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Ingrown hairs usually occur
after shaving. Regardless of how they are
brought about or happen we don’t want
them girl’s right. They are common and in
some cases down right
annoying. You may know them
as
razor bumps.
They are the outcome when shaved hair
gets trapped inside the hair follicle and grows
back curling into the skin. More women worry
over these because they are known for scarring,
redness and swelling. Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
is the term medic’s use for this problem. There
is good and bad in everything. And the good
news here with ingrown hairs is you can treat
them successfully to help rid them safely.
Women tend to worsen the condition by using a
pin to remove them leaving a tear in the skin
that usually leaves a skin blemish where the
ingrown hair was
removed.
There are many products you
can purchase over the chemist counter to treat
ingrown hairs, but the reality is that
Salicylic acid is the one active substance that
can visibly improve razor bumps. It is a
dermatological-grade ingredient so mighty in
its qualities that it actually exfoliates,
moisturizes, and clears pores protecting you
from infection all at the same time. Use a
post-shave product with salicylic acid and
leave on the skin for 24 hours for it to go to
work.
Use only a non-acnegenic shaving cream for
sensitive skin, with plenty of lubricating
agents
Avoid alcohol based products, it won’t help the
condition, in fact it can seriously worsen
ingrown hairs by drying the skin and closing
the pores.
As stated earlier Ingrown hairs usually are the
result of shaving but to be more precise, if a
bad shaving technique is practiced. Get the
knack of giving yourself a proper shave and it
may save you the problem of suffering from
ingrown hairs/razor bumps.
Exfoliating is a fabulous method for treating
ingrown hairs because it rids layers of dead
surface skin. Regular use of a mild facial
scrub with glycolic and salicylic acid is very
effective indeed.
Using the right products and equipment for
treating ingrown hairs ups the chances of
clearing them quickly and safely. Use a
soft-bristle face brush and liquid cleanser in
a circular motion on your beard to dislodge the
tips of ingrown hairs, rid dead skin cells and
clear follicles to permit hairs to surface
unimpeded. If at any time you experience a
reaction to any product ingredient stop using
it. If you think you have an infection then you
must speak with your GP. Infections don’t go
away without medical treatment.
Proper shaving
technique
Shaving too close to the skin gives rise to
razor bumps appearing. Hair stubs cut too
closely will get trapped inside the hair
follicle and dig inward or sideways. Keep the
razor at a safe distance to avoid
this.
Don’t use too much pressure while in motion of
razor strokes. Shave with the grain and use a
single-blade razor. Never use a blunt blade or
borrow someone else’s, not only is it dangerous
but unhealthy also.
If you already have ingrown hairs and to want
remove them. Carefully lift the ingrown end out
with tweezers, but don't pluck the hair out;
this will only make the hair regrow deeper. Be
careful with tweezers, other than for pulling
hair out tweezers become a lethal
weapon.
Use products that contain azulene, allantoin
and witch hazel to help reduce any redness and
swelling.
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