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When a hair grows sideways into the skin or curls back, it is referred to as an Ingrown Hair. More often than not, the condition affects the area of skin that is frequently shaved or waxed.The condition is more common in case of areas bearing coarser hair. Individuals with thick and curly hair are more prone to this problem. Ingrown Hair is a medically harmless condition but tends to cause other skin issues such as scarring, skin discoloration, skin infections etc.
The ugly looking Ingrown Hair can be removed both by conventional methods as well as natural remedies. The natural treatment consisting of various home remedies for Ingrown Hair is easy to follow but usually requires patience and consistency.Exfoliation is one of the best natural home remedies for Ingrown Hair. Exfoliating before shaving or waxing is also a good idea as it helps bring the tip of the hair out of the skin.
DIY formula for natural exfoliant to prevent and treat ingrown hair:We all scrub and exfoliate our faces, so why leave out the rest of the body. These homemade recipes for DIY exfoliants will take care of your ingrowth and prevent them from reappearing.
BLACK TEA-OATMEAL SCRUB
Black tea is extremely soothing for inflamed skin
Dip the tea bags in the hot water and let it stand for 2 minutes. Remove the tea bags and squeeze the water absorbed in them into the cup. Add a few drops of lemon juice and mix well. Now add ground oatmeal and mix again. Use it immediately as a body scrub. Black tea contains tannic acid, which reduces redness and inflammation and helps soothe the skin. Oatmeal acts as a natural exfoliant and gives a luminous glow to the skin.
You will need:
- 2 tbsp salt (preferably rock salt or sea salt or bath salt)
- A drizzle of water mixed with an equal quantity of apple cider vinegar
Sea salt mixed with apple cider vinegar makes for a healthy natural exfoliant
Salt is a great exfoliate and gets rid of dry and flaky skin that covers the ingrown hair. While apple cider vinegar acts as a soothing agent and also an astringent that minimizes the pores. If you have an inflammation along with your in growth, it’s best to use a few leaves of mint crushed in a mortar and pestle.
SUGAR-ESSENTIAL OIL SCRUB
A sugar scrub with lavender essential oil is ideal for ingrowth on sensitive skin
You will need:
- 3 tbsp or half a cup of light coconut oil
- 7 drops of lavender essential oil
- 10 drops of tea tree oil
- Half a cup of sugar
Simply mix up all the ingredients in a small jar and use it as a scrub on the affected areas. You can store it for up to a week in a seal-able jar.
So, go ahead and try these amazing DIY scrubs to get rid of the nasty ingrown hair, the natural way.
Hope this was helpful
Until next time
Stay Gorgeous
Ma'As Salama