For many of us, shaving in the morning is as automatic as brushing our teeth and combing our hair. While shaving is just one of the routines that need to be checked off each morning, the daily hair removal technique that we’ve all embraced can be tedious, time-consuming…and, well, painful.

But, still, each morning we suds up and break out the razor. Hoping that we don’t endure a cut or razor burn. While many of us can’t afford expensive laser treatments to rid the body of hair growth, there are a few tips and tricks to make shaving easier…and less frustrating.

“You are what you eat” is a saying that you have probably heard before, yet likely dismissed. However, it turns out that what you eat, can in fact, affect every aspect of your physical health and your well-being – especially your skin.

A recent study found that people who consumed a diet made up of completely natural foods did not develop acne, while those whose diets consisted largely of refined carbohydrates were more prone to this troubling skin condition. The reason? Cakes, cookies, white breads and pastas, along with other refined carbs, cause a serious spike in blood sugar levels. When blood sugar levels are high, hormone levels surge, which, in turn, causes acne.

On top of that, like all of the other organs within the body, your skin needs certain nutrients in order to remain healthy. If you are eating a diet that doesn’t contain the proper nutrients, not only are you at an increased risk for developing acne, but your skin could lose its elasticity, become even become sallow.

As the largest organ, your skin does a lot for your health. It protects you from illness and disease, shields internal organs and the musculoskeletal system, and it also affects the way you look. If your skin is unhealthy, not only can you see it, but you can also feel it.

So, how can you make sure your skin is in good health? By altering your diet. Cut out those refined carbs and replace them with foods that have been found to nourish the skin.

Ingrown hairs might appear to be pimples, but that description is more akin to a possible symptom of ingrown hairs rather than an accurate definition. What ingrown hairs are, in fact, are hairs that, in the process of growing, curl downwards to the point where they grow back into your skin.

Ingrown hairs are more likely than not to occur post-puberty, and they tend to show up in areas of the body where the hair is coarse — namely the bikini region for women as well as the face and neck regions for men.

Swimsuits are popping up on all the style sites. For men, summer means just another pair of boardshorts. For women, though, summer and swimsuits mean that tending the bikini line is a must.

Grooming the bikini area is one of the most difficult shaving feats. Sensitive skin combined with the most delicate of areas makes women apprehensive. Nicks and cuts hurt so much worse down below. And irritation becomes more prominent and embarrassingly visible.

Hooray for warm weather and sunshine! It’s time for shorts, miniskirts…and bathing suits. Unfortunately, nice warm days also means that jeans and pants can no longer hide those hairy legs that we might have hidden when we were a little too lazy to shave. Admit it, because we all did it at least once during the winter months!

Shaving is once again about to become an almost daily ritual for women. And for you men, it’s about to get too hot for stubble or any major facial growth…so you’re right here with us!

Everyone wants to have smooth, healthy, beautiful skin. But the truth can be ugly. Ingrown hairs are pesky, irritating, and even embarrassing. If you shave or use another method of hair removal, chances are you have had at least one. They are indiscriminate and affect both men and women in any area where hair is removed, but most commonly in the beard, underarm, or bikini line areas. But what causes them? Even more importantly, you probably want to know how you can get rid of them and prevent them from coming back.