Friday, April 27, 2012

What is the best way to deal with ingrown hairs on my face?

DO NOT TWEEZE!!!



Tweezing exacerbates the problem. Ingrown hairs are caused by infected hair follicles that come from the end of the hair shaft that, after being shaved, and is cut in such a way that again the end of the hair is sharpened and as it continues to grow it curls into another nearby hair follicle.



This introduction of the sharpened end of a hair follicle into another causes an inflammatory response in the skin and leads to a pimple or bump because of the inflammation of the skin.



If ingrown hairs are still a problem after making sure that the shaving process was completed in such a way that more occurrences are prevented, then you must remove the plug of hardened proteins that are blocking the hair follicle with exfoliation products so that the hair may grow outward. Beta hydroxy acids (such as a salicylic acid) are best for this because they penetrate deeply into the plug of hardened proteins and slowly dissolve the plug. If the inflammation has progressed to the point of serious infection, then a dermatologist or physician will need to be consulted. Another option of course would be laser hair removal.



Exfoliating every time you bathe and cleanse the face (as you would with Skin Biology's Exfol Serum or Exfol Cream, which contains beta hydroxy acid: salicylic acid) is your best defense against ingrown hairs and razor bumps. Gentle cleansing and keeping the skin smooth and supple works well to keep the hair follicles moisturized and growing in the right direction.



What is the best way to deal with ingrown hairs on my face?

Try to pull the hair out with a tweezers.



Always apply astringent(after shave) immediately after shaving and then moisturize.



In the shower, exfoliate daily, with a loofa.

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