How to prevent ingrown hairs?

Comprehensive care prevents redness and inflammation
Hair removal is a daily routine in men and women. But shaving or waxing is a great burden for the skin, as it leaves both open pores and a freshly wounded skin layer. Many small and sometimes invisible cuts that can easily ignite. "Skin irritation - often in the form of red shaving pegs - is compounded by the fact that regrowing hair, especially in people with thick, curly or unruly hair after cutting, tends to grow into the skin," says Peter Hart, Managing Director at Dr , Severin. This can create problems both from an aesthetic and a medical point of view.

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Prevent by care
"While men often have their cheeks, chin and neck affected, women complain of ingrown hair on the armpits and in the genital area," explains Peter Hart. In the worst case, this results in inflammation or even abscesses. In order to avoid ingrown hairs, it is especially advisable to exfoliate the legs. Afterwards, always remove hair in the direction of growth. In the face or intimate area, however, the skin should be maintained after shaving with special antibacterial and soothing products, such as an aftershave for the appropriate body part. "The active ingredient Hamamelis inhibits inflammation, for example, in a natural way and prevents unsightly redness," says Peter Hart. This allows the hair to regrow without problems from the root and reduces the risk of ignition.