Ingrown hair scars can be a frustrating problem, but there are several products available that claim to help lighten scars, prevent future irritation, and soothe skin. Here are some details, positive and negative aspects, and ingredients or materials of some of these products:
- Ingrown Concentrate by Fur
- Benefits: works as a spot treatment on existing ingrowns; can also be a preventative measure against future irritation; soothes skin after hair removal and maintains skin health between sessions; can be rubbed onto a rash to soothe any itchiness or irritation; can be applied onto scars to help lessen any hyperpigmentation that occurs; can be applied onto any discoloration that occurs after hair removal to help gradually tone the skin.
- Key Ingredients: Tamanu Oil, Coconut Oil.
- Positive aspects: all-natural oil and textured finger mitt soothe irritation and eradicate ingrowns; dermatologically and gynecologically tested; free of phthalates, parabens, silicones, and artificial colors or fragrance.
- Negative aspects: none found.
- European Wax Center Ingrown Hair Serum
- Benefits: helps to exfoliate the skin, minimize inflammation and redness, and unblock hair follicles to allow trapped hairs to escape; can be used as an after shave for women or men, post wax, post tweeze or post laser product; razor bump serum and exfoliator for the bikini area or anywhere you need.
- Key Ingredients: glycolic acid, lavender, vitamin E, and chamomile.
- Positive aspects: alcohol-free formula; safe for sensitive skin such as the bikini and pubic area, inner thighs, underarm, or legs and face if you tend to get irritated.
- Negative aspects: none found.
- PFB Vanish Razor Bump Stopper Skin Care Treatment
- Benefits: treats ingrown hairs and razor burns; contains Chromabright Dark Spot Remover.
- Key Ingredients: SD Alcohol 40-B, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Acetylsalicylic Acid, Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil.
- Positive aspects: unique cosmetically elegant roll-on serum; same ingredients as the original PFB Vanish.
- Negative aspects: some customers reported that it didnt work for them.
- Ingrown Hair Pads with BHA & AHA by First Aid Beauty
- Benefits: exfoliates to help prevent razor bumps; works best for sensitive skin; can be used daily.
- Key Ingredients: BHA & AHA.
- Positive aspects: safe for sensitive skin; clinical trial results available.
- Negative aspects: some customers reported that it didnt work for them.
- HAIR GROWTH STOP ingrown hair by Elaine Perine
- Benefits: prevents ingrown hairs, keeps the skin supple and reduces inflammation.
- Key Ingredients: none listed.
- Positive aspects: hormone-free formula.
- Negative aspects: none found.
Its important to note that everyones skin is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. Its always a good idea to patch test a product before using it all over your skin, and to consult with a dermatologist if you have any concerns.
