'I'm a dermatologist – there's easy way to get rid of ingrown hairs and razor bumps'
A top dermatologist has shared the easy method to get rid of ingrown hairs and banish razor bumps.
Getting rid of your body hair in favour of fuzz free skin is very much a personal choice, and people seek all sorts of methods to remove their unwanted hair.
Lots of people turn to shaving for its convenience and simplicity, but it can leave some of us dealing with angry, red razor bumps and annoying, sometimes painful, ingrown hairs.
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Dr Aamna Adel, a dermatologist registrar based in London, is an expert in skincare and haircare. She’s cultivated a loyal following on social media after taking to TikTok to share her wisdom and insight on a multitude of skin problems and hair woes.
In one recent video, described as “shaving tips EVERY girl needs to know”, Dr Adel showed herself wandering around a beauty store as she discussed the methods and tactics people should implement to keep their skin silky smooth and clear, post hair removal.
In a voiceover, she said: “Something we will not be taking into 2025 is razor bumps and ingrown hairs. So, get out your notebook because these are the non-negotiables that are going to leave you silky smooth and bump free.
“Say it with me; exfoliation. Exfoliating before and after you shave removes dead skin cells which basically clears the way for the hair to grow out instead of back in on itself…”
She continued: “Next, wet shave only and honestly, take your pick [when it comes to products]. You can use a shaving foam or a gentle cleanser.”
Dr Adel added: “Now, when it comes to the type of razor, less is more. Okay, there are some crazy razors out there and we are not looking for a five blade razor, two blades or less is the goal and please, change them after every few uses. Blunt rusty razors are a recipe for razor bumps and ingrown hairs.”
People shared their thoughts and queries in the comments section. One person said: “My recipe for no ingrowns is chlorhexidine soap, the venus satin care gel with their extra smooth razor, and the Naturium glycolic wash x glow getter combo!! And the aveeno tone + texture cream after.”
Dr Adel replied: “Love chlorhexidine aka hibiscrub!” Then, in another comment, she elaborated: “Hibiscrub wash is also chef’s kiss - wash with it twice a week to reduce ingrown hairs and folliculitis”.
One person said: “Wait, I always thought more razor blades were better”, adding a crying face emoji while someone else asked: “Why is less razor blades better?”
Dr Adel explained: “Less irritation and more blades can mean too close of a shave increasing risk of ingrown hairs”. Another fan praised the dermatologist’s videos for always providing “great advice”.
