- Shaving companies including MiN and The Art of Shaving sell ingrown hair creams, and all work similarly. Apply a dime-size amount of ingrown hair cream to your face at night. The cream has the active ingredients white willow bark extract and African shea butter to soften the skin and allow the hair to grow out. Once the ingrown hair comes out, shave it off. Don't pluck the ingrown hair with tweezers, or the ingrown hair might occur again.
- Using a razor to shave can cause irritation and ingrown hairs because you are cutting so close to the skin. To reduce ingrown hairs, use an electric shaver to trim your facial hair without completely removing it. You will need to shave more often because you are not getting a clean shave, but your skin's condition will improve. After using an electric shaver, be sure to moisturize your face, as your face may dry out due to the friction. If you have an ingrown hair after using an electric shaver, use a warm compress such as a damp towel to open up your pores. Once the ingrown hair surfaces, use the electric shaver to remove it.
- Depilatory creams such as Nair use chemicals to remove the hair from your face. Although you lessen the risk of ingrown hairs, you may burn your skin if you use it improperly. Do not wet your face before using the cream, and allow it to stay on for only four to six minutes. If you experience a burning sensation during the four- to six-minute wait, immediately wash your face and do not use soap. Skin irritation can occur after using, and you should consult your dermatologist if it does not clear up within two days.
