Ingrown Hair Exfoliator
Still getting ingrown hairs after every wax or shave? This gentle scrub helps clear the dead skin that can trap them.
Gel scrub Β· 2 to 3 times a week
R199
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or instant EFT- Delivery R100, free when you spend R650.
- Gentle: soft beads that melt as you rub. No fragrance.
- In the shower, 2 to 3 times a week, between shaves or waxes.
- Safe on the outer skin of your vulva area. Patch test first.
- Made by South African pharmacist Shaista Sophia. Skinstem has won beauty awards every year since 2023.
What women say about the scrub
"This has been the only exfoliator that Iβve used on my v area for the past 2 years. Itβs gentle and does not cause any irritation."
β Verified buyer Β· 29 Jul 2025
Bought: Shave & Wax Skincare Kit"I purchased the V-kit and have been using it for over a week post waxing. The V-exfoliator is gentle and it seems to be helping to reduce ingrowns."
β Verified buyer Β· 8 Dec 2025
Bought: Shave & Wax Skincare KitReviews are collected by Judge.me after a customer buys. "Verified buyer" means Judge.me matched the review to an order.
Shipping & returns
Shipping & returns
Due to the nature of our products, we do not accept returns or money back on all items purchased though our online store, or at one of our stockists.
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Unfortunately we are unable to offer any returns or exchanges for any other reasons
Sound familiar?
Ingrown hairs keep coming back after every wax or shave
"I would always get painful skin around the area of waxing during the regrowth period when the hair is just about to pierce through the skin."
Rashieda Omer, verified buyer of the Shave & Wax Skincare Kit
Dead skin closes over the hair. It curls back in: a red bump.
Dead skin cleared. The hair can grow out.
- You wax or shaveThe hair starts to grow back from under the skin.
- Dead skin builds up on topIt can close over the new hair before it gets out.
- The hair grows back inYou get a red, itchy bump. Every wax or shave starts it again.
This scrub works on step 2. Used 2 to 3 times a week, it helps clear the dead skin that can trap new hairs.
Tried other things?
Scrubbing harder makes it worse
"I've tried many other intimate products for ingrowns ... but none of it worked."
Radhiyyah Ravat, verified buyer of the Shave & Wax Skincare Kit
- A rough scrub or a loofah
- Scratches skin that is already sore from the razor or the wax.
- A cream or lotion on its own
- Keeps skin soft, but can't clear the dead skin that traps hairs.
- Picking at the bumps
- Breaks the skin, and broken skin can leave a dark mark behind.
That's why ours is gentle. Soft beads that melt as you rub, plus urea and a little salicylic acid to loosen dead skin. You don't need to scrub hard.
Worried a scrub will hurt sore skin? Women in our reviews say it's gentle.
The beads are soft and melt as you rub, and there's no fragrance.
Use it on the outer skin of your vulva area, the skin you can see. Never inside. Never on broken or irritated skin.
Just waxed or had laser? Wait 24 to 48 hours.
Patch test first: put a little on your inner arm and wait 24 hours.
How to use it
In the shower, 2 to 3 times a week
- Wet your skin in the shower or bath.
- Massage it in with small, gentle circles. No need to press hard.
- Rinse it off with lukewarm water, then pat your skin dry.
Between shaves or waxes, 2 to 3 times a week. Not every day.
Just waxed or had laser? Wait 24 to 48 hours before you use it.
Delivery R100, free when you spend R650
What customers say
Women who use the scrub say it's gentle, and that it helps with ingrown hairs
These women bought it in the Shave & Wax Skincare Kit and named the scrub.
"I honestly love these products! My v area is smooth and soft and they definitely help with ingrown hairs."
β Verified buyer Β· 13 Feb 2024
Bought: Shave & Wax Skincare Kit"My skin feels smoother, softer and Iβve seen a decrease in ingrown hair. ... The scrub and serum are my go-to combo."
β Verified buyer Β· 12 Dec 2023
Bought: Shave & Wax Skincare KitReviews are collected by Judge.me after a customer buys. "Verified buyer" means Judge.me matched the review to an order.
What to expect: women in our reviews who used the scrub in the kit noticed a change after about 1 to 3 weeks. Keep using it 2 to 3 times a week.
What's in it
What clears the dead skin, gently
- Soft beads that meltSoft pink and white beads polish the skin, then melt as you rub.
- UreaSoftens rough skin and helps loosen dead skin.
- A little salicylic acidUnder 1%. Helps clear dead skin from the surface.
- Niacinamide (vitamin B3)Helps the skin look calmer and more even.
No fragrance. No parabens or sulphates.
From the pharmacist
Skinstem was started by Shaista Sophia, a South African pharmacist. She made a skincare brand for skin you shave or wax.
From the same pharmacist
Skinstem has won Glamour and woman&home beauty awards every year since 2023. The same pharmacist made this scrub.
Glamour Gold 2025
woman&home 2025
Glamour Gold 2024
woman&home 2024
Glamour 2023
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Questions
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Will it get rid of my ingrown hairs?
Will it get rid of my ingrown hairs?
It helps clear the dead skin that can trap hairs. Women in our reviews say they get fewer ingrown hairs when they use it 2 to 3 times a week, between shaves or waxes. It can't stop every one.
Will it sting or scratch?
Will it sting or scratch?
Women in our reviews say it's gentle. The beads are soft and melt as you rub, and there's no fragrance. Don't use it on broken or irritated skin.
Can I use it straight after waxing or laser?
Can I use it straight after waxing or laser?
No. Wait 24 to 48 hours, then use it on skin that isn't broken or irritated.
How often should I use it?
How often should I use it?
2 to 3 times a week, on wet skin, between shaves or waxes. Not every day.
Can I use it on my vulva area?
Can I use it on my vulva area?
On the outer skin only, the skin you can see. Never inside.
Will it work on dark skin?
Will it work on dark skin?
Yes. It clears dead skin the same way on every skin tone. Patch test first.
Pregnant or breastfeeding?
Pregnant or breastfeeding?
Ask your doctor first, as with any new skincare.
Can I use it with the serum and cream?
Can I use it with the serum and cream?
Yes. The scrub first, in the shower. Then the serum and the cream on dry skin. All three together are the Shave & Wax Skincare Kit.
Ingrown hairs after you wax or shave? Try the gentle scrub women use in between.
Delivery R100, free when you spend R650
Before you use it
Outside of your body only. Patch test first: put a little on your inner arm and wait 24 hours. Not on broken or irritated skin, near your eyes, or inside your vulva. Stop if it irritates your skin. In the day, use sunscreen on skin the sun reaches. Keep away from children.