How to Clear Up Red Bikini Line Bumps

By: Lisa Finn

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When summer hits, so does bikini season. For some, this means preparing your skin by exfoliating, going in for a spray tan, using moisturizing treatments and figuring out the best way to get rid of unwanted body hair. If you decide to wax or shave your bikini line, red bumps may occur. Clear up red bumps on your bikini line to reveal healthy-looking, smooth skin and hit the beach without any hesitation.

Step 1

Get an understanding of why the red bumps are present. The technical term for these unsightly bumps is pseudofolliculitis pubis. After you shave and the hair begins to grow back, it can curve sharply and grow back into the skin near the hair follicle.When you keep shaving this same area, the skin becomes aggravated and more red bumps occur.

Step 2

Use hot water when bathing, showering or shaving. Hot water opens the pores so that you can keep the entire area clean.

Step 3

Apply a gentle exfoliating and antibacterial soap to your bikini line. Washing the area regularly keep your bikini line free of dirt and oils that can cause the area to get infected and produce red bumps. Rinse with cool water and pat the area dry with a clean towel; don't rub so you don't further irritate your skin.

Step 4

Apply a delicate-skin moisturizer or a post-shaving skin product to the area twice a day. Refrain from shaving again until the bumps have healed.

Step 5

Pull the skin taut the next time you shave and make sure your razor is sharp. Shave with the grain of the hair and avoid going over the same spot multiple times.