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Treating Problem Skin with Cucumber Extract

Article written by Rachel on May 4th 2012 Eczema, Everything Skin Care, Herbal remedy, Problem skin, skin care products

The cucumber first originated from India and is a type of gourd, it grows on a creeping vine which produces the cucumber fruit that has a high water content. Cucumber extract has been used for many years to treat problem

How to Get Beautiful Skin Like Beyonce

Article written by Rachel on May 2nd 2012 Beautiful Skin, Beauty routine, Celebrity skincare, Everything Skin Care, skin care, Skin care tips, Zenmed

Beyonce has been named the“World’s Most Beautiful Woman 2012” by People Magazine and marks the 9th time this natural beauty has been nominated. What is this woman’s secret to her youthful glowing looks? Surely it can’t just be down to genetics can

Are You Protecting Against Sunburn and Skin Damage?

Article written by Rachel on April 30th 2012 Acne, Anti-Ageing, Beautiful Skin, Beauty tips, moisturizer, Perfect skin, premature ageing, Problem skin, skin care, Skin care tips, Skin Damage, Sunscreen protection, Winter skin

A survey recently carried out by a health charity in the UK has shown that nearly one in four women don’t plan to use sunscreen this summer to protect themselves against skin damage! This is clearly an unwelcome subject when

Why Use Comfrey Plant Extract

Article written by Rachel on April 28th 2012 Acne, Beautiful Skin, Dermatitis, Everything Skin Care, Problem skin

Comfrey which is also known as bruisewort, woundwort and knitbone is a perennial herb of the Boraginaceae family. It has a black root and large leaves and small flowers which are cream or purple. It can be found growing in

How to Treat Acne Scars with a Facial Serum

Article written by Rachel on April 27th 2012 Acne, acne scars, Adult acne, Aloe Vera, Problem skin

A product that can sometimes be over looked to treat acne scars is a facial serum. This potent liquid can dramatically improve your complexion so only a few drops two to three times a week is needed. Acne scars come

Natural Remedies for Acne

Article written by Rachel on April 26th 2012 Acne, Aloe Vera, Eczema, Everything Skin Care, Problem skin

With so many acne treatments available these days it can become difficult choosing the correct one for you. Over the counter products tend to contain harsh ingredients that can cause permanent damage to your skin later down the line. That’s

Concealer Reviews

Article written by Rachel on April 21st 2012 Acne, Eczema, Everything Skin Care, Problem skin, Rosacea

Having a decent concealer or two in your makeup collection is a pretty good idea if you have any blemishes, redness or dark patches on your skin. I personally have two favourite concealers which I use and find helpful when

The Wonders of Licorice Root Extract

Article written by Rachel on April 20th 2012 Acne, Adult acne, Everything Skin Care, Rosacea, Rosacea treatments

Licorice root is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra. It contains glycyrrhizin which is sweet syrup. The licorice plant is a legume which is part of the pea and bean family. It is native to Southern Europe and certain parts of

Banishing the Symptoms of Rosacea

Article written by Rachel on April 19th 2012 Acne, Beautiful Skin, Everything Skin Care, Rosacea, Rosacea treatments

Living with rosacea can be distressing; it can cause embarrassment as you may find it hard to cope with other people’s reactions towards your rosacea. If you are finding it difficult to deal with your condition then you must start

Surprising Kitchen Products for Natural Beauty

Article written by Rachel on April 13th 2012 Acne, Beautiful Skin, Beauty routine, Beauty tips, Cleansing, Dermatitis, Eczema, Everything Skin Care, Herbal remedy, ingredients, Perfect skin, Rosacea, skin care, skin care products, Skin care tips, skin treatments, Zenmed

You may be surprised to know that some natural beauty treatments can actually be found among your kitchen products. There are some fabulous ingredients hiding right there in your kitchen that are ideal for using in your skin care and

How to Be Better Looking

Article written by Rachel on April 12th 2012 Beautiful Skin, Beauty tips, Exercise, How to be better looking, Nutrition, Perfect skin

You may be surprised to find out that this question that comes up for many people. It isn’t to say that you are not happy with your appearance as in genetic makeup or that you think you’re no Mona Lisa;

Try Grape Seed Oil One of Natures Natural Ingredients

Article written by Rachel on April 9th 2012 Beautiful Skin, Everything Skin Care, Grape seed oil, Hemorrhoids, ingredients, moisturizer, Natural oils, Perfect skin, Rosacea, skin care, skin care products

Grape seed oil has been well known to massage therapists for many years as a natural oil to use on the skin. Although it is not the perfect oil to use for aromatherapy massage, it is a fantastic oil because

Rosehip Oil Benefits

Article written by Rachel on April 7th 2012 Acne, Dermatitis, Eczema, Everything Skin Care, Problem skin

Rosehip oil is extracted from the seeds of a rose bush (Rosa Moschata) which grows in the southern Andes. Its pressed seed oil contains vitamin A, C & E and retinol. It also contains essential fatty acids, which help to

Spring Clean Your Skin Care Routine

Article written by Rachel on April 6th 2012 Beautiful Skin, Everything Skin Care, moisturizer, Perfect skin, Problem skin

Winter is finally over and spring is here at last. The time has come to ditch the heavy clothes and boots and dig out the lighter clothes and sandals. The same should be said for your skin care routine; isn’t

Treating Problem Skin with Topical Steroids

Article written by Rachel on April 5th 2012 Acne, Everything Skin Care, Perfect skin, Problem skin, Zenmed

Suffering from problem skin can come with an array of difficulties, you may have been told to use a topical steroid to ease the symptoms if you suffer from eczema, psoriasis, acne and dermatitis. These can come in many forms

Using Jojoba Oil for Acne

Article written by Rachel on March 31st 2012 Acne, acne scars, Adult acne, Body acne, Everything Skin Care, Herbal remedy, ingredients, Jojoba Oil, Natural oils, Perfect skin, Problem skin, skin care, skin care products, Skin care routine, Skin care tips, Zenmed

The Jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinenis) is native to Northern Mexico and America. Jojoba oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant which has a golden colour. The processed variety is clear in colour. Jojoba oil is not so much

How Stress Affects Your Skin and Health

Article written by Rachel on March 29th 2012 Acne, Adult acne, Anti-Ageing, Beautiful Skin, Eczema, Everything Skin Care, premature ageing, Problem skin, Rosacea, skin care, Skin care tips, Stress

Stress can have such a detrimental effect on both your skin and health. For many years it has been associated with high blood pressure and strokes but stress can cause sudden acne and rosacea flare-ups as well. When you become

5 Common Skin Care Myths

Article written by Rachel on March 28th 2012 Acne, Adult acne, Beautiful Skin, Cleansers, Cleansing, Everything Skin Care, ingredients, moisturizer, Problem skin, skin care, skin care products, Skin care routine, Skin care tips, Skin exfoliation, skin treatments, Sunscreen protection, Video Posts, Zenmed

It has been said that if you look at someone’s skin it can tell you a whole lifetime of stories, including their lifestyle choices and their skin care routine. What does your skin say about you? If you are confused