The painful bumps occur when hair grows back and curls under the skin, becoming trapped.
There are plenty of ways to deal with ingrown hairs at home.
If the ingrowns persist, rest assured we’ve got plenty of DIY treatments ahead.
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What’s more, we tapped skincare experts to share the home remedies that they approve and recommend.
“This combination of heat and moisture may draw out impurities and release pressure from an ingrown hair.”
Yogurt can also double as asunburnremedy, as yogurt’s natural properties will bring down the skin’s temperature.
Plus, it will help to cool down red, inflamed skin, adds LUSH co-founder, Helen Ambrosen.
Aspirin-Honey Treatment
This recipe is a double whammy.
Here’s how to make the treatment.
Byrdie Tip
Use a warm washcloth to gently exfoliate and loosen dead skin.
Ensure the temperature isn’t too hot, and let the warm water do its thing.
Mix it with raw sugar, and you’ve got a winner.
Just be careful that the scrub isn’t too abrasive.
Coconut oil, also known as lauric acid, is derived from coconuts.
It is also known to help remove makeup, exfoliate the skin, and lock in moisture.
Oil-Based Serum
If you’re particularly sensitive, it’s best to avoid overly harsh scrubs.
It helps loosen hair and clears out the follicles.
It also possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which are two key components in combating ingrown hairs.
All these things help coax ingrown hairs out of the follicle before they become inflamed or infected.
Ambrosen recommends applying this mixture to already dampened skin for the best results.
Aloe vera gel has anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties that may help reduce redness and swelling associated with hair bumps.
Its moisturizing properties may also help bring the ingrown hair to the surface for safe removal.
Warm, wet compresses may increase blood flow and soften the plugs over ingrown hairs.
The heat and moisture may draw out impurities and release pressure from an ingrown hair.
Ingrown hairs can cause irritation or pimple-like lesions on the skin.
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Updated February 28, 2018.
