Home and Natural Remedies – Ingrown Hairs on Neck

Since the skin found on the neck is susceptible to all kinds of irritation, from hair bumps to ingrown hairs, it is important to learn the ins and outs of home remedies and natural healing. When man-made chemicals aren’t your style and you need relief in a hurry, consider the following suggestions for alternative treatments for ingrown hairs on the neck:

Home Remedies

a) Use Antibacterial Soap:

When washing the neck, make sure to use an antibacterial soap to prevent the onset of infection and to combat inflammation.

b) Use a Sugar Concoction:

To combat the irritation and inflammation that accompanies a bout of ingrown hairs on the neck, try blending 1 cup of sugar, ½ medium lemon, 1 ½ teaspoon of cornstarch, ¼ cup of honey and 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to create a soothing home remedy. After mixing all of the ingredients, heat in the microwave for a few minutes. Before the substance is applied to the skin, make sure that the remedy has completely cooled.

c) Dab on Cortisone Cream:

An over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream (like Cortaid) offers great relief for ingrown hairs causing inflammation.

d) Pins and Sewing Needles:

Sterilized needles or pins make handy tools for lifting ingrown hairs from beneath the skin to promote a straighter hair growth pattern.

e) Use Witch Hazel:

Treat your neck to an application of witch hazel when ingrown hairs have caused redness and swelling.

f) Grab a Pair of Tweezers:

Relief from ingrown hairs is achieved when you use tweezers to pull impacted hairs from under the skin or completely remove by the root.

Natural Remedies

a) Tea Tree Oil:

When applying tea tree oil to the neck, you can take advantage of its ability to fight bacteria and kill infection.

b) All-Natural Antiseptic After-Shave:

The ancient Egyptians were on to something when they embraced the antiseptic powers of alum, a natural mineral found in Europe. Shavers can use alum to stop the bleeding of nicks and cuts or calm inflammation of the skin. Today, this product comes in stick, block, and pencil form.

c) Choose a Natural Product with Antibacterial Properties:

When looking for natural products to treat ingrown hairs – look for ‘neem’ in the ingredients list to take advantage of an antibacterial power known to prevent infection.