Category: Wellness

OK – let’s say you haven’t been reading my past blogs about the importance of sunscreen, or you did, but you chose not to wear sunscreen and cover up in the sun anyway – so now you have ended up with red, swollen, painful, possibly blistered skin. Well, I’m going to help you anyway: here […]

Hair color can fade in the sun and the scalp can get burned so it’s important to wear a hat or cover your hair.

Sunscreen should be applied at least 25 minutes before sun exposure to give it a chance to protect the skin properly.

If you have tried everything to cure your acne and it’s still there, take a look at your diet. First of all, like we talked about before, your diet should be composed of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains with only a few “treats” thrown in here and there, but another important thing to look […]

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The easiest, healthiest, most versatile food you can eat is salsa!  Making it yourself is so quick and easy, and you can avoid the extra salt and preservatives that store bought kinds can have.  Summer is a fantastic time to experiment with different flavors as many of the fruits and vegetables are in season!  Salsa […]

After reading our last post about checking your skin for signs of skin cancer, you may be wondering if you are at risk. Well, you are at risk. Anyone, dark or light, male or female, can develop skin cancer, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors. However, there are a few factors that […]

If you are not already checking your body regularly for signs of skin cancer – now is a great time to start! This is something that every person of every age and every color should be doing. Skin cancer that is caught early has an extremely high chance of being cured so it’s important to […]

We all know that smoking can have harmful consequences on your health, such as developing bronchitis, pneumonia and even several different types of cancers, and if that isn’t bad enough smoking will make your skin look bad too! With every inhale you take, your mouth puckers around the cigarette and your eyes involuntarily squint. Over […]

If you are not already using mineral makeup as your foundation, you may consider switching… Mineral makeup is made up of minerals found naturally in the earth that are ground up finely, with natural colorings and sometimes vitamins added to make it match your skin tone. Mineral makeup is non-comedogenic, which means it does not […]

You may be cleansing your skin day and night; keeping your hands off your face, and doing everything else right, but if you are not regularly cleaning your makeup brushes, your skin may be suffering! Makeup brushes can be loaded with bacteria and dust because of how they are stored, which can get on your […]

If you suffer from itchy eyes or skin whenever you pet your cat or dog, or if you can’t go outside without developing swelling and blisters on patches of your skin, you are suffering from allergies. Allergies can come in many forms, internally and externally, but for this post we will be concentrating on those […]

You may think that hitting the tanning bed provides a quick easy bronze looking glow. This is true, but there are some long term effects you need to be aware of. As I’m sure everyone has heard by now overexposure to UV radiations from both the sun and tanning beds can damage skin cells and […]

Feeling stressed?? Tense, nervous, unable to relax?? Whatever the reason for your distress, it’s best if you can find a way to control it because in addition to being bad for your overall health, stress can sure do a number on your skin! When your body feels stress a lot can happen – blood vessels […]

Does chocolate cause acne? Will drinking too much coffee make my skin age faster? Can eating lots of fried foods affect my skin? These are just some of the questions you may have about food and skin. So, let’s sort it all out shall we… I’m going to put your suffering to an end and […]

Greetings from sunny West Vancouver, B.C.! I have the privilege of house-sitting at a friend’s place – right on the beach! And let me tell you – it has been H.O.T. hot! Now, most sun bunnies would be thrilled at the opportunity to lay on the beach and dip their toes in the ocean surf. […]

I am sad. The Olympics are over. All of Vancouver has fallen into a lull, almost a depression. I was lucky to partake in the games and it was a magical time for everyone. Everyone I met from abroad could not believe the beauty of this city. Snowcapped mountains, ocean, sun, blossoming trees, that was […]

Temperatures are rising and the sun is shining. And unfortunately for some of us, our skin is flaring up. 80% of Rosacea sufferers complain that their symptoms get far worse during periods of hot weather. The sun’s rays can also trigger unpleasant flushing and redness of the skin. So what can a Rosacea sufferer do […]

Anything that causes the circulation in the face to increase can worsen the condition of Rosacea. There are foods that should be avoided and foods that help stifle the disease. Understanding these food triggers and eating a proper diet will reduce side effects. Conventional medicines and creams will treat the physical symptoms of Rosacea, but […]

Looking for an effective way to cover up the redness and bumps that are possible with a Rosacea flare up is important to many people. Rosacea can cause severe break outs of papules and many lotions, creams, and makes ups seem to make the problem worsen. Deciding to cover up Rosacea’s embarrassing symptoms becomes a […]

If you want to have beautiful skin, then it is very likely you may be interested in knowing some of the facts about AHA or Alpha Hydroxy Acid. Many people use this to help their skin look its best. This is an active ingredient that is included in many of the ZENMED skin care product […]

For years before medicines were available, natural remedies were used to treat the symptoms of all conditions. Rosacea is a condition that produces symptoms that can be treated with natural products. Although these products do not treat the underlying causes for Rosacea, the temporary relief is helpful to some. The cucumber has been used as […]

Body acne on men can be quite an irritating problem to have to live with. However, it is one that many men have to deal with on a regular basis.  We all like to have the best looking skin we can, and one of the best ways to do this by taking good care of […]

There are several things that can be done at home to reduce Rosacea symptoms and prevent progression of the condition. The number one rule to prevention is to avoid contact with the face unless necessary. Rubbing or scrubbing the face causes rapid blood flow and causes the blood vessels to enlarge. As this happens, the […]