Ingrown hairs

midnightrose · Jan 31, 2020

Does anyone else suffer from them? Mine are so bad no matter what I do and wondered if anyone had any advice? I regularly get waxed every 4-6 weeks, I exfoliate using scrub, body brush or exfoliating gloves every other day and I use Lycon ingrown hair solution but still they’re really bad.
Every time I go for a wax I get embarrassed as I feel the therapist is judging me or thinking I don’t do proper after care when I really, really do. I’m at a loss!

Influenced · Jan 31, 2020

I get them really bad no matter what I do (shave wax etc) thinking the only answer for me might be laser!

erin182 · Jan 31, 2020

I get them a lot despite exfoliating & moisturising. I think it’s because I’m always wearing super skinny jeans or leggings after I’ve shaved so the hairs kinda get trapped when they’re trying to come through

that’s my theory anyway ha

PineappleQueen19 · Jan 31, 2020

Try a thin layer of lactic acid and salicylic acid. Works a treat. You can buy them in serums from brands like The Ordinary, The Inkey List. Or this from Superdrug would work well. It will also fix any keratosis pilaris (bumpy rough “chicken skin” usually on upper arms or backs of thighs).

These actives will make your skin more susceptible to sun damage though so bear that in mind, cover up or use SPF on exposed areas after using.

midnightrose · Jan 31, 2020

PineappleQueen19 said:
Try a thin layer of lactic acid and salicylic acid. Works a treat. You can buy them in serums from brands like The Ordinary, The Inkey List. Or this from Superdrug would work well. It will also fix any keratosis pilaris (bumpy rough “chicken skin” usually on upper arms or backs of thighs).

These actives will make your skin more susceptible to sun damage though so bear that in mind, cover up or use SPF on exposed areas after using.

thank you very much for the recommendations @PineappleQueen19 I really appreciate it - good idea

Influenced said:
I get them really bad no matter what I do (shave wax etc) thinking the only answer for me might be laser!

Agreed!

erin182 said:
I get them a lot despite exfoliating & moisturising. I think it’s because I’m always wearing super skinny jeans or leggings after I’ve shaved so the hairs kinda get trapped when they’re trying to come through that’s my theory anyway ha

Yes I thought this too. I live in either skinny jeans, tights for work or leggings for the gym.