After the shavingor a waxingpoorly done, the hairs can grow “under the skin”. These ingrown hairs that struggle to pass the skin barrier itch and upset those who want all smooth “legs”.
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Ingrown hairs: where does it come from?
Those are furwho have trouble breaking through, either because the skin is too dry or too thick, either because they were not torn off well in a previous one hair removal. Weakened, they no longer grow back properly but inside the epidermis, sometimes creating, depending on the area, redness and buttons.
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Ingrown hairs: hydrate!
After each shower or bath, apply a rich balm, a more fluid milkor why not an oil, from the ankles to the waist. Pay particular attention to massage the risk areas well what are the legs, armpitsand the jersey. This helps the hairs to grow back normally while oxygenating the tissues.
And erase
Twice a week on average with a exfoliating treatment, preferably coarse-grained. Socks or tights, pants and boots indeed create regular friction which gradually thickens the skin. The right gesture: small circular and gentle movements, so as not to irritate the skin.
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Limit regrowth
By adopting fruit acid care (lemon, papaya …) which will take care of nibbling the shaft of the hair, thus slowing down its grows back. Another advantage is that they carry out regular exfoliation on the surface of the skin capable of eliminating a good part of the dead cells.
And don’t touch it!
If you spot one, immediately put away the needle and tweezers. You could injure yourself and leave a scar. Unless it’s skin-deep and you can catch it without risk. Instead, perform a localized exfoliation, and moisturize every day to help the hair come out. If it forms a pimple, disinfect with an antiseptic solution until it is completely gone.
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