6 Most Common Beauty Problems Solved
The Singapore Women's Weekly|August 2018

Razor bumps, ingrown hair, cold sores… although common beauty conundrums, can make you want to hide in embarrassment. Bounce back into the spotlight with these easy solutions and beauty products

6 Most Common Beauty Problems Solved

Beauty isn’t always glamorous – in fact, it can be quite the opposite. The human body throws at us some downright awkward beauty hurdles that often leave us searching for explanations online in fear that we’re going through them alone. From body odour to unwanted hair, no one is immune. Never fear – we’ve sought out answers to common beauty taboos so you can get your mojo back in no time. 

THE ISSUE: RAZOR BUMPS/INGROWN HAIRS 

In an effort to be silky smooth, women often have to contend with bumpy, itchy skin and ingrown hairs. Most common “below the belt”, ingrown hairs occur when the hair shaft bends and grows back into the skin instead of outwards. The body then perceives the hair as a foreign object and responds with swelling and redness. Thankfully, they usually sort themselves out, but that can take time. A hot compress on the follicle could help draw the hair to the surface and speed up the process. A bit of preparation can help prevent them in the first place: Exfoliate prior to shaving to remove flaky skin cells that could clog hair follicles, and use a sharp razor – don’t hoard old ones, swap out razors every five to seven uses. Also, shaving with ample foam or oil under warm water will open up pores and soften hair, reducing friction and the risk of inflammation. 

THE ISSUE:BODY ODOUR 

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