Its main ingredients are salicylic acid, aloe leaf, and organic chamomile. The 2% salicylic acid solution helps dissolve the uppermost layer of the skin where the dead skin cells lay. If you’re not shaving properly and using something like caked soap instead of a proper shaving cream, all that sediment can lead to clogged pores, trapped hair follicles, and pimples. The aloe leaf combined with organic chamomile helps ease skin irritation and reduce redness. There’s also lactic acid, hyaluronic acid, and organic green tea. All these help exfoliate, smoothen, hydrate, and protect the skin. Radha MH, et al. Evaluation of biological properties and clinical effectiveness of Aloe vera: A systematic review. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. Published 2014 December 23. Edward Harrington (AKA “Mr. Cremo” on Cremo Road Trip events) suggests applying a facial mask as a spot treatment just on the bump area. Wait about ten minutes to let the mask harden then peel off. I haven’t had an opportunity to try this myself yet but I think it’s a great idea! Treatment #6 – The Last Resort

Anthony For Men also takes a two-step approach to easing razor burn and redness. First, glycolic, salicylic, and phytic acids exfoliate the dead skin. The ingrown hairs are set free, and the acids go to work, killing the bacteria that cause bumps and inflammation. The second step soothes with willowherb and lavender, calming the trauma. Ingredients: Water, Glycolic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Retinyl Palmitate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. Exfoliating Ingredients: When buying an ingrown hair treatment, you'll want to look for exfoliating ingredients, which can be in the form of physical exfoliants or chemical exfoliants. Physical exfoliants like, Gillette Venus Skin Smoothing Exfoliant, physically slough off dead skin cells, either with grainy particles (like coffee grounds or sugar crystals) or a textured cloth.Chemical exfoliants, like Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment, use AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) and BHAs (beta-hydroxy acids) to essentially dissolve dead skin cells. AHAs include glycolic acid, lactic acid, and mandelic acid, and salicylic acid is the most common BHA. The best way to treat razor bumps is to prevent them in the first place. But if you do get them there are a number of things you can do to deal with them effectively. Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Extract, Galactoarabinan, Sodium Bisulfite, Sorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA (*Certified Organic).The Wizker brush is relatively new to the market (2015). Its “micro bristles tease newly shaved hair and lift trapped hair from the skin.”

Our favorite ingrown hair treatment overall is Fur Ingrown Concentrate because it combines oils and a cloth mitt for excellent exfoliation and moisturizing benefits. However, if you can swing the price tag, you really can't go wrong with Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment, especially if you're looking to take your exfoliating game up a notch. Learning how to master certain, or multiple, life skills is one that can make any man that much more interesting. Having a breadth of knowledge on multiple skill sets not only makes you that much more interesting but polarizing as well -- see Ernest Hemingway as a reference.

DIY alternative: make a paste made of a tablet of plain aspirin and a few drops of Witch Hazel, and apply to the area for ten minutes (rinse with cool water) to be useful in reducing inflammation. Treatment #4 – Alternative OTC Products Certified Organic Green Tea works as an antioxidant to help protect skin against free-radical damage. Reduces the Occurrence of Razor Bumps: By using our Razor Bumps Solution, you can minimize the occurrence of razor bumps, resulting in a more enjoyable and comfortable shaving experience. This product is suitable for all skin types . Ingredients: Isopropyl Alcohol, Water, Propylene Glycol, Acetylsalicylic Acid, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin

Use a clear shave gel (not a foamy cream) so you can avoid any trouble spots and more easily detail facial hair. Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium (Willowherb) Extract, Galactoarabinan, Sodium Bisulfite, Sorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA The main biologically active componentsin Witch Hazel are hamamelitannin (a potent astringent and antioxidant), catechins (anti-inflammatory and antioxidant) and gallic acid (antibacterial). The bark extract contains by far the most hamamelitanninand it has the most gallic acid and catechins. The twigs contain fewer catechins, less gallic acid, and much less hamamelitannin(4.77% vs 0.18%). The leaves contain hardly any tannins (0.04%) or catechins and contain amedium amount of gallic acid (compared to the bark and twigs). If your follicles need a little more help, grabbing an ingrown hair treatment would be ideal. But be careful: “Some ingrown-hair products use a lot of isopropyl alcohol,” says Coba. “I’ve found that these products dry out the skin, and while they do clear blemishes, the dry skin creates new ingrown hairs. I’d avoid using anything drying.” How We Chose

This easy-to-apply cream is an update to Kiehl’s former Razor Bump Relief product. The cream is mildly exfoliating and has soothing aloe vera, lipo hydroxy acid, willow herb extract, and vitamin E. It’s hydrating and cooling while also reducing irritation. Looking for a DIY solution? Rub a clean, dry, hard-bristle toothbrush on the area for 30 seconds twice a day (around Noon and just before bedtime works well for many). I’ve done this several times when I got a shave bump while traveling and it was the only thing at-hand. It actually worked pretty well for me. Treatment #3 – Over-The-Counter (OTC) Salicylic (Or Acetylsalicylic) Acid Products From bartending to being a home barista, handling your own engine repairs, or a little light plumbing, there’s something gratifying about being a man that can do it all. There are plenty of us, though, who can mix a mean Manhattan or change a faucet, but how many men truly know the art of shaving with a straight razor?