How to prevent ingrown hairs?

[fernweh]

I have been getting a ton of ingrown hairs on my belly. Not sure what causes them or how to prevent them. Any help?

[starburst604]

Exfoliate that area regularly maybe?

[af1212]

After giving birth to my first kid I have gotten ingrown hairs below and around my bellybutton. I have no idea why - must have been some kind of hormonal change.

Anyway I hate it and am so self conscious about them. I probably wouldn’t wear a two piece bathing suit anyway but I definitely don’t due to this.

I always exfoliate in the shower but it doesn’t stop them. I have pale skin so I am able to see them under the skin. I use a warm washcloth and then I have really fine tweezers I use to get the hair out.

Interested to see if this happens to anyone else.

[gastro]

You could try a salicylic acid body wash

[letsgetweird]

Try Tend Skin. You can get it at Target.

[raleighnc]

I have a large bottle of 10% glycolic acid from the acne.org store, and I apply it to my legs, bikini area, and underarms whenever I shave or use my epilator. It prevents most of the red bumps and ingrown hairs.

[DarcyLongfellow]

Tend Skin! I buy it on Amazon. It's a thin, watery liquid that you apply with a cotton round. It feels kind of like a toner.

I don't know what's in it (other than rubbing alcohol), but it's amazing.

[shopgirl07]

Tend Skin is definitely a miracle worker.