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Tackling ingrown hairs: how to keep your skin smooth and supple

Ingrown Hairs: Causes, Prevention, and Solutions

Ingrown Hairs: What Causes Them and How to Prevent Them

Ingrown hairs – who doesn’t know them? They’re annoying, often painful, and can irritate the skin. They frequently appear after shaving or waxing, disrupting the smooth, polished look of your skin. But don’t worry – we’ve got the solution for you. Before diving in, let’s first understand what ingrown hairs are and why they occur.

What Are Ingrown Hairs and Why Do They Occur?

Ingrown hairs occur when shaved or plucked hairs fail to grow out of the skin properly and instead grow back into it. This happens more often with thick, curly hair but can affect anyone. The main causes are:

  • A tight skin surface that prevents the hair from growing outward.
  • Dead skin cells clogging pores and redirecting hair growth.

The Solution: Exfoliation

Exfoliation is your first line of defense against ingrown hairs. By removing dead skin cells, exfoliation clears pores and creates a smooth pathway for hair to grow outward.

  • Mechanical Exfoliation: This method uses small particles to gently remove dead skin layers. It’s ideal for the body, but for the face, choose products specifically formulated for this sensitive area.
  • Chemical Exfoliation: These products contain active ingredients like salicylic acid or glycolic acid that dissolve dead skin cells. They are particularly effective as they penetrate deeper into the skin and clear the follicles without mechanical pressure.

Tips for Preventing Ingrown Hairs

  • Shave or Wax Properly: Always work in the direction of hair growth and prepare the skin well beforehand. Use a shaving gel or foam to protect the skin.
  • Exfoliate Regularly: Exfoliating once or twice a week helps keep the skin smooth and prevents ingrown hairs.
  • Hydrate Your Skin: Keep your skin moisturized to make it supple and reduce the risk of ingrown hairs.
  • Quality Over Quantity: Invest in good-quality razors and replace blades regularly.

Our Tip

A good exfoliant can work wonders. It optimally prepares your skin for shaving, prevents ingrown hairs, and leaves your skin feeling smooth and soft. Look for an exfoliant that matches your skin type – from gentle enzymatic exfoliants to more intensive chemical peels, there’s something for everyone.

Conclusion

Ingrown hairs don’t have to be a constant problem. With the right skincare routine and the use of exfoliation, you can effectively prevent them and keep your skin looking radiant. Give your skin the love it deserves and enjoy the feeling of smooth, well-cared-for skin, free from ingrown hairs.

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Silver Face & Body Spray 200 ml with Panthenol & Microsilver
Silver Face & Body Spray ✔ refreshing face & body spray ✔ antibacterial, soothing, emollient & moisturising ✔ pH value: approx. 7.0 ✔ against skin impurities and irritations ✔ developed & produced in Germany Skin type The face and body spray is particularly suitable for sensitive and impure skin. Application Spray evenly onto the desired areas. Use several times a day if necessary. Also suitable as a tonic. CAN - Moisturise- counteract impurities- soothe the skin- counteract redness- stabilise the skin Hazard statements Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Silver Face & Body Spray can help you get rid of skin impurities and irritations. Pimples, irritation after hair removal, razor burn, sunburn, insect bites - many annoying matters that bother you and your skin. That's where the Silver Face & Body Spray comes in. The spray's combination of active ingredients: The spray belongs to our top-selling series, the Silver Series, which has already helped numerous customers to achieve clear and even skin with its main active ingredient MicroSilver BG™. Our new RAU Silver Face & Body Spray can soothe skin irritations and support skin regeneration. In addition, microsilver actively combats skin impurities. The fine silver ions gently neutralise germs directly on the skin surface. The spray also contains panthenol, a popular active ingredient to soothe and moisturise the skin. The spray is particularly practical. It's hygienic, you don't have to get your hands dirty, just spray it on and a large area is covered. It's also easy to apply to the back and fight pimples there too. We also like to use the soothing spray after shaving - the skin is soothed and immediately supplied with moisture. This prevents irritation. With regular use, the skin can be permanently stabilised. Ingredients AQUA (WATER) - Water - Solvent, moisturises GLYCERIN - Glycerin - Moisturises the skin, plant-based PROPYLENE GLYCOL - solvent - moisturising, skin conditioning, viscosity regulating POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRATE - polymerised glycerin - surfactant / emulsifier, enables formation of emulsions PANTHENOL - panthenol - regeneration and renewal of damaged skin, soothing and anti-inflammatory, promotes cell growth SILVER - Silver - antibacterial, anti-inflammatory ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN - ethylhexylglycerin - skin nourishing XANTHAN GUM - Xanthan Gum - Enables the formation of emulsions, increases the viscosity of cosmetic products PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) - Fragrance PHENOXYETHANOL - Phenoxyethanol - antimicrobial, protects the product from spoilage TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE - stabiliser - influences stability and quality of the product CITRIC ACID - citric acid - reduces keratinised skin, blackheads, acne scars, fine wrinkles, pore width/depth LINALOOL - fragrance LIMONENE - fragrance SODIUM HYDROXIDE - Caustic soda - Regulates and stabilises the pH of the product

Content: 0.2 Liter (CHF174.95* / 1 Liter)

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Face & Body Cream Peeling 75 ml Mechanical Peeling
Face & Body Cream Peeling ✔ Deep cleansing & highly effective peeling ✔ with natural abrasive particles ✔ with lecithin, almond oil, allantoin & panthenol ✔ dead skin cells are gently removed ✔ developed & produced in Germany Skin type The face & body peeling is particularly suitable for normal & combination skin. Application Apply to cleansed skin, avoiding the eyes, and massage gently for about 10 minutes, depending on the condition of the skin. Then rinse off thoroughly and tone. The application should be carried out approx. every 2 weeks. CAN - remove dead skin cells- refine pores- prevent impurities- support regeneration- ensure soft, smooth skin Danger warningsNot suitable for children under 3 years of age. The Face & Body Cream Peeling is a gentle but thorough mechanical peeling. As well as cleansing the skin, it also leaves it beautifully soft. The combination of active ingredients in the peeling: The mechanical peeling works through abrasive particles. The thickened upper skin layer and the dead skin cells are gently removed by the peeling, so that subsequent active ingredients can better penetrate the skin. Nourishing active ingredients such as lecithin and almond oil can make the skin silky smooth and supply it with nutrients. Other active ingredients such as allantoin and panthenol can moisturise, soothe and effectively support the regeneration of the skin. Ingredients AQUA (WATER) - Water - solvent, moisturises. ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE - Isopropyl Myristate - ensures the cohesion of the product, makes the skin supple and soft PROPYLENE GLYCOL - solvent - moisturising, skin nourishing, viscosity regulating OLEYL ERUCATE - Oleyl Erucate - softens the skin CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE - Vegetable neutral oil - smoothes the skin, moisturises the skin GLYCERYL OLEATE CITRATE - Glyceryl Oleate Citrate - washing active substance for cleansing the skin GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE - Glyceryl Stearate Citrate - conditions the skin and keeps it in good condition HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES -stearic acid citric acid glycerol esters - nourishes the skin, keeps it in good condition PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL - almond oil - nourishes the skin, keeps it in good condition 10 HYDRATED SILICA - Silicic acid - removes impurities from the skin's surface through abrasive and polishing action DICAPRYLYLCARBONATE - keeps the skin in good condition and supple STEARIC ACID - Surfactant - emulsion-stabilising, cleansing, refatting, perfuming PALMITIC ACID - palmitic acid - surfactant that makes the skin smooth and soft. Enables the formation of emulsions. PANTHENOL - Panthenol - Regeneration and renewal of damaged skin, soothing and anti-inflammatory, Promotes cell growth. HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH - Hydrolysed corn starch - ensures the cohesion of the product, moisturising, skin nourishing BETA VULGARIS (BEET) ROOT EXTRACT - beetroot / red beet / sugar beet - SODIUM CARBOMER - Polyacrylic acid (sodium salts) - emulsion stabilising, viscosity regulating MANNITOL - Mannitol - moisturising LECITHIN - lecithin - skin nourishing, makes the skin smooth and supple and keeps it in good condition, enables the formation of emulsions MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE - cellulose - stabilises emulsions, regulates viscosity HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE - Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose - washing active substance for skin cleansing, emulsion stabilising ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN - Ethylhexylglycerol - skin conditioning ALLANTOIN - Allantoin - has the effect of accelerating cell build-up, cell formation or cell regeneration and soothes the skin. TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE - stabiliser - influences stability and quality of the product ASCORBYL PALMITATE - antioxidant - makes the product durable and improves the smell of the product CITRIC ACID - citric acid - reduces horny skin, blackheads, acne scars, fine wrinkles, pore width/depth TOCOPHERYL ACETATE - Antioxidant - skin nourishing TOCOPHEROL - Vitamin E - antioxidant, skin nourishing, gives the product a pleasant fragrance SILICA - silicon dioxide / silicic acid - removes impurities from the skin surface SODIUM HYDROXIDE - sodium hydro xide - stabiliser, influences stability and quality of the product HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER - hydroxyethyl acrylate / sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer - viscosity regulating, emulsion stabilising PHENOXYETHANOL - Phenoxyethanol - antimicrobial, protects the product from spoilage CI 77007 (ULTRAMARINES) - Ultramarine - dye (blue)

Content: 0.075 Liter (CHF398.25* / 1 Liter)

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Body Lotion for Dry Skin 500 ml with Hyaluron, White Tea, Urea
Body Lotion for Dry Skin 500 ml ✔ rich care for the whole body ✔ provides intensive moisture ✔ absorbs quickly ✔ pleasantly fresh fragrance Skin type Apply daily after bathing or showering and massage in thoroughly - done. Application Apply to cleansed facial skin and massage in. CAN - reduce cellulite - reduce the risk of stretch marks- moisturise- support regeneration Danger warnings Not suitable for children under 3 years of age.The body lotion for dry skin is a rich care lotion that gently nourishes the skin and can prevent stretch marks. In addition, the signs of cellulite can be reduced with regular use.The combination of active ingredients in the body lotion for dry skin The rich body lotion is suitable for the care of the whole body - whether legs, back or belly. Rich yet delicately flowing, our body lotion is quickly absorbed. It helps the skin to restore its moisture balance and makes it supple, firm and soft. 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It penetrates deep into the skin and helps to maintain moisture levels, which is particularly beneficial for dry skin. In addition, coconut oil contains antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve skin irritation and inflammation. It can also help keep the skin supple and soft by supporting the skin's natural barrier function. In addition, coconut oil contains various vitamins and antioxidants that can help protect the skin from harmful environmental factors and reduce signs of premature ageing.UreaUrea in a body lotion for dry skin develops an effective and moisturising effect. Urea, also known as urea, is a natural substance produced by our body. In a body lotion specially developed for dry skin, urea acts as an excellent moisturiser as it is able to bind moisture in the skin and increase the moisture content. As a result, urea helps to reduce dryness, roughness and flakiness. It also acts as a keratolytic by gently sloughing off dead skin cells, making the skin smoother and softer. In addition, urea has a soothing and anti-itching effect that is particularly helpful for dry and irritated skin.Neutral oilNeutral oil in a body lotion for dry skin has a gentle and effective effect. As a light and well-tolerated oil, neutral oil is particularly suitable for the care of dry skin. It forms a protective barrier on the skin that reduces moisture loss while preserving the skin's natural moisture. Neutral oil helps to intensively nourish the skin and provide it with important nutrients. It has a calming and soothing effect, which can reduce dryness, irritation and itching. In addition, neutral oil supports the regeneration of skin cells, resulting in a supple and soft skin feeling.PanthenolPanthenol in a body lotion for dry skin has an effective and regenerating effect. Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, is a moisturising ingredient that helps to provide the skin with intense moisture. It penetrates deep into the skin and helps to increase moisture levels and prevent moisture loss. Panthenol also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe skin irritation and strengthen the skin barrier. It supports the regeneration of skin cells and can help soothe and smooth dry and rough skin.Tiger grassTiger grass, also known as Centella asiatica, has a soothing and regenerating effect on the skin in a body lotion for dry skin. Tiger grass is rich in bioactive compounds that have a variety of positive effects on the skin. In a body lotion specially developed for dry skin, tiger grass can help to soothe the skin and reduce irritation. It supports the regeneration of skin cells and helps to heal dry, cracked areas. Tiger grass can also improve the moisture content of the skin by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, resulting in improved skin texture and suppleness.Shea ButterShea butter in a body lotion for dry skin provides an intense and nourishing effect. Shea butter is extracted from the nuts of the shea tree and is rich in vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids. In a body lotion specially formulated for dry skin, shea butter is an excellent moisturiser, helping to intensively nourish the skin and increase its moisture content. It forms a protective barrier on the skin that reduces water loss and protects the skin from environmental influences. It supports the regeneration of skin cells and helps to make the skin supple and soft. In addition, shea butter can improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and blemishes.Vitamin EVitamin E in a body lotion for dry skin has an effective and regenerating effect. Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from harmful free radicals. In a body lotion specially developed for dry skin, vitamin E can help improve the skin's moisture content and strengthen its natural barrier function. Ingredients AQUA (WATER)CAMELLIA SINENSIS (WHITE TEA) LEAF WATERCAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEUREABUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERCETEARYL OLIVATEPROPANEDIOLSORBITAN OLIVATECO - CO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATEPRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OILCETEARYL ALCOHOLTOCO- PHERYL ACETATECAMELLIA SINENSIS (WHITE TEA) LEAF EXTRACTSTREPTOCOCCUS TERMOPHILUS/HYALURONIC ACID FERMENT EXTRACT LYSATELACTOBACILLUS/CENTELLA ASIATICA FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATEPANTHENOLXANTHAN GUMLACTIC ACIDTRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISCUCCINATESODIUM LEVULINATEPOTASSIUM SORBATEPARFUM

Content: 0.5 Liter (CHF89.75* / 1 Liter)

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