Removal of body hair for every woman has long been a common thing in personal care. And if just a couple of decades ago no one paid attention to the hairs on their legs, now this is simply unacceptable. Moreover, not only ladies' legs are treated, the armpit area and the bikini area are also no exception.
Beauty requires sacrifice
And what kind of sacrifices are not made by the fair sex, just to comply with fashion trends and beauty standards. And if in this case the removal of unwanted hair is not at all a problem, although this is not always a pleasant experience, then ingrown hairs, which may eventually appear, are a very undesirable consequence. The problem becomes especially acute in the bikini area. And the point here is not only in aesthetic beauty, although thispoint is important, but in pain when touching the affected areas. The groin, dotted with small painful pustules, which, with any contact, deliver piercing pain, is not only a terrible sight, but also a real stress of both a physical and psycho-emotional nature. This problem can occur in all people, regardless of gender. However, due to the fact that male hair is much harder and thicker, it is easier for them to break through the skin to the outside. Therefore, this phenomenon is more of a concern for the beautiful half of humanity, which tries to achieve perfection in caring for its body.
Backfire
But that's not all, because in addition to the fact that after shaving or depilation, places where hair has grown in are found, microcracks in the skin and allergic rashes may also appear, appearing as a protective reaction to external influences. And although the latter are not so annoying, and it is much easier to deal with them, you need to prevent their occurrence and maintain the integrity and he alth of the skin. That is why it is necessary to deal with the root cause of such undesirable consequences with the help of their treatment and prevention.
Causes of ingrown hairs
Why does hair grow after epilation, and how does it happen? For various reasons, hair after removal can change the direction of its growth, as a result of which it does not rush vertically upwards, but into the skin. This phenomenon can be observed anywhere after the procedure for removing hair at the root, which is carried out by an electric epilator orwax.
One of the main reasons is the inexperience and incompetence of the master who carried out the procedure for removing unwanted hair. But, as you know, most girls carry out depilation on their own at home. It is ignorance of how to do this procedure correctly that leads to the appearance of such an unpleasant phenomenon as ingrown hairs.
What do they look like? At first glance, this is an ordinary pimple, very painful, sometimes even purulent, which appears some time after depilation. And right away you can not even guess that such inflammation appeared from the fact that the hair has grown.
Ways to solve the problem
First of all, I must say that this problem will not go away by itself, and removal of the ingrown hair is mandatory. And there are two options for solving the problem: contact a beautician or handle it yourself. With the first, everything is clear: you need to allocate a certain amount of money and make an appointment with a specialist, where the laser removal method is most often used. But if you decide to open the ingrown hair with your own hands, then you need to remember the main rule - maintaining sterility with any method of removal at home. It is especially important not to neglect it when manipulating the bikini area. Ingrown hairs in this delicate place are very annoying, and although they must be removed immediately, the rush is completely inappropriate here, the procedure must be carried out very carefully and carefully. Such emergency measures are used by most women, but it is possible to act not so radically. Although it all depends on the situation and the stage of the inflammatoryprocess.
How to remove an ingrown hair at home?
How to get rid of ingrown hairs, and what is the essence of their removal? First, the skin is steamed in a hot bath, preferably with the addition of sea s alt or essential oils. This is done in order to open the pores well. You should also use some kind of exfoliating body product to cleanse the skin of dead cells. After the hygiene procedure, the area of skin with an ingrown hair is wiped with an alcohol tincture of calendula. A pimple is pierced with a thin needle treated with alcohol and a hair is pryed so that it can be grasped with tweezers, which are also treated with an antiseptic. After removing the hair, the inflamed area of \u200b\u200bthe skin should be wiped with the same tincture.
To prevent a recurrence of this problem, you need to wait at least a week for depilation so that the wound heals well. In no case should you squeeze out such a pimple or open it with tools that have not been treated with alcohol, this can lead to serious consequences. After all, this way you can bring an infection into the skin, which will lead to an increase in the area of \u200b\u200binflammation.
How to treat ingrown hairs on legs?
So-called folk remedies will tell you how to deal with ingrown hairs in more skin-friendly ways, the manufacture of which does not require large financial costs. Here are the most common ones:
1. Equal parts of glycerin and aspirin are mixed and applied to the affected area for a couple of hours. This mixture will soften the skin, making it easier to removehair.
2. Salicylic ointment will help get rid of the phenomenon of ingrown hair spots.
3. Glycerin and aspirin in equal proportions are diluted with hydrogen peroxide to the consistency of a cream, after which the mixture is applied for 15 minutes to a pimple with a hair. Such a composition will help the wound heal as soon as possible. In addition, using this composition regularly before depilation, you can protect yourself from the appearance of microcracks on the skin.
4. You can fight this phenomenon by using an ingrown hair cream, which is sold at a pharmacy or on the shelves of cosmetic stores. In fact, this is a drug, and you need to resort to its use only with suppuration.
5. Bodyagi powder is diluted with hydrogen peroxide and applied to the ingrown hair for 10-15 minutes for five days in a row, each time after removing the composition, the skin is moistened with baby cream or olive oil. This remedy also helps with microcracks and stains after hair removal.
6. Exfoliating procedures will be a good tool in the fight against ingrown hairs; scrubs with fruit and glycolic acids are used for them, the constant use of which will prevent the occurrence of such undesirable consequences.
How to treat ingrown hairs in the bikini area?
Such an unpleasant phenomenon can appear not only on the legs. Ingrown hairs can also appear in the underarm area. And such a circumstance should not be left to chance, since it will not pass by itself. But the most delicate problem becomes if you have grownhair in the bikini area. Here we need the most “gentle” and effective methods. Here are some of them:
- One of the most affordable means that can help in the fight is aspirin. One tablet of this drug is kneaded into a pulp, adding a little water, and applied to the affected skin. This tool will burn the skin a little, you need to keep it up to half an hour. Then everything is washed off with warm water. By the same principle, you can use tooth powder or paste.
- The problem can also be solved with the help of olive oil, which is gently rubbed on the inflamed skin, after which it is massaged for one minute with ordinary sugar.
- Using a rough washcloth in the bikini area in the shower will exfoliate dead cells just as well as a scrub. This treatment will soften the skin, making it easier for the hair to find its way out.
- Careful and systematic moisturizing after hygiene procedures will guard against the appearance of inflammation. It is especially good if, in addition to it, you use some kind of antiseptic, which will also act against ingrown hairs. Chamomile lotion or cream would be ideal.
How to prevent the problem
What to do if the hair has grown is already clear, but how to prevent and prevent the appearance of such consequences? First of all, you need to properly care for your skin. Namely, there should be daily cleansing and systematic moisturizing. Secondly, when removing unwanted hair, you must follow the basic rules of depilation.
Shaving rules
- Before the procedure, the skin must be steamed out by taking a hot bath or applying a towel soaked in hot water to the treated area.
- The use of special gels and all kinds of mousses is mandatory when shaving with a machine. In no case should you use shower gel and even more so ordinary soap. Otherwise, the skin will be injured.
- To avoid allergic reactions, it is best to use a disposable razor. It is the new safe machine that will glide well over the skin and “bevel” all unnecessary hairline.
- When using a razor, you can not make movements against hair growth, this will negatively affect their root and completely change the direction of growth.
- After the procedure, it is necessary to treat the skin with an antiseptic and moisturize it. To do this, you can use any aftershave or baby cream with calendula and chamomile.
How to use the epilator
In order not to face the problem of ingrown hairs, you should properly care for your body. Mandatory procedures, which were mentioned above, will be the key to he althy skin. This is especially important when the hairs are removed from the root. So:
- the first and most important rule is dry skin when using the device;
- the second is moisturizing after the procedure.
Other preventive methods
Those women who, after depilation in the bikini area, have ingrown hairs that have become permanent and do nota problem that can be treated with folk remedies, you need to think about changing the method of hair removal. In some cases, it is such a radical solution that can be salutary. Specially designed series of cosmetics can also come to the rescue, which are designed not only to help with the removal of unwanted hairline, but also to greatly facilitate the recovery period of the skin itself after such stress. It can be creams, gels, scrubs and sprays, the composition of which allows the use even in the most delicate places. Before purchasing such products, it is better to consult with a specialist in a cosmetology office, who will be able to realistically assess the level of complexity of the situation and recommend an effective solution.
Which epilation contributes to ingrown hairs?
Most cosmetologists agree that it's not about the method, but the process itself. You can use a razor, wax or epilator and never have this problem. However, this can only be so if the depilation is carried out correctly. Unfortunately, not all girls know at what angle to remove hair with a bulb or how to shave it off correctly. In a beauty salon, the situation is quite different, and such procedures are carried out by specially trained people. Of course, not all ladies are able to dare such manipulations with the participation of professionals, but still strangers. And the service itself is not cheap at all. That is why most women try to adapt to dothese cosmetic manipulations independently at home. This means that every woman should know how to properly remove hair in the bikini area in order to protect herself from such a delicate and very painful problem as ingrown hair.
How often should I epilate?
Experts advise to resort to hair removal no more than 2-3 times a week, regardless of whether it is a bikini, groin or legs. Otherwise, the hair will coarsen and will be harder to remove. It is also worth noting that it is undesirable to use an electric epilator in the bikini area, as it is very traumatic for delicate skin, which can lead to severe irritation and allergic reactions. And most importantly, to prevent hair from growing so fast, you can try a special tool that slows down their growth, then the period between depilation procedures will become much longer, which, in turn, will have a beneficial effect on the skin in the bikini area and keep the hair as thin.
