How To Get Rid Of Ingrown Hairs: eight Ideas From Dermatologists

OK, let's assume you have an ingrown product. Despite your best efforts to keep it out, some ingrown ones are still showing up. That's the bad news. The good news is that many can be treated pretty much like your garden variety zit. For smaller, less irritable bumps, treat them almost like a Zit. You can start with spot treatment: Chemical peels like BHA or AHA can be useful. "It helps to dry out the angry bump and remove dead cells from the surface of the skin to open up the clogged pore," says draftsman.

You can use a little exfoliating toner, serum, or face wash on the area. Do this regularly until the bump is gone: "Over time, this will help loosen the hair under the skin," says King.

After the product formula dries, rub something calming on it to relieve redness and swelling. When looking for a soothing body lotion, look for active ingredients like ceramides, colloidal oats, aloe vera, calendula, comfrey, or chamomile. It is important to keep the areas hydrated and not irritated.