Cait Knoll
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Most of us will agree thatingrown hairscan feel impossible to manage.
All at once itchy and painful, they can also have a major impact on confidence levels.
(You’ll thank us later.)
Cait Knoll
What Causes Ingrown Hairs?
“Shaving can blunt the end of the hair follicle.
“Ingrown hairs can be brought on by their structure and direction of growth,” adds Dr. Horn.
When you shave, you create sharp edges in this throw in of hair, especially if dry-shaved.”
Body cleansers that contain alpha-hydroxy or beta-hydroxy acids also gently exfoliate skin and may help prevent ingrown hairs."
The short and long answeryes, a sugar scrub is definitely an effective method for treating ingrown hairs.
Making your scrub couldn’t be easier.
It shouldn’t be too liquidy or too firm somewhere in the middle is just right.
Using itbeforeyou shave will remove dead skin and allow your razor to get closer to the root.
This ensures that you get a smoother shave and will help to prevent ingrowns.
Didn’t notice a change?
Definitely see your doctor to figure out an alternative solution together.
Ingrown hairs are annoying, but theycanbe avoidedand treatedso don’t give up.
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