There’s nothing more irritating than ingrown hair, especially if it’s in your sensitive or intimate body part.  It can be itchy, sore and awkward in all the wrong places.  Nothing’s worse than feeling that itch at a dinner party, while the guest of honor is speaking and looking straight at you when you want nothing more than to be in the privacy of your bathroom, scratching  away like there’s no tomorrow to make it all better.

The solutions to ingrown hair problem lies on various methods from easy treatments and professional service to simple, no-fuss prevention.

The Right Shave
For most people, ingrown hair stems from improper or incorrect shaving technique.  Now, if you run the razor near the hair it’ll shave some off and it’s very hard to get that part wrong, but there is a way to minimize the damage it can cause.  Aiming for a close and ultra-clean shave might actually cause the problem.  Instead, shave along the hair, not against and most definitely, not across.  Doing this is almost as bad as shaving the same spot repeatedly.

Throw Away The Tighties
For those who enjoy tight clothing, here’s some bad news.  Tight clothes are not only uncomfortable and very restricting, it can also cause ingrown hair problems.  Can’t believe it? Here’s a logical explanation to convince you -  if your hair isn’t compressed against your body most of the time, the chances of getting an ingrown hair drop.  This is especially true if you happen to be post bikini wax.  Squeezing your privates with a tight pair might give you an infection. So why not don comfy, loose clothing once in a while to give your skin some breathing space especially if you’ve just had a goodbye-hair day of waxing or shaving.

Clean-Up Crew:  If the Damage is Already Done
If you’re already suffering from ingrown hairs, well, tough. Don’t lose heart though because there’s still something you can do about it. You can apply a warm or heated moist towel on the trouble area to steam it.  After doing so, exfoliate the skin using a loofah, a soft cloth or a mild body scrub.  This will usually expose the offending hair, allowing you to shave it better. Just make sure that you don’t scrub too hard as it might cause ungodly reactions such as skin reddening, rash, irritation and even skin darkening in the long run. Go easy on the loofah action.

A bit of a worse case might demand the help of a friend or an accomplice.  Some ingrown hairs start out deep in the skin, making them difficult to spot.  For this situation, plucking is the answer. You’ll need needle-nosed tweezers as your weapon against ingrown hair. Make sure first that the tweezers are properly sterilized to avoid bacterial infection especially if you have sensitive skin. You need to pull out the offending hair one by one. Expect that this can be difficult especially if you’re all shaky and sweaty but it’s one of the more convenient methods. After finishing an area, it’s a good idea to cleanse the spot again and then proceed to shave it if you still aim for a smoother finish.

A needle is a perfectly workable substitute, though one that demands more finesse. Standard tweezers are out of the question however. They can cause more damage than you think as they can painfully pinch the skin as you’re attempting to pull out the stubborn ingrown hair.

Protect Yourself
For some people it’s not a matter of proper shaving habits or the like, but a matter of genetics. It ain’t their fault their DNA make-up includes “hairy” on the list. It is advisable to apply a healthy amount of anti-septic to the area after shaving to further control their ingrown hairs.

There are more solutions to the ingrown hair situation such as specific treatments like laser that target hair removal and buffering ingrown hairs, particularly helpful for those who don’t have the manual dexterity to finagle the hair out of its hidey hole or those who lack in patience and perseverance. Ingrown hairs can be real stubborn, mind you. They stick it out for the long haul and they’ll never go away unless you do something about it.

If none of the DIY methods work or if it begins to hurt far too much, don’t be afraid to see a dermatologist and get it checked out.  I’m 100% certain no woman in her right mind wants something infected anywhere near her bajingo.  It just ain’t right, honey.

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Collagen injections don’t have to be the only way for a girl to get fuller lips. If you don’t want to have to go through the hassle of an expensive –and potentially very painful- cosmetic procedure, you can buy your fuller lips right over the counter. That’s right. Get plumped with to die for lips without the pain and have it in a simple swipe!

In a nutshell, plumpers are lip-gunk – cosmetic products people apply to their lips just like lipstick, lip gloss and lip balm. The difference however between lip plumpers and all of these other kinds of lip product is that applying a lip plumper can actually make your lips fuller, not just make them look fuller. Now there’s a definitive word: MAKE your lips fuller. Sigh…the magic of cosmetics. The blessing of modern invention. Anybody whose vanity lies on their lips but is scared to death of syringes or is broke in cash, can now sleep in peace knowing that there is a simple yet effective solution to their beauty dream. Just like the name suggests, lip plumpers actually make your lips well… plumper.

They’re great for that just-kissed, pouty effect. That kind of look can drive the boys and girls if you wish so, absolutely wild! Katie Perry hasn’t said it any better when she sang “I Kissed A Girl”.

There’s a reason why so many girls try to look like Angelina Jolie nowadays. Those full lips, coupled with that killer bod, have helped catapult her to the Hollywood A-List. If I’d have to say so, her lips got famous before she did. Sort of like the actress with the awesome lips. And they got her Brad Pitt too, which is a great plus! Of course, for some people, Jolie-grade lips might not be possible without cosmetic surgery, but lip plumpers can give you the chance for the same kind of alluring pout. Then you can feel like Angelina Jolie every single day!

In most cases, lip plumpers make your kisser more kissable with ingredients that “irritate” the skin on your lips. No worries though! This isn’t as bad as it sounds. This is so because the skin on our lips is actually much more delicate than the skin on the rest of our face. This is a wake up call too. The way we care about the delicate skin around our eyes should also be extended to our lips.

What makes lip plumpers work? You might ask. They usually contain ingredients like camphor and menthol, and aside from giving your lips that fun, tingly feeling, they also make blood rush to your lips, causing them to swell and making them fuller and smoother. Ooh tempting! Lip plumpers can also make your lips feel softer giving your lips a nice nutrient boost that can help prevent peeling and chapping.

Most of the time, plumpers can be applied the same way people apply lip gloss or lip balm – using a wand applicator with a fun, fuzzy tip; with your fingers, directly form the tube, or with a lipstick brush. This kind of cosmetic product can come in a clear gloss, tinted, or even opaque, giving your already fuller lips a punch of color to match the rest of your makeup. Some of the sheerer kinds of lip plumpers can be applied right before you apply your lipstick. There are a lot of different kinds of lip plumpers available commercially, and they can range in price from five dollars to one hundred dollars. It’s up to you how far you’re willing to splurge. They’re available in in department stores, most drug stores, and online.

Just a dose of reality though. Not all lip plumpers work. Lip plumpers’ active ingredients aren’t always that effective on some people. Meanwhile, those with especially sensitive skin might actually get itchy or cracked lips, and some products might not react with some individuals’ unique body chemistry. As with other beauty products, what works for some may not be true to others. So, if you want to make sure that you have the right kind of lip plumper especially for you, it’ll be a good idea to test it before you pucker up.

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