Dealing with ingrown hairs
September 3, 2008
It’s bad enough that ingrown hairs are unsightly, but when you factor in the pain, they’re undeniably a nightmare. There’s good news, though, by adopting some easy new habits, you can deal with the nasty red bumps and even take steps to prevent them from happening.
Step 1. Keep your skin clear by exfoliating. Razor bumps and ingrown hairs (psuedofolliculitis barbae) result from hairs that, instead of growing outwards, grow back into the skin or are unable to grow out of it. Keeping dead skin cells out of the way with a facial scrub like Lab Series Skincare For Men Invigorating Face Scrub will allow hair more of a chance to grow properly. A face scrub can also help pull up hairs that are starting to burrow under the skin before they have a chance to get irritated. Face scrubs should be applied gently and with small circular motions.
Step 2. Rethink your shaving techniques. First, prepare your skin for the shave with warm water. Then, shave in the direction of hair growth so you do not disrupt the regular growth of your hair or the hair follicles themselves.
Step 3. Don’t make it worse. If you face an ingrown hair, work to dislodge the hair by holding your face over a bowl of hot water and gently remove it with a pair of tweezers. Avoid shaving an ingrown hair, as it will cause scarring, and try using a product like Baxter Razor Bump Repair to reduce the appearance of inflammation and soothe your skin.
