Ingrown Hair: Five Ways You Can Get Rid Of Those Bumps On Legs

We all have been there when we dreamt of silky smooth legs post-wax jobs, but instead, we see nasty bumps. It ruins the idea of a flawless surface completely. And then there you are, wondering what to do and perhaps scratching a few of those ingrown hair cysts. But, before you make any further mess, that is likely to leave permanent marks, stop and read this. Ingrown hair is simply the body hair that grows under your skin, instead of rising up. It happens due to several reasons, but the most common explanation is dead skin cells clogging the hair follicle, which leads to undergrowth or side growth. Of course, you want to get rid of it, here are some of your options. 

Invest In Ingrown Hair Serum

Now we all know that most of the home remedies and simple waxing don’t actually help with ingrown hair. You will be needing something more effective, such as an ingrown hair serum. These are easily available online or at retail drugstores. Not only does this serum removes the cysts, but also prevents any further growth. Also, ingrown hair serums are available for different skin types, so you can choose a product that will not damage your skin in any way possible. All you need to do is apply a drop or two on the affected area, and the little bottle of magic, formulated with hair inhibitor, will treat the bumps in a day or two. Simple, painless, and non-messy method to make your skin flawless again. 

Exfoliate

Exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells from the upper layer of the skin, which is one of the main reasons behind ingrown hair. While there are a lot of exfoliating remedies that simply do not work, some, on the other hand, can be effective if applied on a regular basis. However, an important thing to remember is to not irritate the skin, otherwise, it can cause ingrown hair to become inflamed and painful. Try this simple sugar paste home remedy: 

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Recipe 

• In a bowl, take 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil. 
• Using a spoon, mix both the ingredients together until it becomes a paste. 
• Rub the mixture on the affected area, leave it on for 15 minutes. 
• Lastly, rinse it off with warm water. Try this thrice a week for the best results. 

Tweeze The Ingrown Hair

Tweezing or pulling ingrown hair is probably one of the easiest and the fastest way to get rid of the ingrown hair. But, don’t just sit and start plucking the hair, there are a few precautions that need to be taken. 

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Steps 

• Start by soaking your leg in water for about 15 minutes. This will help the tip of the hair to peek out of the bump. 
• Under no circumstances, you want scars and infection. Thus, don't try to yank it out the first time. 
• Using your tweezers, ease the hair, and guide the follicle further out. 
• The most important part is not to tug at the hair against the grain. With extremely gentle hands, coax it out in the same direction it is growing.

Body Brush To Rid Yourself Of Ingrown Hair 

Most of us are in the habit of using loofas to clean the upper layer of the body. But, a bath brush can be more helpful than you can imagine. The soft bristles are not likely to irritate the skin, but at the same time remove stubborn bumps. Therefore, before getting wet in the shower, scrub the skin on your legs with a dry brush. The process will keep the pores unclogged so that the trapped hair will be able to grow out on its own. 

Laser Hair Removal 

Now we all know, every one of us has different skin types. And using certain tricks and remedies simply doesn’t do for many, especially people with sensitive skin types. Any kind of irritation or reaction, make things far worst for them. Laser hair removal in this regard is less damaging and a permanent solution to your problem. The procedure uses light energy to destroy your hair follicles so the hair in that area won't be able to grow back. However, there is no evidence that this is the safest procedure for sensitive skin types, therefore consult a doctor, do thorough research and then come to any decision. 

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