People who regularly get razor bumps, ingrown hairs or razor burn from shaving, waxing, electrolysis or laser hair removal on the face, neck, underarms, bikini area or legs. The brand positions it for both men (often the beard area) and women, for use at home. It isn't a good match for anyone sensitive to salicylates, and it shouldn't be layered with other exfoliating products such as AHAs, BHAs or retinoids.

Razor bumps and ingrown hairs form when a regrowing hair curls back into the skin instead of growing straight out. Most aftershaves only make skin feel calmer, while Tend Skin's acetylsalicylic acid gently exfoliates the surface so trapped hairs can work their way out, and its quick-drying alcohol base suits skin straight after hair removal. That's why it's used as a dedicated razor-bump and ingrown-hair product rather than a general toner or aftershave.

Apply a thin coat to clean, dry skin right after shaving or waxing and leave it on; don't wipe or rinse it off. Where razor bumps or ingrown hairs are visible, apply twice a day (after shaving and again at night) until skin looks smoother, then go back to once after each hair removal. It can also be applied lightly before waxing. Try it on a small area first, and don't pair it with other exfoliating products.

Pros:

• Acetylsalicylic acid gives a mild exfoliating action that helps with the look of ingrown hairs, not just redness
• Quick-drying alcohol base leaves no greasy residue
• Fragrance-free
• Works after shaving, waxing, electrolysis and laser hair removal, not just razor use
• Can be used on the face, neck, underarms, bikini line and legs

Cons:

• Isopropyl alcohol can sting on freshly shaved or very sensitive skin
• Not suitable for anyone sensitive to salicylates
• Shouldn't be combined with other exfoliating skincare (AHAs, BHAs, retinoids)
• Needs a few seconds to dry before applying anything else on top