Yes, You can treat ingrown hairs easily
So you don’t want to give up your waxing or shaving routine but you can’t stand all the red bumps or rash.
We understand!
Which is why we’ve studied this area for years. We have invested the time reviewing a variety of products and treatments.
What causes ingrown hairs?
Ingrown hairs can be caused by a variety of reasons. Sometimes your skin does not exfoliate naturally so it causes the hair to grow back into or under the skin.
It can also be hereditary or due to hormonal imbalances or the type of hair you have on your body. Read our blog post What causes ingrown hairs? for a more in-depth explanation.
Proven ways to treat ingrown hairs
Scrub Gloves
These should be your first defence to treating ingrown hairs. More often than not, a lack of exfoliation is what’s causing your ingrown hair. We have written an in-depth blog post on Scrub Gloves you might want to take a look at. We recommend trying one of the following scrub gloves with your favourite body wash:
Serums, Lotions & Creams
Sometimes ingrowns can be a little complicated. They can become red and inflamed. If that’s the case you might want to try adding a serum to your regular routine. We’ve written an extensive post on ingrown hair solutions and creams that you can read, but here are the top
Natural remedies to treat ingrown hairs
We understand that not everyone wants to buy or use commercial products on their ingrown hairs. So we have written the article Common home remedies to treat ingrown hairs.
Many of the home remedies to treat ingrown hairs can be found in your own kitchen, the grocery store, box store for convenience online. It is always best to seek the advice of a doctor or pharmacist before using any home remedies.
A few of the most common remedies are:
Baking soda-Mix a tablespoon of baking soda and some water to make a concentrated solution. Then apply it to the affected area. Its anti-inflammatory and soothing agent will help prevent them and it will mildly exfoliate the skin.
Tea tree oil–Mix ten drops of tea tree oil with your favourite carrier oil and massage it into the skin.
To read more check out: Common home remedies to treat ingrown hairs
Changing up hair removal methods
Sometimes the way your shave or the products you use can cause ingrown hairs. They can also because of waxing.
If ingrown hairs are a big problem for you, you might want to consider an alternative method of hair removal.
Treating ingrown hairs can be annoying. It can often take a variety of methods and time in order to figure out what works best for your body. As always, consult with your doctor or medical esthetician.
If you find you have suffered from ingrown hairs for a long time you might have some scaring. That can be helped too! We have a list of scar reduction methods on this blog post.
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