Bumps, red spots and dry skin are skin conditions that women deal with all the time. Whether you notice tiny red bumps after shaving or you have seriously dry skin that seems to worsen through the winter months. We have found a great collection of products and DIY remedies that will help you to treat your skin and give it a healthier look.
If you typically see red bumps on your legs after shaving or using an epilating system or you just hate that your skin cracks during cold weather, you can find a number of remedies that are proven to help. Whether you have bumps on your skin due to shaving or you have keratosis pilaris, there are remedies that will work and some of them can be made with ingredients that you have in your kitchen cabinets.
Whatever the skin problem you are experiencing, we bet that there is a great remedy for it in this collection.
Strawberry After Shave Paste
If you notice red irritating bumps after shaving, you can make a great paste from a few mashed strawberries with just enough sour cream to mix into a relatively thick consistency. You just slather this on the area that is irritated, leave it for about 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse clear with warm water. This is a great DIY remedy for red bumps and dry skin after shaving, and it smells great too.
Ammonium Lactate Lotion
This one isn’t specifically a homemade remedy, but people swear by 12% Ammonium Lactate lotion for things like bumps after epilating, razor burn and even keratosis pilaris. Keratosis pilaris is tiny bumps that appear for no reason. You may notice them on your upper arms. This lotion is practically guaranteed to get rid of them and it works great on extremely dry skin, too. It’s a really inexpensive way to clear up those skin problems for good.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is great for so many things and can really help to clear up bumps that come along with waxing or shaving. You just have to rub some oil on the affected areas and it will help to moisturize the skin and clear those bumps away. If you have a favorite lotion, you can just add a few drops to that or just rub it on by itself after you have finished your hair removal method of choice.
Baby Powder
Baby powder actually has many different uses and one of them is to clear up rashes or dry skin. Originally, it was used to keep away diaper rash on babies so it works great to keep away razor or waxing rashes as well. Just sprinkle baby powder on your legs or wherever you plan to shave about 10 minutes before shaving. This is a great remedy for ingrown hairs when you use it before shaving.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil (the pure stuff) is great for a number of skin ailments. You can make a lotion from it and use it to clear up razor burn and many people swear by it for clearing up keratosis pilaris. You just have to rub it onto the skin and let it soak in. It smells absolutely heavenly and does a great job at helping to clear up eczema, dry skin and a number of other skin conditions.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is another cure-all that is great for skin problems. It has cooling properties that are great for dry skin or hair removal bumps. You just have to slather it on the skin and some people prefer to follow up with a rich and thick moisturizer to really expedite the healing properties of the witch hazel.
Kitchen Remedies
Ok, so there are loads of things in your kitchen that you can use for razor bumps and other skin problems. Olive oil has great moisturizing properties. Apple cider vinegar is a great razor burn treatment when mixed with a little water and you can apply plain yogurt to any bumps or keratosis issues. Just rub yogurt into the area about 20 minutes before you bathe and then wash it away in the bath.
Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub
A great recipe for using coconut contains sugar for an effective scrub. If you have keratosis pilaris or you tend to get razor or waxing bumps after hair removal, this great scrub will help to soothe the skin and it smells amazing. You just have to mix 2 tablespoons of regular sugar with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 4 tablespoons of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of raw honey. Leave it on for a few minutes before getting into the shower and then just wash away.
CoNcerned reader
Please tell your readers to NEVER apply tea tree oil directly on the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil like jojoba or grape seed. Even water will help. Otherwise you risk burning your skin as tea tree oil is EXTREMELY potent.
Thanks so much for your post!! Love the other natural suggestions!
nanso
Diluting Tea Tree Oil - OMGosh! I did not know this! Thank you. I am one of those "more is better" people.
Alicia
I've heard that, but I still put tea tree oil on blemishes without diluting and have never had an issue. It clears right up; most of the time it does an overnight job.
Harper
Yes, very important! A few months ago my landlady applied Tea Tree Oil directly to her skin and I was so surprised that she didn't know that you always dilute essential oils, especially Tea Tree!
Mark Goodson
Zipp Mist isn’t just for men anymore. The innovative shaving mist that all but eliminates uncomfortable and unsightly razor burn now has a close cousin – Zipp Mist for women.
Developed after five years of intensive research, Zipp Mist is a combination of special oils and skin conditioners that gives men a close, comfortable shave in less than half the time it takes to shave with traditional shaving cream.
The women’s version has the same oils and moisturizers and comes in an almost identical, easy-to-use spray bottle – with two notable exceptions. The label for the women’s version is slightly different, featuring a pink “Z” rather than a blue one, and Zipp Mist for women has a higher percentage of olive oil than the original.
Just as Zipp Mist serves a dual purpose for men – setting up whiskers for a smooth shave in the morning and moisturizing the skin all day – it has more than one application for women. They can use it to shave their legs or as a deep, hydrating moisturizer for dry skin – or both.
Mark Goodson spent five years of his life finding the combination of oils and skin moisturizers that would give him and millions of other men a smooth, comfortable shave. Now women can enjoy the fruits of his labor as well.
Danielle
Ya know what I found works really well?... Salicilic acid acne pads. Like stridex or a similar brand. I just swipe them on after shaving to prevent the bumps and heal any that may have been there. It burns a little but I was surprised at how well this actually works. My razor bumps around my bikini area have drastically reduced.
Romsi
I have keratosis pilaris since my teenage and now Iam 32yrs and now iam fed up applying lotionns but still not effective and worse thing its showing on my face pls give me some solutions to get rid of it.
Angela Powell
I have KP on my arms, have ever since my teenage years also. Last year I started making my own body scrub using coconut oil, sea salt and sugar. The sea salt is very good for your skin but it's course so I use sugar to even out the coarseness. I use coconut oil to moisturize after my showers. I do not use traditional body wash or soap. My arms are the smoothest they have ever been.
Heather
Years ago I went to the doctor for Keratosis. I had to get a prescription lotion that the pharmacist would mix up. Now there are several lotions out there that contain the necessary ingredient to get rid of it - you need a lotion with Urea in it. Carmol 10 is great but there are others. According to my doctor keratosis is caused by a lack of this is the skin. And no its not the same thing as urine! So if you get yourself a lotion with Urea (5-10% is great) and apply it daily your keratosis should disappear.
MaRk Goodson
Razor burn is one of the most common ailments associated with shaving, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood.
So what is it that causes razor burn, you ask? The major culprit is the thick, creamy shaving creams and gels that currently dominate the market. You have to apply a lot of pressure to drag your razor through that sloppy mess, and the result is that your blade scrapes across the sensitive skin on your face, leaving you with a case of uncomfortable and unsightly razor burn.
It doesn’t help that most shaving creams and gels have a pH factor of 8.5, which irritates and damages your face almost as much as the razor does.
What can you do about this sordid situation? If you’re not interested in growing a beard, you should take a serious look at tossing your can of shaving cream in the trash and picking up a bottle of Zipp Mist, a soothing combination of 20 oils and skin conditioners that will give you a cool, clean and comfortable shave every time. And speaking of time, with Zipp Mist, you can take care of your morning shaving ritual in a minute or less.
You no longer have any reason to deal with the pain and embarrassment of razor burn.
Behnnaz
Hi, Any remedy for irritated skin caused by Nair hair removal cream on sideburns and under chin? my skin still on fire and red after 8 hours !!!
Thanks
George
I tried this and it gave me immediate cure for razor bumps https://youtu.be/FteAkkYAv2Q
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