How to avoid ingrown hair

To avoid ingrown hair; exfoliate regularly.

To avoid ingrown hairs, try exfoliating once a week - this helps remove dead skin cells and "clears the path" so that your hair can grow the way they're supposed to. It is recommended to exfoliate about 2 days before epilation.

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What is exfoliation?

Exfoliation is the term for removing dead skin cells. Buffing away dead skin cells reveals fresh and youthful looking skin that radiates an irresistible glow. 

How to avoid ingrown hair – the definitive mini-guide

Be aware: exfoliation is great for your skin, but in some cases you should put it off, like if you are sunburned or have any open cuts or wounds. 
 
1. Get wet: Step into the shower and wet your body from head to toe. 
2. Circular rotation: buff your skin with gentle circular motions. Take special care on shins and calves, where ingrown hair are most often found. 
3. Use your favorite product or scrub to exfoliate. 
4. Don’t scrub too hard, if you are exfoliating a sensitive area you might want to use a gentler product or a softer brush. 
5. Apply a moisturizing / hydrating lotion after getting out of the shower or bath. 
6. Remember: moisturize regularly. 


Use Braun Slik-épil Beauty Set to exfoliate – it works up to 6x better than by hand.

Using Braun Silk-épil Beauty Set with Exfoliation Head is a uniquely effective experience. Sonic exfoliation technology delivers more than 3,000 micro-vibrations per minute to exfoliate your skin. Ideally suited to all skin types and preferences: Braun has 2 different specially designed body brushes: deep exfoliation and gentle exfoliation. 

Braun deep exfoliation brush

Gentle yet effective, this brush features uniquely triangular shaped high performance bristles. Regular use helps to avoid hair getting stuck under the skin surface and visibly improves skin appearance. 

Braun gentle exfoliation brush

This high-density brush with 10,000 fine bristles gently removes dead skin cells and stimulates skin regeneration. For irresistibly smooth and silky skin you can’t stop touching. 


Epilator, Silk·épil 9 Flex, Beauty Set

World’s 1st epilator for women with a fully flexible head, for easier hair removal even in hard to reach areas.

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