts, independent professionals and patient self-assessment.
"Cyperus rotundus essential oil is as effective as the Alexandrite laser for decreasing the growth of axillary hair (both dark and white)."Study conclusion · Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2014 · PubMed 24408514
More randomized trials: 91 women with hirsutism or underarm hair vs. saline (2012), 153 people (PubMed 34618367) and 308 people (PubMed 35290702) all recorded significantly reduced hair growth in the cyperus rotundus oil groups; a 153-person trial after laser favored the oil for pain relief (PubMed 34132024).
How to use cyperus rotundus oil for legs
- Remove hair your usual way. Dermatologists recommend shaving after a shower, with shaving cream, in the direction the hair grows, and changing your blade every 5 to 7 shaves.
- Pat dry. Apply to clean, dry, unbroken skin. Skip any nicks until they've healed.
- Massage in a few drops per leg, from ankle to thigh, until absorbed.
- Give it a few minutes before you get dressed.
- Repeat morning and night, every day, including the days you don't shave. Consistency is what slows regrowth.
Curious what slower regrowth is worth? Try our hair regrowth calculator to see how many shaves, and how much money on blades, you could save in a year.
Real legs, real results
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What women say about Bare Oil on their legs
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"I didnt really think anything of this at first but Ive been using it for a while and I was like...Why is my hair taking SO much longer to grow back?? lol I used to notice regrowth pretty quickly after waxing and shaving and now I can go way longer before I even feel like I need to book another appointment. And the fact that it doubles as a nice body oil is a bonus. My skin stays soft without that greasy oil feeling and im acctually impressed ngl."
"I bought this with VERY low expectations tbh. I just wanted something to use after waxing that wouldn't make my sensitive skin freak out. Now I'm over here checking my legs like "where is the hair??" 😭 It's been growing back slower and softer, and my skin feels ridiculously smooth after I use it."
"Okay so I originally got this because I was desperate to make my waxing routine less annoying… Fast forward a couple months and I'm actually shocked at how different my regrowth looks. The hair isn't coming back nearly as fast, and it feels much softer and thinner than before. The oil itself is nice too tho...no sticky feeling and my legs feel smooth after. Was supposed to be a experiment and now I use it every time."
"I was surprised by how little product I actually need each time. A few drops go a long way, and I love how easily it spreads over my legs. It's become my go-to after shaving, especially when I want my skin to feel soft and look its best."
"It has for sure made a huge difference leaves my skin instantly softer but the best part is not having to shave as often"
"its taking care of my strawberry skin I adore this stuff"
Reviews are from verified buyers on our Bare Oil product page (Judge.me), quoted word for word; Spanish reviews are shown with our English translation. Individual results vary.
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Legs and cyperus rotundus oil: your questions, answered
Does cyperus rotundus oil work on leg hair?
The published trials tested the oil mainly on underarm hair and on unwanted hair in women with hirsutism, and they recorded significantly reduced hair growth with consistent use. Legs weren't the test site, but the hair is the same kind of hair, and many of our verified buyers use Bare Oil on their legs and share their results in their reviews. Individual results vary.
How do I use it on my legs?
Shave or wax as usual, pat your legs dry, then massage a few drops of Bare Oil into each leg, morning and night, including the days you don't shave. A few drops spread a long way. Our free hair regrowth calculator shows how many shaves a slower regrowth could save you in a year.
Will I still need to shave my legs?
Yes. Bare Oil isn't a depilatory and doesn't remove hair by itself. It goes on after hair removal, so the hair that grows back comes in slower, finer and softer with consistent use, and you reach for the razor less often.
How long until I see a difference on my legs?
Most people notice softer skin right away. Changes in regrowth build over weeks of daily use. In the clinical studies, results were measured over months, so give it consistent use before you judge it.
Can I use it after waxing my legs?
Yes. Waxing pulls hair from the root, so the skin is ready for the oil once any redness has settled. Apply it to clean, dry, unbroken skin.
Is it greasy? Can I put on jeans right after?
Bare Oil is a light blend of cyperus rotundus oil with jojoba, sweet almond oil and aloe. Massage it in and give it a few minutes to absorb before you get dressed.
Does it help with razor bumps or strawberry legs?
Bare Oil is made to soothe skin after hair removal, and fewer shaves means fewer chances to irritate it. Dermatologists also recommend shaving in the direction your hair grows and changing blades often. If bumps are painful, swollen or keep coming back, see a dermatologist.
References
- Mohammed GF. Topical Cyperus rotundus oil: a new therapeutic modality with comparable efficacy to Alexandrite laser photo-epilation. Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2014;34(2):298-305. doi:10.1177/1090820X13518801 · PubMed 24408514
- Abd El-Kaream GF. Role of Cyperus rotundus oil in decreasing hair growth. Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology. 2012;1(2):111-118. doi.org/10.5455/jice.20120626100304
- Mohammed GF, Al-Dhubaibi MS, Mohamed ML. Genital whitening with topical Cyperus rotundus oil enhances sexuality and quality of life. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2022;21(10):4490-4502. PubMed 35290702
- American Academy of Dermatology. How to shave. aad.org
- Bare Oil product listing (ingredients, directions and recommended uses). amazon.com
Published by nellaskin, the maker of Bare Oil. The clinical studies cited tested topical cyperus rotundus essential oil, the hero ingredient in Bare Oil. Individual results vary with hair type and consistency of use. Not medical advice; talk to a dermatologist or physician about unwanted hair related to a medical condition.
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