What's this ? An ingrown hair grows under the skin because it can't pierce it (it's too thin or it's too thick). You can have it regardless of the hair removal technique you are adept at (razor, hair removal, cream, etc.). It is manifested by inflammation and sometimes a little pain.
I eliminate them. We try to get the hair out with a scrub or an anti-ingrown hair product (which exfoliates and refines the hair). But we don't insist (under penalty of ending up with a big scar and not necessarily having succeeded in getting the hair out):we disinfect well to avoid creating folliculitis (inflammation of the hair and its root) and we wait. More often than not, the hair eventually comes out. If not, we go to the doctor.
I warn them of their return. If the ingrown hairs are systematic, we think of the laser:one session is generally enough to eradicate them. If it's more punctual, we adopt good reflexes:exfoliate the skin well (directly after shaving or a few days after waxing) and moisturize it properly (supple skin is easier to pierce).
The right products. Xerial 30, SVR, €11.30. Biodepyl 3.1 solution, Thalgo, €17.50. Dermo K, Avène, €12.50.
Thanks to Isabelle Guichon, head of scientific communication Thalgo.
