Proper exfoliation can a secret weapon in fighting ingrown hairs.
Here, a dermatologist shares why, along with his exfoliating picks.
Ingrown hairs often form when a hair follicle becomes clogged with excess dead skin cells.
But by exfoliating regularly, your skins pores become clean pathways for your hair to grow upright.
Exfoliating products are bucketed into two types: chemical and physical exfoliators.
When looking for a chemical exfoliator, youll want to seek out ingredients lists that includehydroxy acidslikesalicylic acidorglycolic acid.
director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology and associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital
The Dove exfoliating body wash uses ultra gentle manual exfoliators that wont disrupt the skin barrier.
It also contains the same types of hydrating ingredients found in traditional moisturizers, Dr.Zeichner says.
And the Weightless Body Treatment is no exception.
Just apply a small amount onto your skin, let it sit, and youre good to go.
Theyre dermatologist-tested and formulated with 98-percent naturally-derived ingredients.
Keep in mind, you should only use these pads on dry and clean skin.
One package includes 12 mitts that come pre-dipped with the formula.
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director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology and associate professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital
