Home Remedies to get rid of Razor Bumps

Razor bumps are nothing but ingrown hairs that appear when the hair isn't removed properly. This can happen after shaving, waxing or any other hair removal procedure. The bumps turn red over time and look like pimples. They occur mainly in areas that are frequently shaved, such as the underarms, legs, hands, bikini line and beard area. Here are natural remedies to get rid of ingrown hairs.

Sugar is a natural exfoliator that will help you get rid of ingrown hairs. Mix a cup of sugar in half a cup of olive oil. Add a few drops of essential oil to it and apply this scrub on the affected area. Rinse off using lukewarm water. Repeat twice a week.

Baking soda has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a good remedy to treat ingrowth hair. In a cup of water, add one tablespoon of baking soda and dab this solution on the affected area. Wash off using lukewarm water.

Egg membrane, which is the lining inside the egg, can also be very useful in getting rid of ingrown hair. Take the egg membrane from the inside of an eggshell and apply it to the problem area. Allow it to dry for a few minutes and then gently pull it off; the ingrown hair should come off with it too.

Tea tree oil is laced with antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help heal the skin. Add a few drops of tea tree oil to half a cup of distilled water and apply it on the affected area. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes and wash it off using warm water. Repeat twice a day.

The one major concern of ingrown hair is the redness and inflammation it causes, and aspirin helps tackle just that. Plus, the salicylic acid present in it scrubs the dead skin away and loosens the offending hair. Soak two aspirin tablets in water, add a little honey to it and apply the solution to the affected area. Let it dry and then rinse off using warm water.

Applying aloe vera gel on the affected area will also reduce the irritation and inhibit the development of future ingrowths.

Salt is a great exfoliating agent that helps improve blood circulation and promotes healing. In a cup of water, mix two teaspoons of salt and dab it on the affected area using cotton balls. Let it be for a few minutes and then wash it off with cold water.

source:indiatimes.com

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