Can anyone reccomend a way to help with ingrown hairs on a beard? I get them occassionally - they are painful.

Answer 1

Maybe you need to use a deep pore cleansing wash to open the pores back up and press the puss out. There will be some soap in there.

Alternatively, steam your face over a boiling hot bowl of water to open the pores back up and squeeze them out. Its sounds nasty but it works.

THEN.. change your razor blade more often and try using king shaves oils rather than rich lathery foam.

Answer 2

Topical antiseptic treatment is adequate for most cases

Some patients may benefit from systemic flucloxacillin

Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin ointment

Answer 3

there is this stuff called "TendSkin" and it is specifically for preventing ingrown hairs. just squirt some on a cotton ball and apply to the area. it smells kinda funny so, maybe just use it at nite. oh and never use it on freshly shaved skin, it'll burn! you can find it at Sephora and at Beauty First.

Answer 4

Soak in warm water and scratch across the hair to gently tease it out. Treat with a moisturising balm.

Answer 5

Exfoliate before you shave and then moisturise after to keep the skin soft and supple which will prevent future ingrowing hairs.

Answer 6

You are shaving in the wrong direction. Take note how you shave. Shave in the opposite direction. This will help prevent getting them.

Answer 7

use a face exfoliant once a week and you wont get them natural yoghrut and ground almonds is a good natural one just scrub vigourously all over your face for about 3 minutes

Answer 8

use a clean razor, use a good lotion and important: scrub frequently with a scrub for acne prone skin. ex. st Yves.

Answer 9

shave everyday with a clean razor and aloe vera shaving gel