Smooth and beautiful skin is the dream of every woman. Today, there are a huge number of ways to get rid of excess vegetation on the body. However, many of them have side effects. One of the most annoying among them is ingrown hairs on the legs. How to deal with this problem?
Why does hair grow in?
Ingrown hairs can also appear with regular shaving, and with any method of hair removal that involves removing the visible part of the hair along with the hair follicle. It doesn't matter if the follicle is affected or not. When growing back, you can choose the wrong direction of the hair in any situation. Visually, it resembles black dots. If the hair under the skin has already grown decently, it can be seen in its entirety. Often, irritation occurs on the affected area or even pus-filled pimples appear. The most unpleasant phenomenon is ingrown hair on the legs with regular use of epilation methods that involve the removal of excess vegetation along with hair follicles. When pulled out with tweezers, epilator or wax strips, the hairs become thinner, and often it is not easy to see and remove them. ATin such a situation, it is recommended to choose a different method of hair removal, at least for the duration of treatment.
Ingrown hair: treatment and prevention
You can prevent ingrown hair by exfoliating the skin in problem areas regularly. But with this method, you should be careful for those who have too thin and sensitive skin. After intense exfoliation, be sure to apply a nourishing lotion or cream to the skin. It is also advisable to steam the skin before any hair removal procedure. It is enough to take a warm bath or stand in the shower for 10 minutes. The hairs will be easier to remove, the pain will decrease. It is imperative to carry out depilation on clean skin, so you will significantly reduce the likelihood of dirt getting into the follicles or forming micro-wounds when pulled out. But what if the problem still appears? How to remove an ingrown hair that is visible? For this procedure, you will need a thin needle and an antiseptic. Disinfect the needle and the affected area, gently pierce the skin and pull the hair to the surface, as if pulling out a splinter. Do not use this technique to remove hairs deep under the skin.
How else can you beat ingrown hairs on your legs?
In a pharmacy or a cosmetic store there are special preparations against ingrown hair - these are gels and creams. Some folk remedies help just as well. For example, badyaga mixed with regular skin cream. This tool is greatimproves blood circulation and accelerates healing. But you need to use it with caution, as there is always a risk of overdrying the skin. You can defeat ingrown hairs on your legs using any acne remedy. After depilation, the skin needs soothing and nourishing care. A good home remedy is olive oil, you can add a few drops of any essential oil to it. Apply to damp skin, then pat dry with a towel.
