How to Get Rid Of Ingrown Hairs

The razor bumps produced by ingrown hair appear just like a pimple and the symptoms occur due to this are redness, swelling, pain and irritation in that area. The most targeted area is when people used to shave to remove the unwanted hair like beard area, under arms, legs and bikini area.

This is not so difficult to deal with but it is uncomfortable and irritating problem for those people who suffer. The lucky thing about ingrown hair is it goes away on its own but sometimes it takes a long process to recover and heal completely. You can try some home remedies that will help in the healing process in order to get rid of the inflammation and redness.

1. Sugar Scrub

Scrubbing is the most effective way to get rid of ingrown hair. Scrub is always made from sugar so everybody knows that sugar helps in the exfoliation process to the skin that removes dead cells and stops the inflammation regarding ingrown hair. It will also make your skin soft and smooth.

• In a bowl, add one cup of sugar and one-half cup of extra-virgin olive or jojoba oil.
• Stir it well then add 10 drops of tea tree oil and lavender essential oil.
• Apply just a little amount of this scrub on the affected area.
• Scrub the skin slowly in circular motion for few minutes then rinse the area with lukewarm water.
• Use this remedy for twice a week. You can save the scrub by putting it in an airtight jar or container to use again.

2. Tea Tree Oil

It has anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties which help in healing and preventing the skin from any infection.

• In two tbsp. of distilled water, add five drops of tea tree oil then apply this dilute mixture on the affected skin. Make sure that you have cleansed the area with antibacterial soap before using this mixture. Leave it for 10 minutes the rinse it off with lukewarm water. Do this remedy twice daily.
• Alternatively, mix one tbsp. of olive oil and three drops of tea tree oil then apply the mixture on the affected area then massage gently for few minutes. Leave it for 10 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water. Follow the remedy twice daily.

3. Black Tea Bags

Black tea bags are also beneficial to help against ingrown hairs because it contains tannic acid that leads to the reduction of inflammation thus makes the skin soothe.

• In warm water, moisten the black tea then rub it over the affected area for three minutes.
• Repeat the process for certain times daily as per requirement.
• Another thing you can do is steep a black tea bag in a hot water for few minutes.
• Remove it from the water and squeeze out the liquid into a bowl.
• Now mix it with one tsp of coconut water. Soak a piece of cotton in this mixture then press it on the affected skin with the gentle motion of your hands. Do this remedy two times daily for the better improvement.

4. Aspirin

Aspirin has soothing properties so it helps in reducing the redness and inflammation occur due to ingrown hair. Salicylic acid is present in aspirin which scrubs away the dead skin as to make the wrong hair loosen.

• In one tsp of warm water, soak two tablets of aspirin until it dissolves and appears in the form of a paste-like uniformity.
• Now add one tsp of honey to the paste.
• Apply this paste on the affected area then leave it for 10 minutes.
• Wash it off with warm water then pat dry the skin.
• Follow this remedy once or twice a week.