Top 20 Effective Tricks To Remove Deep Ingrown Hairs

The strange painful, red and inflamed outgrown cyst over your skin is neither pimple nor hives. Those are ingrown hair which is often a result of frequent waxing, shaving and using various methods for removing hair on a regular basis. Or they can even be a result of dead skin that has clogged up hair follicles and has forced the hair inside to grow sideways. Another name for this is ingrown hair is razor bumps and these are characterized by raised, pimple-like red bump and curled hair. These hair then grows back into the skin instead of rising out from it. It can cause irritation, swelling and even pain on the skin. These ingrown hairs are most common people with curly hair and they appear often in legs, beard area, bikini area and legs. Although these ingrown hair go away in time but there are several homemade treatments that can help you release the uneasy feeling of ingrown hair quickly. Here are 20 effective home remedies for getting rid of ingrown hair fast.

Baking soda is a good option for preventing deep ingrown hair due to its anti-inflammatory properties and soothing effects. For this home remedy for treating deep Ingrown hair, make a concentrated solution of baking soda and water. Now apply the solution over the affected area with the help of a cotton ball. Let it be for 5-10 minutes then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Repeat this everyday for at least a week. Or you can also make Scrub by ground in oatmeal, baking soda and water. These remedies will smooth the irritation caused by the ingrown hair and will make the hair grow over the surface.

US FDA has approved colloidal oatmeal as a skin protectant. For this home remedy for deep ingrown hair, mix equal amount of ground oatmeal, yogurt and honey and apply it over the affected area. Then leave it for at least half an hour before washing it off with cold water. It will check the growth of ingrown hair. Not only that, it will also help your ingrown hair to reach the surface and grow over it. Oatmeal is an excellent antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties that works as a soothing agent for the irritation.

Sugar is a natural exfoliator and it helps in removing the dead skin cells. It also helps in treating wounds and bringing out the ingrown hair. Mix some amount of white sugar with extra virgin olive oil or jojoba oil along with 10 drops of tea tree oil and Lavender oil. Now apply this scrub on the affected area and gently route in a circular motion for a few minutes. Leave it for 5 minutes and then wash it with lukewarm water. It will make your ingrown hair reach the surface and grow over it. Repeat it once every day for effective results. You you can store this scrub in an airtight container in a refrigerator for further use.

Honey not only moisturizers the skin but it also act as a good antiseptic and is very effective in reducing swelling and information. Just apply a little amount of honey directly over affected area and let it be for 10 minutes. Then from that of a cold water later. Repeat the home remedies to thrice a day. It will bring the hair to the surface. If you could get hand on some raw unprocessed honey it would be better because the unprocessed honey is more effective than the process one for treating the ingrown hair.

Cornstarch have similar properties to the baking soda. Like baking soda, it also helps in reducing pain inflammation and swelling. Make a paste of cornstarch and water and apply it to the affected area with ingrown hair. Let it be for few minutes before washing it off. Slowly that hair will rise up the surface after few uses and will smooth the cyst caused by that ingrown hair.

Aspirin is yet another important home remedy for treating inflammation and redness caused due to the deep ingrown hair. Aspirin has salicylic acid that loosens the ingrown hair and bangs the hair to the surface. You should always do a skin test before applying Aspirin as remedy as it might not be suitable for people who have highly sensitive skin. Dissolve to Aspirin and some water for making a fine paste then add some honey to the mixture before applying it to the affected area with ingrown hair. Let it be for 10 minutes and then watch it off with lukewarm water. You must use this home remedy once or twice every week till the symptoms of infection of ingrown hair goes away.

Cucumber has lot of water that makes it an excellent remedy for dealing with pain, skin inflammation, irritation, swelling and redness caused by ingrown hair. Before using the cucumber as a remedy for removal of ingrown hair refrigerate it for half an hour and then cut it into slices. Apply the slices over affected area with ingrown hair. This home remedy is extremely simple and you should do this everyday till the removal of ingrown hair. Also you can make the paste of cucumber and add some milk to it. Refrigerate it before applying it to the affected area with the help of cotton swab. Leave it for 15 minutes before finally washing it off with lukewarm water.

Sea salt has many functions, from exfoliating the skin to increasing the blood circulation for reducing swelling and quickening up the healing process. Make a paste of sea salt and water and with the help of cotton ball apply it over the affected area of ingrown hair. Let it be for 10 to 15 minutes before washing it off with water. You must do this twice every day. Alternatively you can mix some epsom salt in bathing water and then soak yourself in it. It will help in loosing the ingrown hair and bringing them up to the surface. However if your skin is sensitive to solve you should avoid this home remedy.

If you have a sensitive skin you should not use this remedy because lemon juice can cause skin reaction in some people. This is a very simple remedy. All you need is some lemon juice for this remedy. Apply the lemon juice on the ingrown hair and leave it until it is completely dry. Then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Potato peel is very effective home remedy for removal of ingrown hair as they contain antioxidant properties. For this peel a potato and apply the fresh inner side over the affected area. Cover the area with ingrown hair and Secure the peel with the bandaid if needed. Let it be for 24 hours before removing the peel and cleaning the surface with ingrown hair with the clean with cotton swab. This is a very effective remedy for bringing out the hair on the surface. The boiled potato peels are very effective in curing skin problems and it has been medical is studied as well.

Black tea bags are also effective home remedy as they have tanning acid that help in getting rid of inflammation, redness and itching cause from ingrown hair. It also helps in soothing the skin. Moisten the tea bag in water and then either rub over or keep it over the affected area with the ingrown hair. Or you can dip it in a cup of water for a few minutes. Drain the mixture and add some coconut water. Now dip the Cotton ball in this mixture and then apply it over the area with the ingrown hair. You should do this for at least 2 week for alleviating the irritated skin.

All you have to do in this home remedy for treating the ingrown hair is dip a cotton ball in the Apple Cider Vinegar and apply it to the affected hair area directly. If you have a sensitive skin you must dilute the apple cider vinegar with some water before applying get over the area with the ingrown hair.

Soak the towel in the hot water, squeeze it and then put it over the affected area with the ingrown hair. You should repeat this home remedy for several times a day until the tip of the hair comes out of the skin.

Make sure you sterilise your tweezers before using it on the area with ingrown hair. Applying warm compress to the area with the ingrown hair and when the hair is close to the skin gently pull it above. Remember not to pull the hair as it might be painful. Alternatively you can even make use of Sterling needle for pulling out the loop of hair above the skin.

As delicious strawberries are for eating, they are also a very effective home remedies in treating ingrown hair. Crush some strawberries and mix them with some sour cream. Apply it on the area affected by the ingrown hair and let it be for 20 minutes before washing it out with cold water.

The home remedies of milk and bread is used for treating the ingrown hair by loosening the hair and bringing it up to the surface. For this soak a piece of bread in warm milk and then apply it on the affected area of the ingrown hair. You can also wrap it up for making it stick there for a while. Do this twice to thrice until you find the top of the hair coming out of the skin. Then gently pull the head of the hair out with the sterilize needle or tweezers.

Mix coffee and lukewarm water for making a paste and then apply it to the affected area with the ingrown hair in a circular motion. Let it stay for 10 to 15 minutes and then wash it over with lukewarm water. Apply this home remedy until the head of the hair starts coming out to the surface.

Eggshell membrane are natural and highly effective home remedies for removing ingrown hair cyst. First you should remove the eggshell membrane and then apply it on the ingrown hair surface. When the membrane shrinks and dries pull it off. It will make the tip of the curl hair come out along with it.

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With the help of cotton ball apply some castor oil on the affected area with ingrown hair. Let it stay for 15-20 minutes rinsing it off. For washing off the Castor oil, soak a towel in warm water and twist the wash clothes for removing out the excess water and then wash the area with ingrown hair with it. A short repeat this remedy two to three times everyday for helping you get rid of the ingrown hair cyst fast.

Garlic is an easily available ingredient and a very effective home remedies for ingrown hair. Crush some garlic and make a paste of it then applied the paste over the affected area of ingrown hair, securing it with the help of a bandage and cotton. Leave it for half an hour to 45 minutes before washing it off with mild soap and water. Do this twice every day for getting results fast.

These are just a few home remedies for treating ingrown hair. However, there are many more remedies that can be done at home for curing the pain, redness and inflammation caused by the ingrown hair. Give it a try and see the wondrous results it brings!