General Hair Removal: Preventing Ingrowns and Scarring

General hair removal can lead to painful ingrown hairs and scars if not done correctly. From sugaring and turmeric methods to managing unwanted facial hair in women, proper exfoliation and ingredient awareness are essential for smooth skin.

How to Use Tend Skin for Ingrown Hairs

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Lynne Sheldon

Ingrown hairs typically occur after hair removal. When hair begins to grow back, it can get trapped under the skin and curl into itself, causing those pesky razor bumps. Instead of trying to squeeze the hairs free, which can cause an infection, both "Cosmopolitan" and "Essence"

Lynne Sheldon has over 12 years of dance experience, both in studios and performance groups. She is an avid runner and has studied several types of yoga. Sheldon now works as a freelance writer, editor and book reviewer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and art history from Boston University and recently completed her Master of Fine Arts in writing from Pacific University.