The long cold evenings are behind us, the sun is shiningbrighter, the birds return from wintering, and the calendar promises warmth and a good mood. In this regard, girls begin to get fishnet tights from the shelves and epilate their skin more thoroughly. And this is great, since a short skirt and smooth skin of the legs are the shortest way to a man's heart for any pretty girl. The same cannot be said about ingrown hairs, which every now and then "delight" the entire female population of the planet with their appearance. And there is something to worry about. Not only does such a problem not look its best (inflamed skin with pustules), but you also have to endure pain. Therefore, it is not surprising that from time to time girls begin to puzzle over how to deal with ingrown hairs more than the intricacies of winning a man's heart.

Why does ingrown hair appear?

You can't solve a problem if you don't knowreasons for its appearance. Ingrown hairs are no exception. You can treat your skin as much as you want, but if you do not understand why hairs grow in, the whole process can be considered pointless. So what can cause such a delicate problem?

Incorrect hair removal Very often girls,trying to save time and money, they do their own hair removal. Some use a razor, some use hot wax, but both of them periodically experience hair growing into the skin. And it's not that the hair removal product was chosen incorrectly (although this does happen). It's just that before hair removal, you need to carefully prepare the skin so that the procedure goes without consequences.

Lack of body care after hair removalDo you know what the problem is with many marriages? After the wedding, partners stop caring for each other, believing that the stamp in the passport has already proven the seriousness of their intentions. As a result, the relationship deteriorates. The same thing happens with the skin. As soon as you epilate your legs and do not carry out a number of complex procedures after that, the body begins to take revenge on you. Of course, it will not be able to submit an application to the registry office, but it can reward you with ingrown hairs. Therefore, in order for your legs to delight you with exceptionally smooth skin, even after epilation, you need to take care of them, namely, scrub them, removing keratinized areas of the skin and preventing ingrown hairs.

Effects of tight underwear and clothing on the skinYes, you heard right. The reason for ingrown hairs can be the habit of wearing synthetic underwear, low-quality tights and too tight jeans. So review your wardrobe, otherwise you will look "not comme il faut" on the beach.

Prevent the appearance of ingrown hairs

For those lucky ones who managed to avoid itfighting ingrown hairs, we advise you not to relax and learn a few rules that will help you avoid the problem in the future. Step one: hot shower If you are epilating your body at home, first of all, take a hot bath. The water will help steam the skin, open the pores and prepare the hair for further removal. You can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the water to make the procedure more pleasant. Step two: peeling Now you need to do a full body peeling, ridding the skin of dead particles. Apply a scrub to the steamed body, massage a little and rinse with warm water. This way, you will not only make the skin smooth, but also lift the hairs above the surface, which will facilitate subsequent epilation. Step three: epilation Further advice will depend on which hair removal method you choose for yourself. If it is a regular razor, then use only a new blade. It is better if it is a disposable razor. True, modern girls do not always realize that the word "disposable" means a single use without any "ifs", "and I just need a little bit here" and "nothing will happen". They often use the same razor a second time, or shave their entire body with one razor, which is also wrong, because, firstly, it is too much work for one razor, and, secondly, the density and thickness of hair in different parts of the body differs, and the razor can simply become dull in the process. For those who use a reusable razor, we advise you to wash the blades and change the heads more often. The cleaner and sharper the razor, the less likely you are to spend the next weeks in a desperate fight against ingrown hairs. Changed the razor? Great. Now let's move on to shaving itself. First, choose a comfortable location (bending over in the "zyu" pose in a tiny bathroom does not count). After that, apply a special shaving cream to the skin. Of course, you can borrow your husband's foam, but keep in mind that the smell of men's cologne (which manufacturers add as a fragrance) will haunt you for at least the rest of the day. Therefore, it is better to buy your own shaving gel, especially since you are probably not doing the last epilation in your life. By the way, let me draw your attention to the most common mistake girls make when shaving. They all try to shave against the hair growth, motivating their decision by the fact that this way the hair is lifted better, and the skin ultimately remains smoother. No way! Instead of flawless silky skin, you risk getting scratches on your body and a bunch of ingrown hairs after epilation. Do you need it? We are sure that you don't. Therefore, do not try to reinvent the wheel and shave the old, proven way - in the direction of hair growth. And do not press the razor too hard against your body, so as not to get hurt.

Ingrown hair: methods of struggle

Let's say you've already had hair removal and instead of the long-awaited smoothness, your skin "pleased" you with ingrown hairs. What to do? How to deal with your own hair growth that has gotten out of control?

Take the scrub from the shelf and apply it gently.the affected area Exfoliation will help remove the top layer of skin, behind which the unruly hair usually hides. By the way, such a procedure should also be carried out as a preventive measure after epilation.

If the scrub doesn't help, treat the affected areaplace with acne cream Just make sure that the medicine contains benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. It is the effect of these two components that will relieve irritation and help the skin heal.

The next participant in the fight against hair,ingrown hairs, will become a hot compress. To do this, wet a small towel in hot water, wring it out and place it on the problem area. After a few minutes, the skin under the compress will steam, and the ingrown hair will be ready for removal. By the way, you need to remove it as carefully as possible. Disinfect your hands and tweezers (or a needle), carefully pick up the ingrown hair and pull it out. If you fail to remove it the first time, we advise you to postpone the procedure. This means that you did not steam the skin enough, or the hair itself has grown so deeply that only a qualified specialist can remove it.

By the way, while you are struggling with ingrown hairsskin, try to sunbathe less, do not wear tight clothes and oversized tights (as they are made of synthetics) and completely refuse hair removal. Do not forget that you are dealing with a small abscess, so do not be frivolous. After the problem has passed, change the method of hair removal. If you used to shave your legs with a razor, try waxing or switch to ultrasonic hair removal. Cosmetologists claim that it is after the last procedure that ingrown hairs never occur. Whether this is true or not, everyone checks for themselves. We advise you to never give up in the fight for attractiveness. And let no minor problems (like ingrown hairs) stand in your way! We advise you to read:

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