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Kimberly?s Healthy Pre-Party Juice
2008-04-12 09:26:00
“A healthy beverage of fresh fruit juices before you go out for a night on the town…Take care of yourself and be careful out there!!!” ~ Kimberly Edwards * Please use organic fruit! Type: Beverage Prep Time: ~ 8 min Yield: ~ 7 cups of juice…Enough for ~ 4 people Nutrition Facts: Full of vitamins, minerals, water and nutrients… Ingredients: 3 Grapefruit - Peeled 6 Apples - Of your choice 2 Beets - With greens, if desired Instructions: 1. Wash apples with fruit spray and water, and cut in quarters. 2. Peel grapefruit or cut off peel. 3. Wash beets, cut greens off separately if they came with them,and quarter beets. 4. Turn juicer on and put grapefruit and beets in first, followed by the apples. 5. Stir, pour into beautiful, chilled glasses. 6. Enjoy something healthy before your night of partying… * Tip: Your liver will thank you! About Kimberly: Kimberly is the author of CookingWithKimberly.com. She has a degree in Pre-Medicine, as well as ...
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Chamomile Milk Bath
2008-04-10 12:25:00
Milk is an amazing skin care product providing your body with cleansing and protective qualities. When add with chamomile, you are creating a soothing mix. This chamomile milk bath is a skin softening treat for dry winter skin. This is also designed for overloaded and stressy people. Not only that, a chamomile milk bath will encourage your little one to have a great night?s sleep. To make this, you will need the following: 4 cups powdered milk 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup dried chamomile or 5 chamomile tea bags Instructions: Steep chamomile in water for 20 minutes Strain liquid. Mix liquid with powdered milk and add to running bath water.
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Kimberly?s Creamed Cheese Icing
2008-04-07 14:57:00
Type: Dessert Serve With: Kimberly’s Carrot Cake Prep Time: ~ 20 min Yield: Enough for 1 carrot cake or 12-16 cupcakes Ingredients: 4 oz Creamed Cheese 2 cups Icing Sugar 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract - Please use real vanilla extract, not artificial! 1/4 cup Butter - Melted 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice * Grated Coconut - * Optional: Toasted Instructions: 1. Using room temperature creamed cheese, cream well, add icing sugar and beat until smooth. 2. Add cold melted butter, vanilla & lemon juice to reach spreading consistency. * Tip: If necessary only, add 1 tsp heavy cream to reach desired consistency. 3. Refrigerate about 10-15 min to firm up enough to spread easily. 4. After icing cake or cupcakes, it can be garnished with toasted coconut, nut halves, sprinkles or whatever, if desired. 5. Enjoy the pure pleasure of your dessert with a glass of milk! About Kimberly: Kimberly is the author of CookingWithKimberly.com. She has a degree in Pre-Medicine, as well as many minors, and is ...
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Himalayan Salt Rock Crystal Lamps for Your Health
2008-04-06 04:06:00
Salt crystal lamps can be beneficial to your health. Himalayan rock crystal lamps have been known to help with many health problems such as sinuses, hypertension, respiratory problems, arthritis, migraines, liver conditions and many more. Salt crystal lamps generate healthy negative ions that cleanse the air. Ever experienced the change in the air after a good rain? That’s from negative ions, and that’s what these lamps do, and they don’t lose their power over time. These salt lamps are made from salt crystal rocks that nature formed hundreds of millions of years ago. They are mined with caution to preserve their purity and natural beauty. They are pleasant to look at with their soft, warm light and unique appearance. Salt lamps work like ionizers but without the negative aspects like ozone that unnatural ionizers produce. The salt lamps also possess a healthier frequency of about 100-160Hz. This is clo...
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Awww?So Cute.
2008-04-05 15:32:00
I am totally stricken awe by this florist’s creativity and talent! Her floral arrangement is amazing and she can truly brings life into her masterpieces… When I saw her cute little maltese, my heart totally melt. These dogs made with flowers look so real and they are so adorable! They look innocent with their puppy dog eyes.
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Health Spa Treatments - Using Lavender Herbs From Your Own Herb Garden
2008-04-05 11:05:00
by Mary Hanna Health spa treatments can be costly. Have you ever considered creating your own home spa by using lavender and other herbs from your own herb garden? After all of the hours you spent planting and tending to your herb plants, reap another benefit by using your herbs to make herbal cosmetics, herbal teas or herbal medicines and by all means as ingredients for a home spa. Some people have spaghetti herb gardens, or salad gardens even headache gardens, consider this your own Spa Herb Garden ! For very soft touchable skin use Lavender or Calendula leaves and petals. Bruise the leaves and petals and put them into a glass jar. Pour enough olive oil into the jar to cover the herbs. Set the jar on a sunny window and shake everyday for two to three weeks. Strain the oil through cheese cloth pressing on the solids to remove all essential oils. Reseal the jar and place in a dark place. The herbal oil should last up to one year. This soothing Lavender oil can be applied directly...
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The BIG Plastic Meltdown
2008-04-03 12:51:00
by The Green Divas I swear my little Benjamin has been teething since he was born. We call him ?Ben the Beaver? because he just gnaws on everything he gets his hands on. So my dilemma for the past 10 months has been finding safe stuff for him to chew on. The process of researching this has become pretty overwhelming, but I?ll try and share some of what I?ve found. The Chemicals Some chemicals are used in the manufacture of plastics including baby products. The concern: that they can leach when touched or chewed on and have a toxic effect on the human body. Phthalate - Phthalates, or Phthalate Esters, are a group of chemical compounds that are mainly used as plasticizers (substances added to plastics to increase their flexibility). They are chiefly used to turn polyvinyl chloride from a hard plastic into a flexible plastic. Bisphenol-A - Bisphenol A (BPA) is a high production volume chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastic and several types of resins. ...
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Kimberly?s Incredible Carrot Cake
2008-04-02 13:02:00
Type: Dessert Serve With: Kimberly’s Creamed Cheese Icing Prep Time: ~ 15 min Cook Time: 1 hr. Yield: 1 cake Nutrition Facts: Please use organic ingredients whenever possible. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups Carrot s - Grated 3 large Eggs 1 cup Sugar 1 tbsp Heavy Cream 3/4 cup Oil - Vegetable or Peanut 1 1/2 cups Flour - Organic all-purpose 1 2/3 tsp Baking Powder 3/4 tsp Baking Soda 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon * 1/2 cup Pecans or Walnuts - * Optional - Coarsley ground * 3/4 cup Raisins - * Optional - I prefer golden.  Instructions: 1.  Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2.  Grate carrots and set aside. 3.  In mixing bowl, beat eggs well until thick and lemony in color.  Add sugar and heavy cream, and beat well. 4.  Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. * Tip:  Add raisins and/or nuts to the flour mixture, if desired. 5.  Mix in flour mixture and carrots to egg mixture until barely incorporated. 6.  Pour entire mixture into greased pan (either loaf pan, bundt pan or cupcake cups). 7...
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The Mikado
2008-04-01 12:18:00
I saw the “Mikado” at one of the florist in Brisbane and I thought it is such a cutie. :) The Mikado has a velvety leaves and long stems which display initially golden enclosed buds, forming cute creamy-white button flowers. I reckon it fits really well in a modern home and from my conversation with the florist, it is not too difficult to maintain. You have to make certain that the soil remain moist. Also, this plant prefers to be in a humid condition and high light.

Versatile Tomatoes for Beautiful Skin
2008-03-31 14:03:00
You know, you can whip up many skin care recipes with tomatoes. Tomatoes are so versatile and oh-so-good for your skin. I have recently made this discovery after my post on Tomato Blemish Remedy and I am really excited to share what I have found out. As we all know, tomatoes are one of the top skin food because of their antioxidant and Vitamin C properties. Also, due to their cooling and astringent properties, they are ideal key ingredients for facial mask. These mask are suitable for those with oily or combination skin. The tomato facial mask are natural astringent and with that, it can help reduce oil and reduce pores. I am going to highlight just a couple of variations of tomatoes skin care recipes for oily skin. Quick Tomato Facial The Quick Tomato Facial is a quick-fix for those who are always on the go. All you have to do is just simply cut a tomato into half and rub it on your face. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before rinsing. You can focus on the areas of the face with ...
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7 Reasons Everyone with Back Pain Should Consider Inversion Therapy
2008-03-30 11:01:00
by Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA, CPRS Let me start out by saying that I have had back pain and I have had sciatica. So I know the feeling. I know how frustrating it can be, and I know how it can suck the joy right out of your life. Be careful not to do dumb things Shortly after I graduated from high school, I owned a landscaping company. I worked hard because I wanted the good stuff out of life. I really pushed myself, sometimes taking on jobs I did not even know how to do. Once, for example, I was approached by an English client who wanted a stone wall built the way they do it in England, which is without cement (they’re called drywalls). I said, “No problem.” But because the wall was going to have to hold back dirt, I asked if I could put in a cement footer. The client agreed. Well, on Day One I dug out the footer then went to the store and bought the cement. When I returned, I decided to put two 80-pound bags of cement on my shoulders to save time and trips up and...
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Earth Hour 2008
2008-03-29 10:24:00
Today is Earth Hour day (March 29, 2008 ) Approximately in an hour (Brisbane time), cities across the world will turn off their lights for just one hour. This is a very strong and powerful movement to show that it is possible to take action on global warming. You can actually make a difference NOW to help to reduce the effect of global warming. Simple actions like switching off can make a difference and it sends a powerful message that the people of the world care about the future of the planet. To make things happen, sign up for Earth Hour and commit to turning off your lights on March 29th from 8pm to 9pm. If you are currently residing in Brisbane, you still have another 40 minutes to commit. To the rest of the people at other part of the world, please check out Earth Hour to find out what you can do to make a difference. You can make a huge difference by unplugging any appliances - mobile phone charger, TV, microwave, MP3 player, computer monitor, printer that are not being used ...

Low-Stress Sustainable Kitchen - 1
2008-03-29 09:12:00
by Meg and Jen (aka Green Divas) Aside from gathering the freshest, healthiest, most nourishing locally and responsibly grown food for our pantries, we have some sustainable habits we find help not only minimize the waste, but maximize the output of yummy and fun food. Here are a few ‘Fresh Ideas’ for your sustainable kitchen: Recycle This may seem elementary, but a lot of people don’t realize how much they throw away that could be recycled. Cardboard - we breakdown EVERY cardboard package and put it in a crate where ALL of our junk mail goes. Plastic - most plastic containers are recyclable. yes, another bin, but saves a lot in the landfills! Composting - there are a lot of inexpensive and easy products around to help set up a variety of kitchen composting scenarios. Meg has a stainless steel composting bin and she uses compostable bags to help gather all her food scraps to help create luscious soil for the gardens. NOTE: if you don’t have a garden, ...
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Tomato Blemish Remedy
2008-03-28 10:02:00
This Tomato Blemish Remedy is very suitable for teenagers with blemishes. The use of tomato in skin care has been popular due to its cooling and astringent properties. It is rich in Vitamin C, thus making it helpful for acne and brightening dull skin. Vitamin A is also essential for building healthy skin. Also, the tomato is naturally acidic and this property can help to balance the skin and get rid of excessive oil. To combat blemishes and persistent acne, try this Tomato Blemish Remedy everyday for at least a week for best results. For each treatment, you will need 1 small Tomato and all you need to do is to mash the tomato in a bowl and apply the pulp liberally to your face. Relax with the tomato on your face for an hour, then rinse your face with tepid water. How difficult is that? Not only it is good for your face but your wallet too.

Something Wrong with Wordpress?
2008-03-22 15:49:00
I was suppose to post four incredible recipes for Easter but I have “missed the boat”. During the past couple of days, my Wordpress platform has been refraining me from saving and publishing new entries! I am not too sure what causes it. From what I notice, I can only publish really short post as oppose to the long ones. I don’t mean to abandon my blog but something strange seems to be happening here. If anyone of you have similar experience, please share it with me. Thanks :)
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Happy Easter Day!
2008-03-21 07:05:00
Have a Safe and Happy Easter ! (P/S : I am having problems with my Wordpress, I cannot seem to upload, save and publish new posts. :( )
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Logo Design Love Award for Organic Passion?
2008-03-15 17:44:00
I cannot believe it ! The Organic Passion logo has been nominated for the Logo Design Love Award . Started on 25 January 2008, the Logo Design Love is a website dedicated to logos.  The founder, David Airey is a self-employed graphic designer in Edinburgh, Scotland. As part of David’s project, the Organic Passion logo is in the running for an award in the Health and Self-Development Blog logos. There are 14 nominees in this and I must say that the competition is pretty tight. If you like the Organic Passion logo, please put in your vote by listing your favorite design in a comment. The comment need to be inserted here. Remember, if you still want us to be in the running, put in your VOTE HERE !! :)

Spring and Easter Eco-Friendly Flowers and Chocolates!
2008-03-12 12:37:00
To celebrate Easter and the coming of spring, Organic Bouquet will feature exclusive collections of spring and Easter bouquets, delectable Easter egg chocolate truffles and bunnies, and organic Easter cookies! The Organic Bouquet Easter Truffle (as displayed below) is handmade from the highest quality ingredients. This handcrafted papier-mâché easter basket contain 20 delectable Swiss organic chocolate truffles. Each individual chocolate shell envelopes a creamy center of either milk, dark or white chocolate, Cognac or whipped caramel. Each piece of chocolate is an indulgence you?ll have to taste to believe! No artificial flavorings or colors. If you are looking for something more symbolic as Easter gift, look no further as Organic Bouquet has their very own Organic Easter Classic Cookie! Compare to so many organic sites I’ve visited, nothing beats theirs (see picture below). They truly brings out the spirit of spring and all things fresh. They don’t only look incredib...
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Japanese Food: Miso
2008-03-11 13:08:00
Miso is the most medicinal soy food. According to many scientific research, miso is an effective therapeutic aid in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, certain cancers, radiation sickness and hypertension. Miso soup consumption is also linked with up to a 50% reduced risk of breast cancer according to the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. What is Miso? Miso is a traditional Japanese food produced by fermenting rice, barley and/or soybeans with salt. The most typical miso is made with soy. Miso has a texture similar to peanut butter, it comes in thick paste that is used for sauces, spreads, pickling vegetables or meats, mixing with dashi suop stock to serve as miso soup, a Japanese culinary staple. Miso is high in protein, rich in vitamins and minerals. Miso is also low in fat. Miso is typically salty, but it is available in a vast range of delicious flavors, ranging from meaty and savory to sweet and delicate. Cooking with Miso Miso is a versatile ingredi...
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Soy reduces breast cancer risk: Japanese study
2008-03-09 05:25:00
This piece of news was released yesterday and I thought it would be useful for all women to know that traditional Japanese soy-based foods (e.g. tofu, miso, natto) can help lower the risks of breast cancer. TOKYO (AFP) - Women who eat traditional Japanese soy-based foods on a regular basis face lower risks of breast cancer, a government-sponsored study showed Friday. Women who had high levels of genistein, a compound found in soybeans, had less of a chance of developing breast cancer than women with less of it, said the study by the National Cancer Center in Tokyo. Soybeans in Japan are eaten as tofu, miso soup or Japanese fermented beans known as “natto.” The study followed approximately 25,000 women aged between 40 and 69 throughout Japan for an average of 10 and a half years. The team studied the relationship between genistein concentration and breast cancer risk by comparing blood samples taken from a 144 women who had developed breast cancer and 288 who did not. Th...
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Pomegranate: Health Benefits Have Never Tasted So Good!
2008-03-08 14:04:00
by Lina Baker and Randa Khalil The pomegranate is an ancient fruit native of Persia, Pakistan and Afghanistan that was cultivated and naturalized in Georgia, Armenia and over the whole Mediterranean region and northern India since ancient times. It is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, and the ancient city of Granada in Spain was renamed after the fruit during the Moorish period. The pomegranate shrub was introduced to California by Spanish settlers in the early 18th Century, and is now widely cultivated in that state as well as in Arizona. With a rich history in myth, symbolism and art, the pomegranate was even thought by some scholars to be the forbidden fruit, which tempted Eve, and not the apple. Because of the intense ruby color of its edible seeds, the pomegranate was an inspiration to many artists of the region, including the Georgian filmmaker Paradjanov, whose masterpiece film was titled ?The Colour of Pomegranate s?. The pomegranat...
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Skin Care Tips for Pregnant Woman
2008-03-07 12:50:00
by K Heath Pregnant women are always beautiful, they glow because they are working to bring new life into the world in just a few sometimes short and sometimes long months, pregnancy always seems to drag on towards the end as the excitement builds. However, pregnancy can also take its toll on the body at the same time. It is just as important to take care of your skin while you are pregnant, as it is when you are not pregnant. Before You Start Skin Care Tips Before you start any skin care regimen while you are pregnant, it is important to consult with your doctor. Some skin care items, even topical elements could be dangerous to your unborn baby. You already likely know that everything you put into your body has an effect on your baby. However, you may not know that everything you put on your body may as well. Some creams or lotions that you put onto your skin will soak into the bloodstream and may include some ingredients that are not healthy for your unborn baby. Therefore, befor...
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Quick Tips: Refresh your Eyes
2008-03-06 13:03:00
My recent post on how to protect your eye sights in today’s digital age has lead me to find out more about eye care. Working at a computer for more than five hours a day can inevitably cause tired eyes, eye irritation and other eye problems. From my previous post, I did mentioned that blinking is one of the method that help to protect the eyes. This is because blinking help coats the surface of your eyes with tears, keeping them moist and protected against dust. In case you are experiencing severe eye irritation or dryness, try these two simple massages that can help to stimulate the tear ducts that moisten and refresh your eyes. If you wear contact lenses, be sure to remove them first. Massage Technique #1 1. Rub hands together to warm them up. 2. Rest your elbows on a table and cup hands over both eyes, with heels of palms on cheeks. 3. Take a few deep breath, then move hands higher and gently apply light pressure to each eye with the heel of the palm. 4. Hold for a moment t...
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Treat Your Feet to Some Tender Loving Care
2008-03-05 11:39:00
by Shreelata Suresh Our feet are often the least pampered parts of our bodies. Here are some suggestions from ayurveda, the ancient science of healing from India, for taking care of your feet on a regular basis: 1. During your pre-bath ayurvedic massage (abhyanga), pay special attention to your feet. Massage the feet, each toe, the ankles, the heels and the soles in turn with the warm oil, gently stretching the feet and toes as you massage them and using circular motions around your ankles and heels. (Pat excess oil off your soles with paper towels before you step into the bath or shower and watch your step because oil can be slippery). This daily foot massage enhances lubrication and circulation, and helps draw toxins to the surface for release. Using massage oil that has been fortified with nourishing ayurvedic herbs provides added support to help keep your feet strong and flexible. 2. During your bath or shower, let your feet enjoy warm water for a few minutes, then cleanse with...
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Tips on How to Protect Your Eye Sights
2008-03-04 16:44:00
As an IT professional, I spend more than eight hours on the computer. I know that this is not good for the eye sight but being in the information era, it is too difficult to shun away from the computer. The computer is my everything! It helps me with my work, it provide me the means to communicate to the world, it serves me as a loyal entertainment box, and most importantly, it allow me to access information. The computer is tightly woven into the fabric of my daily life. I know that working in front of the computer for too long are really bad for the eyes. It will cause eye discomfort, eye-strain, eye fatigue, headache, blurred vision, dry eyes, hypersensitivity to light and short-sightedness. If you are one of the millions of people that work in front of the computer regularly, please protect your eyes. Your eyes is the window to the soul and keeping it at optimal health is utmost important. To optimally protect your eyes for the near and long term, consider the following recommen...
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Feet Care Tips
2008-03-02 04:32:00
by Juliet Cohen Our feet is another important area to take care of apart from our face, hands and body. The feet area is easily prone to cuts, dehydration, line, rough surface, corns, skin cracks and joint pain. Here are some tips you should try to apply daily or at least on alternate days. In the evening, pour some warm water into a basin, spacious enough to place your both foot onto it, amount of water about slightly more than half of the basin. Add 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt, allow to dissolve in the water, then place both foot down. Rest for 20 minutes, you may take a short nap, watch your favorite television program or even have a facial masque on for relaxation and winding down. Another easier way is just by using plain warm water without any other ingredient. To remove strong feet odor, add a few drops of tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil or lemongrass oil onto a basin of warm water and soak your feet for 20 minute daily instead of using salt. These essential oils...
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A heavenly Rosy Mist
2008-03-01 10:32:00
If you love roses, you will definitely love this newly improved Rose Mist from Miessence. This Rose Mist is specially designed for rehydrating and invigorating the skin - absolute perfect for air-conditioned environments, such as offices and aircraft. It is believed the power of the rose can also help to cleanse your aura and calm the soul. I have tried and tested this product and I am totally loving it. It is my best companion during any long-distance flight and I absolutely love the rosy smell. What really intrigued me to this product is that it is so pure and organic. After all, it is made out of certified organic roses. I have also learned that it takes 2000kg of rose petals to yield just that 0.45kg of rose pure essential oil. So this really make every drop of this rose mist a precious one.

What is a Panic Attack?
2008-02-27 09:35:00
by Jon Rhodes What is a panic attack? It is normal, natural and common to get panicky from time to time. You may be late for work, think you can hear a burglar downstairs, or be ready to sit an exam. These feelings are normal and pass fairly quickly. They are simply down to our ?flight or fight? responses that our body has been equipped with to prepare for potentially threatening situations. The heart beats quicker and the digestive system closes down in order to allow the body to concentrate on the perceived threat. A panic attack has similarities with this, but there are notable differences. A panic attack often occurs when there is no obvious physical threat, and the feelings are stronger than ?normal? panic. However panic attacks are not dangerous and therefore nothing bad is actually going to happen to you. It is very important that you accept this. It is simply like a false alarm ? like an annoying smoke detector that goes off at the wrong times. The problem is that our ?alarm...
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Too Busy :(
2008-02-23 08:50:00
Sorry guys, I wont be updating my blog in a while as I have recently located to Brisbane and I do not have an internet connection at home.
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Ingrown Hair Help
2008-02-18 10:38:00
The reason we shave or wax is to achieve that soft silky beautiful hairless body. However, if not done properly, shaving and waxing can cause ingrown hair. Ingrown hair occurs when hair becomes trap in the follicle and begins to grown backward into the skin. This results in a red, irritated bump that can become sore and infected. Treating Ingrown Hair The solution to remove ingrown hair is salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is a dermatological-grade product that can be found in the skincare aisle at any drugstore. The next time you shave/wax As ingrown hair is a painful result of incorrect shaving or waxing technique, it is clear that your shaving technique need to be changed. Shaving too closely or repeated passes with the razor over the same area can cause ingrown hair. Therefore, you will need to use a sharp razor to shave relaxed skin in the same direction hair grows to avoid cropping the hairs too closely. Remember to exfoliate before you start shaving. Use a washcloth or a gentle...