Edward Harrington (AKA “Mr. Cremo” on Cremo Road Trip events) suggests applying a facial mask as a spot treatment just on the bump area. Wait about ten minutes to let the mask harden then peel off. I haven’t had an opportunity to try this myself yet but I think it’s a great idea! Treatment #6 – The Last Resort

Anthony Ingrown Hair Treatment – Anthony’s ingrown treatment product’s distinguishing feature is its gel consistency. Her advice for post-wax maintenance is to avoid tweezing ingrown hairs between sessions, as this usually does more harm than good and can lead to scarring and hyperpigmentation. Also, avoid touching your newly hair-free skin, as Coba points out that this will only clog pores and transfer the bacteria from your hands to your face and other susceptible body parts. Hyaluronic Acid soothes skin and provides oil-free hydration to help counteract dryness and irritation.Looking for a DIY solution? Rub a clean, dry, hard-bristle toothbrush on the area for 30 seconds twice a day (around Noon and just before bedtime works well for many). I’ve done this several times when I got a shave bump while traveling and it was the only thing at-hand. It actually worked pretty well for me. Treatment #3 – Over-The-Counter (OTC) Salicylic (Or Acetylsalicylic) Acid Products A powerful combination of 2% Salicylic Acid and Lactic Acid exfoliates the top layer of dead skin cells, releasing the facial hairs that can cause razor bumps and ingrown hairs. It also helps to dissolve the pore-clogging facial oils that can cause acne or spots. Contains effective hydrating and soothing ingredients to effectively counteract dryness and irritation. The Shavior uses ingredients that both uproot and dissolve ingrown hairs while calming down tender skin. This award-winning treatment is a botanical-loaded lotion that goes to work on razor irritation, bumps, and ingrown hairs. Dab it on to spot-treat a problem area or slather it on after shaving. This barber-tested formulation will moisturize your skin while infusing it with antioxidants and a tad of sun protection.

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis* (Aloe Leaf Juice), Calendula Officinalis* (Calendula Extract), Vaccinium Myrtillus* (Bilberry Fruit Extract), Saccharum Officinarum* (Sugar Cane Extract), Cocos Nucifera* (Coconut Oil), Emulsifying Wax, Glycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia* (Lavender), Acer Saccharinum* (Sugar Maple), Citrus Auranium Dulcis* (Orange Peel Extract), Citrus Medica Limonum* (Lemon Peel Extract), Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), Vaccinium Macrocarpon* (Cranberry Fruit Extract), Stearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis* (Jojoba Oil), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Glycolic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid. Treatment #5 – A Face Mask Our favorite ingrown hair treatment overall is Fur Ingrown Concentrate because it combines oils and a cloth mitt for excellent exfoliation and moisturizing benefits. However, if you can swing the price tag, you really can't go wrong with Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment, especially if you're looking to take your exfoliating game up a notch.Radha MH, et al. Evaluation of biological properties and clinical effectiveness of Aloe vera: A systematic review. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. Published 2014 December 23. Ingredients: Isopropyl Alcohol, Ethanol, Acetylsalicylic Acid, Deionized Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol, Glycerine, Carbomer, PEG-8, Chamomile, Chamomilla Recuita (Matricaria) Flower Extract and FD&C Blue No. 1 (CI 4290). Ingredients - Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract*, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Galactoarabinan, Sodium Bisulfite, Sorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol

DIY alternative: make a paste made of a tablet of plain aspirin and a few drops of Witch Hazel, and apply to the area for ten minutes (rinse with cool water) to be useful in reducing inflammation. Treatment #4 – Alternative OTC Products

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It’s important to note that razor bumps may not be caused by PFB: there is also a condition called folliculitis barbae, caused by a bacterial or a viral infection. If you have any concerns regarding ingrown hairs a prudent course would be to consult a medical professional.) Razor Bump Treatments Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1):70. Published 2017 Dec 27. doi:10.2147/CCID.S144180 There are other solutions that do not rely heavily on Salicylic or Acetylsalicylic acid and alcohol.