Do better, skin. Do better.
First things first: This is how ingrown hairs happen.
Hey, I get it. Sometimes I just stay wanna stay home and burrow myself in my safe, protective blanket, too. But ingrown hairs are a huge pain. And they are definitely not paying any rent.
You might recognize the raised, sore bumps that sometimes also appear red depending your skin tone. They occur when a hair re-enters the skin as it's growing, instead of growing outward as it should.
People with tightly curled hair are more likely to experience ingrown hairs because their hair's follicles are curved, but anyone can get these inflamed bumps of pain and anguish. They can happen anywhere on the body, but most often show up in places that are frequently shaved — especially bikini lines, underarms, and necks.
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Apply acne medication to the area several times a day for a few days.
Your middle school BFFs — salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide — are the active ingredients in most over the counter acne medications. Applying either to the skin above an ingrown hair reduces swelling and inflammation, giving the hair more room to redirect its course and grow outward.
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