Im really suffering from a problem with ingrown hairs. Is there anything to prevent them–and to help remove dark spots that are left afterwards?
Ingrown hairs can not only hurt and look unattractive, but they can also leave dark discolored marks when they finally go away. The best thing to do is to prevent as many as you can. Using an electric or single bladed razor will help reduce the likelihood of general ingrown hairs for most people. If you have a very heavy beard, curly hair or oily skin, that may not be enough. What actually happens with an ingrown hair is the hair starts to exit the surface of the skin and turns and re-enters the skin. This can be caused by a number of things. Obviously if you have curly hairs they are more likely to turn and curve back in, but if your pores are clogged by dead surface cells this can force the hair back into the skin as well. Regular (2-3 times a week) use of a scrub (Honey Almond Scrub works best, however, if your skin is extremely sensitive, the Therapeutic Buffing Creme is a good alternative) can help eliminate this problem. After cleansing, apply the scrub to your damp face and gent
Ingrown hairs can not only hurt and look unattractive, but they can also leave dark discolored marks when they finally go away. The best thing to do is to prevent as many as you can. Using an electric or single bladed razor will help reduce the likelihood of general ingrown hairs for most people. If you have a very heavy beard, curly hair or oily skin, that may not be enough. What actually happens with an ingrown hair is the hair starts to exit the surface of the skin and turns and re-enters the skin. This can be caused by a number of things. Obviously if you have curly hairs they are more likely to turn and curve back in, but if your pores are clogged by dead surface cells this can force the hair back into the skin as well. Regular (2-3 times a week) use of a scrub (Honey Almond Scrub works best, however, if your skin is extremely sensitive, the Therapeutic Buffing Creme or Foaming Skin Polish is a good alternative) can help eliminate this problem. After cleansing, apply the scrub to
