<p>Ingrown hair serums are the perfect way to stop ingrown hairs in their tracks. Whether you struggle with frequent ingrown hairs or want to ensure that none pop up before a big event, a serum can help prevent a pesky ingrown. These serums work on freshly shaved or waxed skin by exfoliating, hydrating, or calming. Ahead, find the best ingrown hair serums, vetted by experts, ELLE editors and rave reviews. </p>”/>
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Best Ingrown Serum For Waxers
European Wax Center Ingrown Hair Serum
Pros
- Calming on the skin
Cons
- Some dislike the smell
This ingrown hair serum was formulated with sensitive skin in mind. It’s alcohol-free, which makes it gentle on reactive skin, and tea tree oil helps calm and soothe skin after hair removal.
Amazon rating: 4.6/5 stars
Our expert says: “Its alcohol-free formula contains glycolic acid for gentle exfoliation plus lavender, vitamin E, and chamomile to calm and soothe skin. Perfect for preventing ingrown underarm hair, ingrown hairs on legs, and ingrown bikini hair.” —Nicole Sandoval, senior director of learning, development and field training at European Wax Center
| Key ingredients | Glycolic acid, tea tree oil |
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| Size | 1.7 fl. oz. |
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Best Ingrown Serum For Shavers
Truly Cooka Concentrate Ingrown Serum
Pros
- Hydrating
Cons
- Can leave a residue on the skin
If you struggle with ingrown hairs on your bikini line, this serum was made specifically to help prevent ingrowns in the delicate bikini area. It hydrates and heals skin thanks to naturally antimicrobial tea tree oil and lavender.
Ulta rating: 4.6/5 stars
Our expert says: “The Cooka Line by Truly Beauty can provide a range of benefits for the skin— nourishment of the skin, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties to treat ingrowns, and provide an overall soothing effect. They are essential to preventing and treating ingrown hairs anywhere on your body to keep your skin bump-free.” —Anna Callahan, Truly Beauty
| Key ingredients | Tea tree oil, primrose oil, castor seed oil |
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| Size | 0.7 fl. oz. |
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Best Ingrown Serum For Dark Spots
Sweetspot Labs Bikini & Body Bump Eraser
Pros
- Treats hyperpigmentation along with ingrowns
Cons
- Tube can overflow easily
Ingrown hairs can be annoying, but the dark spots they leave behind are just as irksome. This serum tackles both issues at once, combining gentle acids with clay and niacinamide to treat ingrowns, and the marks that remain.
Ulta rating: 4.4/5 stars
An Ulta reviewer says: “I always get extremely bad ingrowns after getting waxed and even the products they offer at the waxing place don’t help with getting rid of them. I ordered this on a whim and I’m SO glad I did. I tried it yesterday and already you can see a major difference! I was worried due to me having extremely sensitive skin but it didn’t irritate my skin at all. I highly recommend if you’re looking for something to work fast and efficiently!”
| Key ingredients | Azelaic acid, salicylic acid, kaolin clay, niacinamide, green tea extract |
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| Size | 0.5 fl. oz. |
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Best Multi-Use Ingrown Serum
Flamingo Ingrown Spot Treatment
Pros
- Can be used on face and body
Cons
- Can sting initially
Flamingo’s Ingrown Spot Treatment is perfect for targeting specific spots that are prone to ingrown hairs or have ingrown hairs. It’s made with a blend AHAs like fruit acids and lactic acids. The formula also contains white willow bark extract, which is similar to salicylic acid and is able to penetrate the hair follicle to clear ingrowns.
Flamingo rating: 4.2/5 stars
Our expert says: “The gel-cream texture of the product allows for targeted application right onto ingrowns, and unlike other ingrown products, it doesn’t contain drying alcohols. Best of all, this product is safe for use on the body and face, and is dermatologically and gynecologically tested. Don’t tell anyone, but sometimes I even put it on my breakouts and it works on those too!” —Natalie Chan
| Key ingredients | White willow bark, lactic acid |
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| Size | 0.5 fl. oz. |
5
Best Ingrown Hair Toner
Tend Skin Tend Skin Solution
Pros
- Works quickly
Cons
- Some may dislike the scent
Tend Skin is hailed as a holy grail for persistent ingrown hairs. With salicylic acid, it feels almost like a post-shaving toner that dramatically reduces irritated skin and clears up everything from body acne, to ingrown hairs, and razor burn.
Amazon rating: 4.5/5 stars
An Amazon reviewer says: “I’m actually very surprised how well this stuff works! I’ve only been using it for a week for razor burn on my bikini line and I’m already seeing results! My razor burn is waaayyy less noticeable and it actually doesn’t sting as bad as I thought it would when you apply it after you shave.”
| Key ingredients | Salicylic acid |
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| Size | 8 fl. oz. |
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Best Ingrown Serum For Razor Bumps
Bliss Ingrown Hair & Razor Bump Eliminating Solution
Pros
- Treats both ingrowns and razor bumps
Cons
- Contains essential oils
Ingrown hairs and razor bumps often go hand-in-hand, but they aren’t always treated with the same product. If you encounter both on a regular basis, this serum is calling your name.
Amazon rating: 4.3/5 stars
An Amazon reviewer says: “I have been using this product for two months and I have noticed a difference in ingrowns. Really happy with it. I will and have recommended this products to others.”
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Best Ingrown Serum For Dry Skin
Fur Ingrown Concentrate
Pros
- Hydrating
Cons
- Mitt may be too abrasive for sensitive skin
Fur knows that ingrown hair prevention starts in the shower. That’s why their serum comes complete with a finger glove to exfoliate any areas that get ingrowns easily while you shower. The serum then works on towel-dried skin once you’re out, so it’s attacking ingrown hairs from multiple angles.
Ulta rating: 4.2/5 stars
Our expert says: “Use its accompanying dual-sided finger mitt in the shower to gently exfoliate the ingrown, then apply a few drops of Ingrown Concentrate onto towel-dried skin. Its formula combines soothing, nourishing ingredients like tamanu nut oil and coconut oil with gentle astringents like tea tree oil, to help the ingrown slide right out without leaving a trace.” —Laura Schubert, co-founder and CEO of Fur
| Key ingredients | Tamanu oil, coconut oil, tea tree oil |
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| Size | 0.5 fl. oz. |
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Best Ingrown Serum For Redness
Bushbalm Ingrown Hair Oil
Pros
- Gentle
Cons
- May not be suited for very sensitive skin
Not only are ingrowns uncomfortable, but they can also leave behind redness and irritation that can be difficult to treat with acids. This serum uses nourishing oils to tackle both issues without further irritating the skin.
Ulta rating: 4.5/5 stars
An Ulta reviewer says: “The best after-shave oil for me. No more ingrown hairs or razor burn! It also leaves my skin so soft and moisturized. It also lasts a while because you only need a little bit, even for larger areas. And the scent is so great!”
| Key ingredients | Grape seed oil, tea tree oil, jojoba oil |
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| Size | 1 fl. oz. |
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Best Bikini Ingrown Serum
Gillette Venus Intimate Grooming Daily Soothing Serum
Pros
- Safe for bikini
Cons
- Can cause dryness
If you remove hair in your nether regions, you know how painful and itchy below-the-belt ingrowns can be. This serum from Gillette is gentle enough to use on the most sensitive areas of your body.
Amazon rating: 4.4/5 stars
An ELLE editor says: “I rarely get ingrown hairs (I know, I consider myself very lucky!) but when I do, they typically crop up in the summer around my bikini line, and I turn to this soothing serum to help curb them. I find that it soothes my skin while gently exfoliating.” —Katie Berohn, beauty editor
| Key ingredients | Lactic acid |
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| Size | 1.7 fl. oz. |
10
Best Ingrown Hair Balm
WooWoo Saddle Sore! Soothing Balm
Pros
- Soothing
Cons
- Some find this balm too strong for sensitive skin
Thanks to its balm texture, this ingrown formula is incredibly healing and soothing. It has aloe vera and chamomile to help calm skin.
WooWoo rating: 4.7/5
Our expert says: “I love using WooWoo’s Saddle Sore Balm–it’s a savior in a tube! This lovely balm is beautifully scented with soothing chamomile, rosehip oil, and aloe vera and is great to use as both a preventative and curative barrier to avoid chafing. It’s great to use post-shaving, waxing, or with our hair removal cream to naturally heal and soothe sore and irritated skin.” —Lucy Anderson, founder of WooWoo
| Key ingredients | Aloe vera, stearic acid, rosehip oil |
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| Size | 1.7 fl. oz. |
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Best Ingrown Serum Roller
Topicals High Roller Ingrown Tonic
Pros
- Hands-free product distribution
Cons
- Can leave a residue
Topicals makes products that just work. Their Ingrown Tonic has a unique design, using a roller ball to quickly and efficiently cover more ground, without getting product everywhere. The before-and-after photos speak volumes.
Topicals rating: 4.9/5 stars
A Topicals reviewer says: “When I tell you this has helped my ingrown hairs sooooo much. My bikini line has improved so much, definitely a great buy. You have to be consistent to see results.”
| Key ingredients | Salicylic acid, glycolic acid, zinc, niacinamide |
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| Size | 1.7 fl. oz. |
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Best Ingrown Serum for Sensitive Skin
Maude Soothe Ingrown Hair Oil
Pros
- Gentle
Cons
- Takes time to see results
Sensitive skin can be very prone to ingrowns, yet many ingrown serums use ingredients that are too harsh for reactive skin. This version, however, focuses on using gentle and nourishing ingredients without causing irritation.
Maude rating: 5/5 stars
A Maude reviewer says: “If you have sensitive skin and you always dread when it’s time to shave, you definitely need to add Soothe into your routine! Not only does it help with irritation, the blend of lavender and lemongrass smells amazing!”
| Key ingredients | Chamomile oil, tea tree oil, jojoba oil, almond oil |
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| Size | 0.5 fl. oz. |
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Best Ingrown Hair Pads
First Aid Beauty Ingrown Hair Pads
Pros
- Effective
Cons
- Can sting at first
These serum-infused exfoliating pads are no muss, no fuss. After hair removal, simply rub over the affected areas, and the gentle chemical exfoliators will gently unclog the skin, releasing ingrown hairs.
Amazon rating: 4.3/5 stars
An Amazon reviewer says: “If you’re super tired of ingrown hairs this is the holy grail product for you. I have super sensitive skin, so I can even recommend it for sensitive skin 100%. I can see a difference in my skin and they’re so hydrating you can actually cut the pad in half and you’ll have even more usage out of it if you want. Purchase NOW; your skin will thank you later!”
| Key ingredients | Glycolic acid, salicylic acid |
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| Size | 28 pads |
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Best Multitasking Ingrown Hair Serum
OUI the People Cheat Sheet Resurfacing Body Serum
Pros
- Unclogs pores and softens skin
Cons
- Might be too harsh for sensitive skin
This body serum is a true multitasker. It doesn’t just work on ingrown hairs; it also helps unclog pores, smooth keratosis pilaris, and even dark spots. Glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids work together to exfoliate skin.
Sephora rating: 4.8/5
A Sephora reviewer says: “It helped with ingrown hairs, KP, and generally made my skin super soft. I’ve never used anything else like it.”
| Key ingredients | Glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids, proline, Atlantic sea kelp |
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| Size | 3.4 oz. |
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Best for Ingrown Serum Ffor Rough Skin
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Bright & Smooth Body Serum
Pros
- Smooths rough, bumpy skin
Cons
- Might be too harsh for sensitive skin
When it comes to clearing out the skin on your body, this serum is tough to beat. Formulated with AHAs, BHAs, kojic and tranexamic acid, vitamin C, and niacinamide, it’s a true powerhouse for dealing with rough texture and hyperpigmentation.
Sephora rating: 4.5/5
A Sephora reviewer says: “I’ve been using it for a couple of weeks and have noticed fewer bumps and ingrowns on my legs, which is a huge deal for me. I have thin skin and thick hair, so I get a lot of stubble, red marks, and hyperpigmentation. So far, it’s doing what it says it’s supposed to. ”
| Key ingredients | AHAs, BHAs, kojic and tranexamic acid, vitamin C, niacinamide |
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| Size | 5 oz. |
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Best Ingrown Hair Oil
Luna Daily The Everywhere Oil
Pros
- Blend of oils hydrates skin
Cons
- Some find the oil to feel heavy
If you have dry skin, trying an ingrown hair oil not only helps curb painful bumps, it also helps nourish and hydrate your skin. This one is a luxurious blend of eight different oils, including rosehip oil, bisabolol and jojoba oil and vitamins C, E and F.
Sephora rating: 4.6/5
A Sephora reviewer says: “I try to limit how much I shave but every single time I shave my bikini area I get bumps for days after. Now when I shave I swipe on this oil once and get absolutely no irritation!”
| Key ingredients | Rosehip oil, bisabolol oil, jojoba oil, vitamins C, E, and F |
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| Size | 1 fl. oz. |
Meet the Experts
What causes ingrown hairs?
“Ingrown hairs are caused when hair gets trapped under the skin and does not grow straight out of the follicle,” says Sandoval. If you regularly experience ingrowns, you’ll notice that they often crop up after hair removal.
“Ingrowns can happen when hair has been removed by shaving, tweezing, or waxing,” adds Callahan. She continues, “Post removal, [the hair] mogą zacząć wrastać i zakrzywiać się w skórze, zamiast rosnąć na zewnątrz. Do głównych powodów, dla których możesz doświadczyć wrastania, zalicza się używanie stępionych żyletek, brak złuszczania naskórka przed goleniem i niestosowanie serum po goleniu!” Wrastanie ma tendencję do tworzenia się na etapie odrastania, dlatego kluczowa jest pielęgnacja po goleniu.
Czy niektórzy ludzie są bardziej podatni na wrastanie włosów niż inni?
Jeśli czujesz, że wrastają Ci częściej niż inne osoby, może istnieć ku temu powód – począwszy od technik usuwania włosów po teksturę włosów. „Prawdopodobieństwo wystąpienia wrastających włosków zależy od wielu czynników, w tym od niewłaściwych technik usuwania włosków, braku peelingu i preferowanej metody usuwania włosków” – mówi Anderson. „Na przykład po goleniu włosy stają się ostre i tępe, co może zwiększyć ryzyko wrastania włosków. Woskowanie może również powodować wrastanie włosów, ponieważ usuwa je wraz z cebulką, ale nie zawsze usuwa całą łodygę włosa. Jeśli włosy nie zostaną całkowicie wyciągnięte, mogą utknąć pod skórą i zacząć wrastać w skórę. Dodatkowo depilacja woskiem może spowodować uraz mieszków włosowych, zwiększając ryzyko wrastania włosków. Martwe komórki skóry mogą również gromadzić się wokół mieszków włosowych, zatykając je i utrudniając odrastanie włosów.
„Niektóre rodzaje skóry i rodzaje włosów mogą być bardziej podatne na wrastanie włosków – wrażliwe typy skóry muszą zachować większą ostrożność podczas usuwania włosków, ponieważ mogą wystąpić nie tylko wrastanie, ale także poparzenia brzytwą i guzki” – dodaje Schubert. „Grubsze lub bardziej kręcone włosy są bardziej podatne na wchodzenie pod skórę w fazie odrastania, co zwiększa ryzyko wrastania”.
Jakie są sposoby zapobiegania wrastaniu włosków?
Callahan ma trzyetapowy proces zapobiegania wrastaniu włosów: złuszczaj, prawidłowo gol, lecz. „Ponieważ wrastanie włosów ma miejsce, gdy włosy utkną pod skórą, najskuteczniejszym sposobem zapobiegania wrastaniu włosów jest złuszczanie naskórka i usuwanie warstwy martwych komórek z powierzchni skóry” – dodaje Chan. „Dzięki temu powstające włosy napotykają najmniejszy opór podczas odrastania. Inne sposoby minimalizacji prawdopodobieństwa wrastania to nawilżanie, utrzymywanie miękkiej i elastycznej skóry, a także wybór technik usuwania włosków, które usuwają cały włos z mieszków włosowych, tak aby odrósł ze zwężającą się końcówką. Może to oznaczać przejście z golenia na woskowanie lub użycie odpowiedniego kremu do golenia w celu zapewnienia gładszego golenia.
Ogólnie rzecz biorąc, kluczem jest konsekwencja. „Rytualna pielęgnacja ciała ma kluczowe znaczenie, aby zapobiec wrastaniu włosków” – mówi Schubert. „Najlepszym sposobem leczenia i zapobiegania wrastającym włosom jest odpowiednie połączenie złuszczania i nawilżania. Za mało złuszczania, a pory zaczną się zatykać. zbyt duże złuszczanie i ryzykujesz zniszczeniem naturalnej bariery nawilżającej skóry. Sucha skóra może powodować powstawanie strupów lub blizn w procesie wrastania, dlatego warto mieć pewność, że przez cały proces leczenia skóra będzie nawilżona i ukojona.
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