| 1. Do not exfoliate the skin if you already have | | | | ingrown hair and eliminates existing ingrown hair within |
| ingrown pubic hairs as further skin irritation may | | | | days. |
| result. | | | | 4. When waxing, be sure to pull the hair out by the |
| 2. Some find it helpful to exfoliate the area before | | | | roots. Do not allow the hair to break below the skin |
| waxing. This removes some of the dead skin cells in | | | | surface. |
| the top layer of skin cells that often contribute to | | | | 5. Wear loose-fitting underwear and clothing until the |
| trapping the hairs. Exfoliating options include creams, | | | | bumps are gone to avoid friction. |
| lotions, or body gels, a slightly abrasive washcloth or | | | | 6. For ingrown pubic hairs along the bikini line, hold a |
| glove specifically designed for exfoliation. Check at | | | | hot compress against ingrown spots for ten minutes |
| the beauty counter at your local department store. | | | | three times a day to soften the skin and help the |
| 3. Use Ingrown Hair Treatment. It prevents pubic | | | | hairs work their way out. |