Have you tried baking soda for ingrown hair?

Don't pluck ingrown hair, try baking soda instead!

Written By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | Published : August 21, 2015 7:10 PM IST

Are you tired of the pesky ingrown hair that appears like black spots or pimples on your hands and legs? It is important that you exfoliate your skin before waxing and shaving to avoid ingrown hair. Applying a good quality moisturiser post hair removal is also necessary. However, if you do have ingrown hair, do not start plucking it with your nails or tweezers. This could lead to infection and can make the affected area look worse.

Home remedies have been found to be effective in getting rid of the ingrown hair. Did you know baking soda has quite a few beauty benefits? Try this method to get rid of your ingrown hair and then follow this routine to prevent ingrown hair.

How baking soda helps

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Baking soda helps in exfoliating skin and alleviates the discomfort caused due to itching. Its anti-inflammatory properties help in reducing redness and provide a soothing effect. The anti-fungal properties prevent any infections that may be caused due to pus that is formed around ingrown hair.

How to use baking soda

You can mix 1 tablespoon baking soda with a cup of water. Apply this paste on the affected skin and allow it to stay for 5-8 minutes. Wash it off with water and repeat twice a day. You will soon see the effects.
Another method is to make a scrub by mixing baking soda, oatmeal and water in equal quantities. Gently apply this paste on your hands and legs or areas affected with ingrown hair and leave it for 5 minutes. Wash with water and dry the area completely. Do not forget to moisturize your skin daily.

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