Reddit reviews Tend Skin The Skin Care Solution For Unsightly Razor Bumps, Ingrown Hair And Razor Burns, 8 Fl Oz Bottle

Tend Skin Liquid!

Check out the reviews on amazon (lots of dudes use on their face after shave to take care of redness, bumps, irritation and ingrown hairs).

I am a girl with serious ingrown hair issues (for years, shaving, waxing, laser.. everything), I found this at target and I swear my legs are starting to look like "normal" legs now, I apply with a cotton pad on dry skin after shower, I also apply a regular moisturizer after to fight the dryness of the product)

Btw, this smells very strong and do a patch test first! (Like, this is no joke stuff) Also, check out their website in case you are using any BHA/AHA or pretty much any acidic stuff to see how to be careful about that.

Use Tend Skin Care Solution and then apply balmex. It will be cleared up pretty quickly. Do the 2 step process at night before you go to bed and put on underwear - it will be almost resolved overnight.

In the future, get your bum waxed.

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Try [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ECQ7G4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1) worked pretty well for me :)

God I hope someone appreciates what I'm about to write.. which is from a combination of sources and personal knowledge. Honestly, shaving your significant other can be a really interesting and personal experience. I applaud you for reaching out to the community, even if it was using a throwaway account. This is a somewhat time consuming and laborious process, but it can be enjoyable if properly planned out in advance and approached as a pampering activity.

Ideally you'll want: a bathtub, scissors, 2 soft towels (small), a bowl of warm water, a loofah, a small dish with baking powder, new tweezers, a new female razor with 3-5 blades and 2 lotion strips on the top and bottom, Bikini Zone gel, Bikini Zone aftershave, baby powder, and a CD of Kenny G (kidding. but some music and a candle can't hurt). In total, you'll probably spend $20 - $30 as a first time cost (hey, it's your wife who you love doing something for you because you love it. come on).

Use a pair of scissors to trim the hair to a more manageable level, preferably down to 1/4 inch, by grabbing patches of the hair and simply cutting. Don't go native on me and start yanking at everything, be gentle. You want to do this before the bath, ideally, since afterwards it might be too soft to cut easily.

Have her take a nice warm bath for at least 15 minutes (or shower if need be, but I think bath is preferred to help her relax and enjoy the experience more). While in the bath, have her use a loofah to exfoliate the skin in the area (being careful to not use any abrasive soaps or getting anything inside of her). This removes dead skin letting the razor do it's job better while also aligning the hairs in the same direction to help you when you're shaving her. Ask her to use Dove or something soft and nonirritating (you don't want to stress the skin before you've even brought the razor into the picture).

The other comments recommending oil/nair/veet are on the right track, but if you want the absolute best product on the market for this.. it's called Bikini Zone. Tend Skin is a reasonably close second. They also have an after shave. You will want an aftershave that acts as a moisturizer; again, I recommend this brand. Let me re-emphasize: you will want the gel and the aftershave. These two products directly addresses her concerns about ingrown hairs and rashing.

You want a NEW razor with multiple blades and a soft lubricant strip on both top and bottom (the more blades the better), a bowl with warm water (warm, not hot), and a soft towel on hand.

Have her dry off as she usually does but have her lie down on your bed (facing up) with a towel under her and one on her head. Pamper her with some soft music and a scented candle too, I mean you're going to have your head and hands buried between her legs.. might as well make an evening out of it.

Wet the towel in the water and apply it to the area with hair to help get it wet and to soften it again.

Follow the directions on the packaging for the lotion/gel and apply it first, then briefly have the razor in the water to help it get wet/warm. Why use a razor with many blades? More surface area decreases the pressure per blade, making it hopefully less likely that any soft skin gets cut.

Place one hand on her pubic mound to help even out her hair (like tugging on your cheek when you shave, just a lot more gentle). Shave with long, slow strokes in the direction of the hair. I'd suggest working outside in so as to gain comfort and courage with the process. Avoid strong downward pressure on the skin, let the blades do the work for you. Rinse the blade with every stroke in the bowl of water.

If you have to get "close" to anything delicate for whatever reason, just be sure to use a bit more lotion/oil and don't lather it so that you can't see the skin below.

When getting the hinge where the thigh meets the pubic area, have her open her legs and bend her knees to help. Shave from the knee to the groin in long, smooth strokes, ensuring that her skin is taut.

Gently pat her off with the soft, dry towel you haven't used yet. You'll want to exfoliate her a second time (gets rid of more dead skin, aligns the hairs so as to prevent ingrown hairs, and it'll allow the aftershave to penetrate her skin better meaning it'll feel softer). You can make a paste out of baking soda and warm water to exfoliate using the soft and warm towel to help you (try not to use the loofah again, the fibers might irritate the skin). Don't work it for more than a minute.

Pat the bikini area off with the soft, dry towel again. If you see any stray hairs, now is the best time to get them. Use a new pair of tweezers (preferably a decent pair with an accurate tip) and take them out while the skin is still soft.

Use the aftershave on the area, again following instructions. Avoid anything with perfumes and colors. If you didn't take my advice earlier and skipped the Bikini Zone aftershave, you can lightly use some aloe vera (the real stuff).

Give it a minute or two to sit uninterrupted on the skin. Now, you'll want to give a very light dusting of baby powder on the area (too much will not let the skin breathe, leading to pimples), lightly spread it over the skin to help reduce the chance of any rashes. Don't use Gold Bond or anything, baby powder is the best for this. Avoid letting any powder into the vagina!

... ta da! You're done for today! It might take a little getting used to, convince her to try it for at least a week to give it a shot (this means you'll have to shave again in 3 days or so) If she wears anything lacy, it may take some time getting used to the stubble catching the fibers. Have her stick to cotton for her first day; after that, she should be fine (rashes/pimples generally only happen the first time or any time an old razor is used).

Feel free to mess around as well, she shouldn't be sore and you two will probably be worked up after spending so much time down unda'h. Be sure to compliment her on how it looks/feels etc, and address it the following day and day after that so she knows you appreciate it.

I had the same thing happen to me, tbh, after I had a break. Took using tend skin some to do the trick.

You'll want to use ingrow go basically every day (morning and night) for 1-2 weeks to get rid of the layer of skin trapping the hair. After that, you can stop using it and focus on preventive measures. Exfoliating and lotioning should be enough to release the skin after that since it will only be a thin layer over the hair (if any) instead of the thick layer you were dealing with before.

My legs were really bad so I'd wait a few weeks after then do a treatment again to strip and free the hair that wasn't removed the first time then go back to moisturizing and exfoliating. If you use it too often and dry out your skin too much (which I was guilty of), you're going to run into a lot of the same problems with hair getting trapped.

I've heard good things about tend skin and exfoliating brushes for future prevention but honestly just exfoliating, lotioning, and taking the precautions mentioned above when removing hair makes a huge difference.

I use this stuff. I buzz my head with no guard each week and apply this after. If I don't I get nasty ingrown hairs on the back of the neck. I use this stuff generally every day for 2 days after the shave and then I just make sure to clean the area well when I shower and it helps prevent acne/razor bumps

Witch hazel is pretty popular. I personally use Tend Skin which I found to work pretty well.

7. Invest in this: https://www.amazon.com/Tend-Skin-Solution-Unsightly-Ingrown/dp/B001ECQ7G4?th=1

No, you can still get ingrown hairs from waxing. There are some good products that make it better, though.

Tend Skin

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I recommend a few things:

First, I would hold off going Against The Grain until your skin recovers and heals up. Constantly irritating such a sensitive area of your skin will cause prolonged discoloration and can lead to more permanent scarring. Time and topical scarring gel will help with the recovery. Also be sure to apply sun block to the area before going out in the sun because the discolored areas will "tan" differently and remain noticeable even after the skin heals up. Also keep in mind that some people can't go ATG without irritation and even on my smoothest ATG shaves I will sometimes experience ingrowns that I don't get when just shaving WTG/XTG.

Second, take it easy with over-exfoliating and too much scrubbing. Your skin can become too dry and your body will never establish an equilibrium constantly trying to over or under compensate for too much or too little oil. Your body has it's own mechanisms of self-regulation.

Third, try cold water shaving. Warm water softens both the hair and the skin and for some people the skin becomes so soft that even the most minor abrasion from a razor blade will irritate. Cold water will help prevent those already sensitive areas from getting too soft since it's really only the hair we want softened for cutting.

Fourth, you can try a product called Tend Skin which has worked for myself and a bunch of other woeful cases. I know there is a recipe for a homemade version circulating somewhere online for anyone not interested in purchasing the product. Tend Skin has alcohol in it and can dry out your skin so if you have dry skin I would recommend using that Nivea balm moisturizer you mentioned after applying the Tend Skin.

Fifth, you can try using a DE razor. From what I've learned using a straight razor is less technically forgiving and having a DE to use during periods where you are letting your face recover may end up being a beneficial alternative.

Overall just keep in mind that razor burn does not occur spontaneously and that something you are doing has caused it, therefore try to make that action less memorable for your face. Be gentle and allow the skin time to recover before re-aggravating the area.

The best way to prevent bumping is to shave properly.

1. Take a hot shower to open the pores.
   
2. Use a quality shave lather to lubricate the area.
   
3. Shave WITH the grain lightly to remove hair.
   
4. Rinse and lather again.
   
5. Lightly shave against the grain.
   
6. Rinse and repeat steps 4-5 as needed.
   
7. Get out of shower and dry area by PATTING dry. Do no rub.
   
8. Apply very cold water to area. This will close up the pores.
   
9. PAT dry. Do not rub.
   
10. Apply quality moisturizer to area to keep skin pliable.
    
11. Let moisturizer dry before getting dressed.
    
12. Keep the area clean, but moisturized.
    
    I shave with a straight razor and a safety razor. I'm sure I missed something or got something wrong in these instructions, but this is how I shave my face. I have sensitive skin, so it's likely a very similar process for your sensitive area. If I don't shave using this process I get razor burn and break out the next day. I'm sure that the Reddit collective will correct me, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

After shave, It burns but it has pretty much reduced irritation/white heads to zero for me. I use this specifically, and it works great. But I imagine something cheaper will work too, seeing as the main ingredient it alcohol.

Also put your razor in alcohol before you shave.

https://www.amazon.com/Tend-Skin-Solution-Unsightly-Ingrown/dp/B001ECQ7G4?th=1

Also its really important as some have said to make sure you exfoliate everyday to help avoid ingrowns/white heads. That combined with after shave makes it a lot less miserable.
The few seconds of burn is very much worth not having the painful pore infections

Tend Skin.

I've never used it personally, but i hear it's amazing.

[this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ECQ7G4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) should help.

I have sensitive skin and easily get ingrown hairs too. So this the regime I follow -
Exfoliate for a couple of days before.

Veet sensitive skin hair removal cream

Exfoliate for a couple of days after + Tend Skin Ingrown Hair Solution

Edit : Oh look at that a cake! \o/

That and this

It makes a difference!

God send.

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You can also try Tend Skin or Thayer's Witch Hazel.

I tend to use some leftover ProActiv Revitalizing Toner because it has witch hazel, aloe vera, and glycolic acid (for exfoliation).

Get this and this

Tend Skin is a god send. I use it on my legs and bikini line and it’s changed my life.

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Edit: typo.

Shave down in the direction of the hair growth. It’ll still get you smooth. If clients start rubbing your groin against the direction of your hair growth, tell them to stop or gently move their hand away. Every single night before bed (unless I’ve stopped shaving), I use Tend Skin.

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No more bumps or irritation, period.

Generously apply it in the direction of the hair growth with a cotton ball.

Get some Tend Skin! I use mine post-shaving and it generally stops the redness/ingrown hairs from becoming a problem. It's a little pricey, but a little goes a long time and it will last you a long time.

Just don't use it too much because it can dry out your skin. Make sure to moisturize after!

Have you tried something like this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ECQ7G4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&th=1

I combine that with a traditional brush, traditional shaving cream and a DE safety razor. I don't have as much irritation as I used to.

Someone here recommend tend skin care https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B001ECQ7G4/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It worked really well for me, what I do is use a shaving gel for sensitive skin then after shaving use a moisturizing body wash. I've found that helped for me as well as using https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0066BEPJO/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It keeps my skin feeling well hydrated for the whole day and no need to reapply. I hope this helps.

Every attempt i make just breaks my body hair at the skin level, leaving me with ingrowns, its terrible. I am hoping with continue used this will happen less. I also bought some stuff that helps immensely after hair removal and before. Waxing I like better, all though the last time I went, a different woman did it and i had terrible results, just like epilating.


The general sentiment though seems to be that people love them with continued use.

I had quite a bit of luck with Tend Skin. It's a little spendy, but it's the most effective solution I've come by.

tendskin should become your new best friend. You can even make your own

I wish electrics worked for me. They don't.

There was a good infographic a few weeks back, but it covered the best way to shave, bar none. I will assume that everyone knows some of the shaving basics, so just highlights here.

First, shave in the shower.

Next, use a scrub to exfoliate your skin. HUGE difference. You don't have to do it every day, but a few times a week.

As to soap, I used a liquid, but your choice here.

I use the Gillette razors that are very good but are so damned expensive. I also have been using the same razor for two weeks using the trick of stropping the blades on my jeans. So far, it has surprised me how well it is working.

Last, use moisturizer because shaving is harsh on your skin and for those that get ingrown hairs, nothing, but nothing beats Tend Skin.

In general, exfoliating before shaving should help.

Check out Tend Skin - they have different products, I have used the one I linked with much success.

Also, try using Coochy as shaving gel. Yes, it is meant for intimate parts. Yes, it is amazing at keeping you rash-free. No one has to know.....

I do have not used the following advice myself, but strippers swear by using Neosporin as shaving cream and then applying a thin layer of gel deodorant on the freshly shaved skin. I would be cautious and patch-test if you decide to try this.

I just read about this product that seems to be exactly what you’re asking for on Buzzfeed! The reviews are stellar, it looks like it might be worth a shot :) Tend Skin The Skin Care Solution For Unsightly Razor Bumps, Ingrown Hair And Razor Burns, 8 Fl. Oz Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ECQ7G4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_B.DLDbMHYWP9Y

Also wow you’ve got a great skincare routine, I clearly need to take a page out of your book lol.

I use TendSkin and it works well for me.

tend skin

you can try the nip+fab glycolic fix pads! those are super cheap and you get a lot of product, but it's not ab. those were what I was using, they're not super strong but they work well as a starter!

tbh what's worked even better for me than a chemical exfoliant is a product called tend skin. it helps prevent ingrowns, and it's AMAZING. it's a little pricey but it helps so much i don't even care, if you can find it that's my favourite product for prevention!

https://www.amazon.com/Tend-Skin-Solution-Unsightly-Ingrown/dp/B001ECQ7G4 this product is amazing, I swear by it

Has anyone here used Tend Skin? Tend Skin The Skin Care Solution For Unsightly Razor Bumps, Ingrown Hair And Razor Burns, 8-Ounce Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ECQ7G4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NpAjzbHV9HK5N
This product has changed my life when it comes to shaving. I struggled with pale skin and dark, thick hair as an adolescent...everywhere😒 and have struggled ever since. I can't stand my body hair! I would get the worst razor burn everywhere and the worst area was my bikini line/lady parts and then I was told about Tend Skin when I got my first waxing at my mom's salon. Just a little bit of Tend Skin on a cotton ball after shaving has been making all the difference for me throughout my life. I know it's such a struggle...ach! I've been getting waxed during pregnancy so far bc I can't see what I'm doing anymore. I come home and dab the Tend Skin on where I got the waxing and it has worked so far. Maybe this will help some of you...

I used to get awful ingrown hairs from any kind of hair removal - shaving, waxing, it didn't matter. Really painful red angry bumps, especially in my underarms & bikini line. A friend introduced me to Tend Skin. It has been like a miracle! No more ingrown hairs!

It's normal especially the first few times. I used to shave my legs after soaking in a hot bath and that really helped. And I used TendSkin, it's like magic and the bumps will be gone.

Ha! I have horrible issues with my idle hands as well. There's also a product called Tend Skin which helps a lot with keeping your skin clean and less bumpy after shaving or waxing. There are a ton of DIY recipes online to make your own - it works really well!

Tend Skin

Ingredients: Isopropyl Alcohol, Water, Propylene Glycol, Acetylsalicylic Acid, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin.

use it consistently for a few weeks before you'll see results.

Hey girl! I also have issues with razor bumps sadly :( but I use this, and honestly it's a miracle worker! It's a little expensive, but I'll apply this directly after shaving, then lotion, then use it again the next day. Anytime you see a bump, you can use it and it'll lessen the bump within 12 hours.

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Tend Skin or crushed aspirin with water first, like immediately. (Google diy tend skin, could do something fancy that will last longer but also just a one off solution with just water)

Then benzoyl peroxide (acne medication) or yup what you described

No problem :)

You should probably take a cotton ball or just use your hands to slap on some Tend Skin for that itching and the bumps. Works for me. It's going to burn a little bit as expected since it's alcohol, but it's kinda like a GOOD fast very light burn that doesn't last, and then after that it feels really smooth. People use that on their face or their body wherever.

Or yeah, you could try waxing. But waxing is still going to cause ingrown hairs and itching on some people, so it's a bit unavoidable. I think the skin really just needs some aftercare similar to the one I just described.

Try this https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001ECQ7G4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

It is a little pricey but works well for me. Another options is Witch Hazel.

Stay hydrated. Drink lot's of water, obviously keep moisturizing, try using a body shaver for chest and shoulders. If using a razor shave with the grain and not against the grain. It is a struggle but I have been trying new things. These worked for me plus exfoliating every 3 to 4 days.

Tend Skin is a game changer! Completely got rid of my shaving bumps!

I use this one for aftershave then moisturizer from Cetaphil

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001ECQ7G4/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_1?qid=1405968384&sr=8-1-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

So, I use "Tend Skin The Skin Care Solution". From Amazon. It is the only thing that works for me, it is basically an anti-inflammatory (aspirin) suspended in alcohol. It is pretty expensive so i think I will try to make it myself. It works though.

Edit: I put it on 5 mins before my shave and immediately after.

Second edit: See here to make your own: http://thelimericklane.com/2012/03/homemade-tend-skin-recipe/

Always use a sharp razor, shaving gel instead of soap, and after you dry off, use Tend Skin (which you can get at Sephora in the US and Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada) or another aftershave type solution (although I personally love TS).

Edit: I should clarify that Tend Skin doesn't prevent stubble, but it helps get rid of red bumps and ingrown hairs and stuff. Also, this might sound dumb, but... can you tan your armpits? Either in the sun or with fake tanner (I use this one)? If your skin isn't so pale there, it might hide the "stubble" a little better.

Do you have a really close hair cut? If so Tend Skin. Google for home made versions to save some money.

I get super painful bumps as well, and a friend recommended I try TendSkin. It helped a lot and I now rarely ever get bumps. It's a bit pricey, but it lasts a while and honestly, worth the price.
That combined with the advice given in this thread as well, of course.

Hey yo! Fellow Canadian here, fellow ingrown hair sufferer (although not fellow female with PCOS... I'm a dude). I had lots of terrible annoying ingrowns on my neck whenever I shaved, and I literally found the miracle product for getting rid of them. It's called Tend Skin. That's the Amazon link, although I found it at Shoppers Drug Mart for substantially cheaper I think.

I put it on my neck twice a day and the ingrown hairs were gone in 3 days max. I don't shave often, but I've found I can even prevent them from occurring in the first place if I put it on a couple of times before shaving. It's got alcohol in it, so if you're sensitive to that I would avoid it, but otherwise go for it! Good luck.

Tend Skin, use it after you shave. No ingrown, no irritation.
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>2)When shaving i get these red "bumps" on my face ( i use a gillete). Is that normal and what can i do to minimize that, 'cause it hurts quite a bit the day after.

I hope I am not too late for this to get attention, but there absolutely is a cure for this which I have never heard of failing..It's a product called Tendskin. You can usually (only?) find it in the "African-American" section of drugstores. One bottle lasts forever. Just put a little on a cotton swab or piece of toilet paper and apply a few times a day. The bumps (razor-burn) will be gone in 2-3 days max. Then just use it after you shave and you will never see those bastards again.

Tendskin. Tendskin. Tendskin.

If you shave or wax your chest, or other non-facial areas, without exfoliating, you're gonna have a bad time. Also, use Tend Skin after exfoliating in the shower, up to once a day.

been using this philips norelco shaver on my body hair for years.... i love it. i do occasionally get ingrowns, so to fix that for the first 2-3 days after i "shave" i apply tend skin on the area and no problems

people complain that tend skin is expensive, but using it on my chest and stomach only after shaving for a few days (about weekly?), a 16oz bottle lasts for me, about a year.

good luck

Laser hair removal only works on some hair. If you TRULY want it to go away forever you have to do Electrolysis. That's how transwomen get rid of their beards most often.

I did electrolysis and it helped a lot. But I ran out of money for it, now i shave what is left (it's only on my neck under my chin) with a razor w/ lots of blades and a nice shave butter THEN use this: Tend Skin The Skin Care Solution For Unsightly Razor Bumps, Ingrown Hair And Razor Burns, 8-Ounce Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ECQ7G4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wY0Hzb3KNFFGN

After lots of experimentation, I use Aveeno shave gel and Venus razors, which have kept the discomfort lowest for me. I shave like every 3 days and use Tend Skin on the ingrown hairs.

Shaving itself: turn on the bath, douse legs with hot water, apply shaving cream, and shave. If it's been a while, I'll pre-trim with a trimmer. Afterwards I use Dove men's aftershave cream.

Any recommendations?

Literally drop everything you’re doing rn and buy some Tend Skin. It burns so good. And works so fast.

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Then if you wanna get really into it, make sure to exfoliate the area every day. If you’re shaving often I would use an anti-bump scrub like this one:

GiGi No Bump Body Scrub With Salicylic Acid for Ingrown Hair & Razor Burns https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DYJJQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aN-MDb4GTV8XM

When you use the scrub on the area make sure to start using it 1-2 days before shaving/waxing and then wait 24 hours (or until the next day) to start using it again. It’s very important that you use the scrub often to exfoliate as your hair starts to grow back. This removes the dead skin cells that hairs can get trapped under and lifts the hairs to promote them growing outward and not inward, causing those painful bumps. To really get the job done, try applying the scrub with an exfoliating mitt like this one:

Skinerals Scrubbing Exfoliator Mitt - Exfoliating Gloves To prep and exfoliate skin for self tanner sunless tanning (Exfoliator Mitt) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNVKRMP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bS-MDbNCC2Y5P

After shaving or waxing, apply some finipil to the area for the first few days as the skin is still raw and prone to infection. This will not only fight against infection and ingrowns but will have a really soothing and cooling effect on the skin. Pricey but worth it:

finipil Lait 50,1.5 fl oz, 44 ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C4YJL96/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bT-MDbDVD2PJ8

Do all these things and you should be good. Remember: our skin isn’t meant to be removed in the first place. It won’t simply play nice just because you want it to. You’re going to get ingrowns and bumps and dark spots sometimes no matter how hard you try so you just have to accept that you’re human and be okay with it. But I definitely believe you can manage ingrowns greatly by committing to a regimen.

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this stuff works amazingly: https://www.amazon.com/Tend-Skin-Solution-Unsightly-Ingrown/dp/B001ECQ7G4

Bevel is remarkable. I'm a white 20-something but am extremely prone to bumps and irritation. Came across this and haven't looked back. Also, check out Tend Skin. A half-dollar sized amount on a microfiber cloth, pat your neck with it, and never worry again about bumps or, more importantly, ingrown hair.

When you wax, the hair grows slower and usually have a fine tip as opposed to shaving where the tip is blunt. This makes it hard for the hair to pierce the skin and sometimes will curl on itself hence the ingrown hair.

The waxer didn’t do anything wrong, you need to do some prep before waxing. Exfoliate the night before and moisturize well. Then the next day, wash that area gently but don’t moisturize. After waxing, moisturize. You need to exfoliate more than usual to allow the new hair to come out.
Keeping up with the waxing will make the hair weeker and you will get less ingrown hairs.

If that happens, Tend Skin is a good solution.
Don’t use Adaplene on the bumps.

The salon you go to should have specific products to exfoliate. However, the one I've had recommended to me the most is Tend Skin it works really well at preventing ingrown hairs.

Have you mapped your beard growth direction? Try to avoid shaving against the grain.

If you are not shaving against the grain. And you are using DE. And you are using salicylic acid. Then maybe shaving just isn't doable for you. Have you noticed any reduction in ingrown hairs/razor bumps since you started using DE and salicylic acid?

I would suggest the following to reset the situation. Let your beard grow and use electric clippers to keep it really short. Don't shave. Also continue to use salicylic acid. Do this for a month or two. It should solve the issue.

After you no longer have ingrown hairs/razor bumps, try shaving with the DE razor again. If they come back then you kind of have to accept defeat and stick to the electric clippers and chemical exfoliation with salicylic acid.

Maybe also give Tend Skin a try. It's somewhat expensive but seems to work for a lot of people.

I've been trying to get rid of ingrown hairs myself but this is what I've read so far:

• 1- exfoliate the area with BHA. Everyone recommends Stridex (red box) for this
  
• 2- I've heard that Gold Bond Rough & Bumpy can help with ingrown hairs. It's targeted for bumpy skin and it contains salicylic acid, among some other ingredients I don't remember.
  
• 3- I haven't looked into this product, but it's supposed to be amazing for ingrown hairs. It's called Tend Skin The Skin Care Solution For Unsightly Razor Bumps. I just started using Stridex & the Gold Bond cream for my ingrown hairs (on my legs), but if they don't work out, I'll be purchasing this product.

This stuff is pricey, but it works great. I think I found it based upon a previous post on Reddit and then read the reviews on Amazon. Seriously, give it a try.

https://www.amazon.com/Tend-Skin-Solution-Unsightly-Ingrown/dp/B001ECQ7G4

I found the one that I was considering but $20 for 8 oz had originally deterred me. After the ingrown hair epic I think it may have been $20 well spent if the product works. The product is Tend Skin which has great reviews. The active ingredients are: Isopropyl Alcohol, Water, Propylene Glycol, Acetylsalicylic Acid, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin

http://www.amazon.com/Tend-Skin-Solution-Unsightly-Ingrown/dp/B001ECQ7G4

I used to have this problem when I first started shaving my legs. I found that a very warm bath first and using a new razor like the Gillette fusion helped a lot. Also using Tend Skin helps.

Before switching to a DE (thanks to lurking around this sub and reading everyone's tips and trick and success stories), I had a similar issue. I used tendskin. It's pricey but it helped significantly more than a dermatologist did. There's some home made tendskin recipes floating around if you search them but I can't vouch for any of them myself.

edit: cold water shaving helped me as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Tend-Skin-Solution-Unsightly-Ingrown/dp/B001ECQ7G4

Do you do a physical or chemical exfoliant? I've had more success with a chemical one. I exfoliated with a mitt daily but still had issues with bumps. Started using this and it's gotten rid of ingrown hairs and bumps.

Oil also dissolves oil so you may try coconut/castor oil or a lotion on your legs as well if you want to try things you have at home before buying a new product

This stuff works amazing for razor burn. (Tend Skin -- link at bottom) I also get bad bumps esp at bikini. I ended up doing laser treatment. It eventually did sorta grow back but I no longer have problems with razor burn there. Before that I did waxing which still caused some problems sometimes, but not anywhere as bad as shaving.

https://www.amazon.com/Tend-Skin-Solution-Unsightly-Ingrown/dp/B001ECQ7G4

I'd wait like 5 days before his return, especially if it's your first one. Also I have some ingrown hair issues sometimes, and I use this stuff a few days before my wax and then for about a week after, and it's a miracle. No redness, no ingrowns, no bumps. You can get it on the US Amazon site also.

This stuff is good

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tend-Skin-Ingrown-Hair-Solution/dp/B001ECQ7G4

Also if your getting ingrown hairs from shaving with a razor try using a cream like this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Smooth-Razorless-Hair-Removing-Cream/dp/B000TG63XS/ref=sr_1_2_s_it?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1472742792&sr=1-2&keywords=soft+sheen+carson

I'll add to this, especially for the Afro-Americans out there.

 

Shavers...

 

After all of the cordless electric shavers I've used over the years, my Remington F5-5800 Foil Shaver gives me the smoothness shave I've ever had without using an actual razor. I finish off by edging up and trimming with a [Philips Norelco G370] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FED5DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_F702AbWT46ATE) (it was <$100 and it's probably outdated by now) I've used it for ~4-7 years and dropped it a few times. It leaves the skin a bit rough, though, but I've rarely ever nicked myself with it (if at all).

 

Instructions & Maintenance...

 

Read the instructions and follow proper maintenance (brush, clean, oil, etc.). Always.
And for the record, both of my shavers are easy to clean. The Remington requires more effort, especially once a month, but the Phillips only requires a quick brushing (I add Andis Clippers Clipper Oil). The "hardest" part is letting the Remington dry for so long before putting the head back on. Don't brush the clippers while it's on, btw. Seriously, you'll ruin the brush and end up needing to replace it.

 

Battery Life...

 

If the instructions say to let the battery die before its first charge, I do so. If it says to fully charge it for X hours before its first use, I do so. Now, people of Reddit had a particular conversation about battery life once. I never looked into the matter myself, but I started practicing it with all of my chargeable devices. After the initial required drain (if instructed), I always charge it after it hits 30-50%. I do my best to never let it drain completely to 0%. The idea is that the battery will actually degrade much quicker if it drains to 0% and will need to be replaced sooner. Feel free to call me a fool on this one, but please explain your reasoning.

 

Razers & Magic Shave...

 

This one requires a story or warning.
I wet shaved with my brother's razor when I was in high school because my cordless one (probably a Phillips) wouldn't work properly when I put it back together after taking the top apart for a full-ish cleaning for the first and last time (the school started reinforcing its facial hair policy).

Though it was my first time, and I shaved against the grain, I didn't cut myself or apply anything to my skin before or after. My face was so smooth that I kept touching it. Three days later, I start noticing bumps. By the fifth day, I had full on razor bumps everywhere I originally shaved. Bump Stopper II took a month or so to really any progress and around three months to really make an impact, but it left my skin dry and very flaky. Eventually, I moved to Skin Tight Razor Bump Ointment Extra Strength. It burned like hell in the beginning, but showed better progress. That and washing my face daily with soap and a towel of course.

Since I still had to shave, I just went over the bumps with a shaver and routinely wiped the blood away. Due to a barber's suggestion, I started using Bump Fighter Razors. He warned me that they were going to miss some hairs, but it worked well enough.

At some point, I was recommended (powder blue) Magic Shave because it would "eat those bumps up" (oh, boy). This stuff stinks, flakes all over the place, and can tear up your skin if you aren't careful. I tore a descent sized section of my skin off when I dragged a wet towel down my chin at the wrong angle once. I could see the skin sitting intact in the towel with the inner-end of my hairs barely sticking out of it. Was a really weird moment. That section of my face was pink and hairless for awhile before it healed over. Looked funny on my lovely complexion. For the record, I only used it every three or four days. Three is the minimum, IIRC.

If you're going to use Magic Shave, use a wet towel to wipe it off (prepare to rinse repeatedly), designate a magic shave cup that is to be used for nothing else, consider only wearing boxers, bring a broom and dust pan, and stay in one room or outside. Hell, turn the vent on, you stinky mutt. Overall, I do not recommend Magic Shave's original formula (powder blue). I cannot speak for its powder gold fragrant or creme light fresh scent version, though.

Now for razers...
I started using the cheap pack of (dark blue) Gillette dual-blade razers from Walmart in high school. They worked very well. Here are my instructions: Shave with the grain, rinse the blades after every stroke, thoroughly rinse the blades after you're done, wipe them carefully with a toilet paper to get extra crud off, and let air dry somewhere. Hell, thanks to another Reddit conversation, I kept a short round plastic container of isopropyl alcohol around in college to "shake" the razer in as a finishing touch of cleanliness. Supposedly, the alcohol evaporates after awhile, so I just let it air dry after that (read the 4/24/18 edit at the bottom). The blades lasted a pretty long time doing all of this before I need to pull out a new razor. That combined with how cheap they were...

 

Razer Bumps / Ingrown Hairs...

 

I found that daily shaving, Skin Tight creme, and actually washing or just wiping my face with a clean damp paper towel kept the bumps from fully returning. A trick I discovered to get rid of the ones that lingered was to grow my facial hair out. It looked awful for a month since the bumps returned as the hair grew (they might have been curling into the skin), but there's a point where the bumps start to recede into the skin and all you have is a full beard (minus some areas of the lower neck). Now just maintain it or shave it off. What you'll find is a smooth face with practically no bumps. You must keep the hairs from growing back, though (and maybe wash your face?). Mess that up, and the lingering bumps will return.

Oh, to hell with Bump Stopper II and don't bother with Skin Tight. My physician recommended Tend Skin Solution after I graduated college, and, let me tell you, it works better than both. I hear the ingredients aren't that bad for your health either.

 

My Routine...

 

I wash my hair (including facial) with Bubble & Bee's hard water shampoo (the price is worth it, especially since it lasts for a surprisingly long time), pour on and rub in their vinegar rinse ratio (a fourth of the bottle tops; it's optional when you purchase the shampoo), wash that out, apply Nature's Way Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil to my facial and scalp hair while still damp/wet (I'm not 100% certain about using it on the scalp yet; used to use AVEDA Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil twice or thrice a week), brush my facial hair (soft bristles for the cheeks and neck; medium bristles for the beard and moustache) once in the morning, and apply Tend Skin Solution twice a day with cotton balls.

I should be using the foil shaver daily, but I don't always. Hence why I brush my cheeks and neck.

 

In closing...

 

If you're close to (or cool with) any Afro-American males, especially ones who've just started growing facial hair, consider having them read this so they can learn from my mistakes. Those razor bumps were rather unsightly.

 

tl;dr: Use Tend Skin Solution for razor bumps, wash your face, follow instructions, foil shavers leave smoother skin, read the section on battery life, don't shave against the grain with a razor, and don't use magic shave or bump stopper II.

 

EDIT (4/24/18):
About my shaving cleanup steps. I later realized that letting the isopropyl alcohol dry on the razer caused the blades to dull quicker, so I started rinsing them off and wiping them with toilet paper a second time as the final step.

Skin Tend!

http://smile.amazon.com/Tend-Skin-Solution-Unsightly-Ingrown/dp/B001ECQ7G4?sa-no-redirect=1

Expensive, but it works. I like the little roller bottle for application. I had exactly the same thing you do. I shave with an electric razor using lectric shave as a lube, then just apply this afterward. Works like a champ.