Hair Removal and Ingrown Hairs
February 21st, 2010Summer is here and you’re off to the beach. You had your legs waxed (unless you’re more of a razor type of gal) and your skin is perfectly smooth. But this morning you get up and notice small bumps on your once flawless skin!
The bad news is that shaving (or waxing) are closely related to ingrown hairs or razor bumps. However, if you want to keep them from getting infected, you have to treat them right away.
For the most part, ingrown hairs are not more than just a bother, but in some cases, they can lead to bigger problems such as barber’s rash in the case of men. This condition can be caused by Staph bacteria present in the nose, so the sooner you deal with the “not so serious” razor bumps, the less likely you will be to suffer from barber’s rash.
Razor bump relief and ingrown hair relief are easily attained through the use of a few simple home remedies. If need be, you can also use exfoliating lotions and creams to alleviate the irritation caused by this skin condition.
Ingrown Hairs Treatment
Your facial hair removal and body hair removal method have a lot to do with the formation of ingrown hairs. Shaving is the worst culprit because many people do not know the proper techniques to use. If you are shaving improperly, you will almost certainly get ingrown hairs.
Some preventative tips include:
*Using sharp razors. Dull blades can irritate the skin. They won’t be able to give the hair a sharp cut, which will only increase the possibility of ingrown hairs.
*Prepare your skin beforehand. To have a shave free from ingrown hairs you first need to soak your skin in warm water. This will soften your skin and hair making it much easier to shave.
*Don’t shave against the grain, shave with the grain. This popular technique increases your chances of developing ingrown hairs. Avoid shaving the same area more than twice and make sure that you always shave with the grain of your hair.
If you have ingrown hairs it’s recommended that you deal with them at once to avoid further complications. If wait till they disappear on their own you risk the possibility of a small infection.
To get rid of an ingrown hair you should exfoliate the area and then apply a warm washcloth on your face. Sterilize with alcohol and then take a pair of tweezers and coax the hair out from under the skin.
After having freed the trapped hair, reapply a little bit of alcohol to decrease the probability of infection. Dry the treated area and apply a natural moisturizing lotion.
If not cared for properly, razor bumps and ingrown hairs can develop into a bothersome infection. If you want to get rid of razor bumps once and for all, try BIOSKINRELIEF. It is a natural skin care product that can soothe the effects of shaving while helping maintain your skin healthy and strong.
- Candice Zubcic
