How to prevent ingrown hairs
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Ingrown hairs, unfortunately we all suffer from them from time to time. You have just shaved and your skin is baby soft again, the next day you see a small inflammation due to an ingrown hair, bummer! Ingrown hairs occur in places where the hairs are a bit thicker and stiffer, such as in the pubic area, armpits and on your legs. Prevention is better than cure, so: how does an ingrown hair actually develop?
You usually suffer from ingrown hairs because:
You shave wrong. Sounds crazy, shaving wrong, but it really can happen! When you shave against the grain, you not only achieve a closer result, but you also increase the chance of infections under the skin. Because your hairs are cut shorter, it is more likely that they will become trapped under the skin: then an ingrown hair occurs.
Your razor is dull. A dull razor will not cut your hairs as intended, but will pull them out of the follicle. This increases the chance of your hairs breaking off, causing them to remain under your skin and not grow out properly.
You don’t exfoliate regularly. When you don’t exfoliate your skin enough, dead skin cells build up, blocking your pores. The hair can no longer grow out, causing it to remain under your skin, causing inflammation.
Removing an ingrown hair
An ingrown hair is never fun. Often the inflammation feels burning and painful and you would like to remove it. Squeezing it often seems like the best solution, but nothing could be further from the truth. Squeezing an ingrown hair can cause scars and/or damaged skin. But, what can you do to prevent ingrown hairs in the future? We have tips!
Step 1 : Scrub, scrub, scrub. We recommend scrubbing your skin once or twice a week with a gentle body scrub to remove dead skin cells. Not only will your skin feel softer, but shaving will be easier.
Step 2 : Cleanse your skin thoroughly before shaving. This ensures that unwanted bacteria are removed, which means that your skin will be less likely to become irritated. You can use the WooWoo Cranberry Cleanse! PH Balanced Body Wash for this; this body wash is not only suitable for your intimate area, but can also be used on other parts.
Step 3 : Use the right shaving equipment . A good shaving gel is the basis for a beautiful smooth skin without ingrown hairs. In addition, use a clean and sharp razor and shave with the hair growth.
Step 4 : Finished shaving? Then treat your skin with an aftershave balm. This nourishes and hydrates your skin after shaving, reducing the chance of ingrown hairs and inflammation.
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Ingrown hairs are annoying, but with the above tips you will hopefully come a long way. Do you have any questions about ingrown hairs, or about the products from this blog? Then contact us via the live chat and we will gladly give you advice!
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