The body recognises this ingrown hair as a foreign body (similar to a splinter), and triggers an inflammatory response that includes redness, itchiness and a raised area, that resembles a pimple, and can fill with pus.
To help prevent ingrown hairs, start by exfoliating with physical and chemical exfoliants prior to shaving.
Physical exfoliants, including micro-fine Silica, will help remove dulling skin cells, prep the skin’s surface, and lift hairs.
Chemical exfoliants, including Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid, will help remove dead skin cells, lift ingrown hairs above the skin line, and soften and smooth skin.
Physical Exfoliants :Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, & Daily Superfoliant
Chemical Exfoliants: Thermofoliant Body Scrub, & Multivitamin Thermafoliant
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