iStock_000024719092SmallGuys are definitely used to ingrown hair, a relatively common issue with daily shaving of the face. But what is really never spoken of is ingrown hair experienced by women from shaving and waxing. So while men have these wonderful aftershaves, women are typically left in the dark.

The basic idea behind ingrown hair is that a hair is growing faster than dead skin cells can be naturally sloughed by the skin. This can cause the area immediately around the hair to become inflamed and painful. If not treated properly, bacteria that is naturally found on the surface of the skin can make its way into the follicle, resulting in a serious infection requiring medical intervention.

The best solution for the prevention and treatment of *superficial* ingrown hairs is Salicylic Acid, a beta-hydroxy-acid that works on ingrown hair by softening and sloughing the outermost layer of skin while dissolving built up oil and dead skin cells in the follicle. Many products for ingrown hair combine Salicylic Acid with exfoliants such as Glycolic Acid to encourage the skin's own natural shedding process.

Thankfully, PFB VANISH™ has an entire line of products designed to help prevent and treat ingrown hair. The classic PFB VANISH™ uses salicylic acid for gentle chemical exfoliation while killing harmful bacteria on freshly shaved skin. PFB VANISH™ + Chromabright© has all of these same benefits plus an innovative skin brightener to help prevent dark spots left behind due to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

Another terrific option is IMAGE Skincare's CLEAR CELL Salicylic Clarifying Pads or the CLEAR CELL Salicylic Clarifying Tonic on areas that have been recently shaved, tweezed, or waxed. These products combine Salicylic Acid for dissolving build-up, Glycolic Acid to exfoliate and boost skin cell turnover, along with Neem Leaf Extract and Tea Tree Oil to act as a natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. So rather than suffer in silence and hope for the best, try out these professional grade ingrown hair solutions at SkinTrends.com

*MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: You should never, under any circumstances, attempt to treat or remove an ingrown hair that is anything more than superficial. If this ever happens, seek medical attention immediately. The risk of developing a potentially fatal infection is simply not worth it!

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