How To get rid of razor bumps and ingrown hairs on a beard.

Hello.

Razor bumps and ingrown hairs continue to affect most black men who shave their beard. Any man who shaves his beard will agree with me on this frustration.And as you all know this blog is about dreadlocks, natural hair and home remedies to skin problems.So today lets focus on the boy child.

Razor bumps and ingrown hairs mostly affect black men on their beard and neck area after shave. Also in women who shave the groin area. Ingrown hairs result in midly painful pimples with a barely visible hair curling from the center.

So how can you reduce the itchiness of razor bumps after a shave? How do you get rid of ingrown hairs from your beard?

1. USING A SHARP OBJECT.

This is the most common method of ingrown hair removal. Using a tweezer to get hold of the ingrown hair and pulling it out can help ease the itchiness.

2.EGG MEMBRANE

Remove the membrane from inside an egg shell, put it on the affected are and leave it to dry.Once dry, pull it off and the ingrown hair should come out with it. Repeat this every day till you get the desired result.

3. COLD COMPRESS

It instantly reduces the burning sensations from razor bumps. Put ice cubes in a clean cloth and place it on the area or you can dip the cloth in ice cold water and press it on the area.

4. HOT COMPRESS

Place a towel in hot water and gently press it against the affected area. This will open up pores and the ingrown hairs will become free.

5. YOGHURT

Yoghurt has anti bacterial properties. It helps in reducing inflammation and swelling on the beard and neck area. Mix 1 1/2 teaspoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of plain yoghurt and apply the mixture on the area. Leave for 15 minutes and wash off with warm water.

6. LEMON JUICE

Its naturally acidic and helps prevent bacteria from colonizing the ingrown hair follicles. It burns when you apply it on the beard after shave but the burning stops after a while. It helps to prevent redness and infection.

7. HONEY

Honey has antibacterial properties that help to cure acne and treat dry skin. It also helps in reducing swelling caused by razor bumps. Apply everyday especially after a shave.

8. ASPRIN

It has an inflammatory property that helps to reduce the swellings and redness of razor bumps. Dissolve a tablet of asprin in a teaspoonful of lukewarm water and apply the paste on the beard and neck area. Leave for 10 minutes and wash your face with lukewarm water. Repeat this everyday after a shave.

You can also make a honey, lemon and sugar scrub to get rid of the bumps.

I hope you will find this helpful.

Lots of love,

Mesh.

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