Ahmad Chaudhry, MBBS, a UK board-certified dermatologist and a consultant dermatologist for Scandinavian Biolabs The larger brush comes attached to an ergonomic handle with larger cleansing bristles and the smaller brush is a flexible facial scrubber with tiny bristles for a gentler and less abrasive feel. Be aware that it’s best to use this product with a body wash, or else it may cause pain and/or pull at the skin. It can be applied all over the body to any area that typically develops ingrown hairs, including the pubic area. To help cool down any irritation or redness, this serum includes several popular calming ingredients like vitamin E, chamomile, and lavender. You apply this product after being in your shower for a few minutes, but before shaving. Massage it gently into the groin area and then rinse off. When searching for an effective ingrown hair treatment, the ingredients and how they interact with that part of the body are two of the most important considerations. Some ingredients can be much harsher on the skin than others so it’s important to consider how your skin reacts to those ingredients, especially in sensitive areas like the pubic area and underarms. Targeted treatments like the Manscaped Crop Exfoliator are specifically designed to work on the pubic area with minimal irritation.

We also wanted to include a wide variety of products at different price points so you can find an ingrown hair treatment that works for you, regardless of budget. Lastly, we researched the effectiveness of each product before including it on our list. Some treatments also contain coarse ingredients that work as a physical exfoliant, like the sugar crystals in the OUAI Scalp & Body Scrub, which work great for removing the top layer of dead skin cells but might be too abrasive for sensitive areas like the inner thighs and underarms. If you are treating a sensitive part of the body, consider a product that utilizes a chemical exfoliant. Regularly applying an exfoliant, whether it utilizes chemical or natural ingredients, to the areas where you frequently develop ingrown hairs can clear away that troublesome layer of dead skin and prevent new ingrown hairs from forming. One of the best ways to manage ingrown hairs is to choose an effective exfoliant that includes ingredients, like green tea and oat, that can soothe irritation and minimize razor bumps. This serum is on the more expensive side, and while it’s rare, some people have reported slightly worsening ingrown hair conditions after using it.The product is a bit more runny than we expected but it can still be applied with a cotton pad. We recommend that you use it as an aftershave and it shouldn’t be worn outside in direct sunlight without sunscreen. If OTC treatments aren’t helping reduce the frequency of ingrown hairs, it may be time to meet with a dermatologist or expert familiar with treating difficult cases of ingrown hairs. If left untreated, it can cause pain and even develop into an infection. It’s also very important to read the manufacturer’s recommendation about dosage and frequency of use. Treatments with less aggressive ingredients can be used multiple times a day, while others should only be used once per day and in some cases after a 12 to 24-hour waiting period after shaving.

Other key ingredients are meant to reduce the severity of razor bumps, redness, and irritation that can show up after a close shave. One of the more effective blends of soothing key ingredients is in the Bliss Ingrown Hair & Razor Bump Eliminating Solution which combines oat and green tea extract. Application and Dosage The Bevel Essentials Post Shave Bump Control ingrown hair treatment comes in a handy 4-ounce bottle that travels well and is formulated specifically for ingrown facial hairs. Similar to many other products on this list, it includes glycolic acid as an exfoliant, as well as witch hazel to soothe your skin after shaving. If you aren’t a fan of chemical solutions, a scrub brush is an effective and typically less expensive method of ingrown hair removal. Using a brush is also less likely to irritate the skin. To create our list of the best ingrown hair treatments, we interviewed two dermatologists to learn more about what to look for in a successful ingrown hair treatment plan. We talked with:While ingrown hairs can develop in places all over the body, one of the most common trouble spots, especially for people who shave their facial areas, are ingrown hairs on the face. Ingrown hairs can commonly develop after shaving facial hair and an effective treatment needs to be able to exfoliate dead skin cells as well as reduce razor bumps and redness. Not only does this bottle have a very sleek and attractive design, but it has also been dermatologist tested to show its effectiveness in preventing ingrown hairs. The European Wax Center Ingrown Hair Serum is an alcohol-free formula that utilizes glycolic acid as its primary exfoliant which can help clear away dead skin cells and keep your skin as clean as possible through regular daily use. While this gel is marketed towards men, all genders would benefit from applying this product before shaving to prevent pesky in-grown hairs. The gel is also unscented so despite it being targeted at men, women could also enjoy the benefits of applying this product before shaving.