Category: Wellness

In case you missed it, popular beauty blogger, Juli aka Bun Bun from Singapore, experienced a facial at a spa that left even the strongest of stomachs churning with horror. Our estheticians at ZENMED have always been anti-extractions due to the high risk of scarring, infection, and/or permanently damaging the skin. Every time an extraction […]

ZENMED – Father’s Day – Gift Guide What to get Dad on Father’s Day? Ahh, the age-old dilemma. It’s rarely an easy decision – that’s why so many of us just wind up getting him the same-old cliche gifts. Now we’re not saying there’s anything wrong with that. BUT, we beg of you – for […]

Murphy’s Law of Acne Combat   Why do zits always choose the worst times to rear their ugly heads? It’s never when you’re planning on staying in all day to catch up on emails. Oh no – those face-distorting beacons lie in wait until you have a special occasion, job interview or hot date. Of course, […]

Now that summer is in full swing, or at least getting there, depending on where you live, sandals are going to be your go-to choice for months to come.  A foot soak is a great way to keep your feet looking sandal-ready. Sure, it’s just a soak, but it gets your feet ready to exfoliate […]

Be on the lookout for the new sunscreen labels as you start picking up your sunscreen stock. First and foremost, there will be no more exaggerations on amount of time your skin is protected from the sun when in water and no more claims of “waterproof” as there is no such thing as waterproof sunscreen! […]

By now, we all know that whole “beauty starts on the inside” thing isn’t just a pseudo-psycho cliche about the virtues of having a good attitude. It’s a skin care reality – i.e. if you care about what you look like on the outside, then you need to pay attention to what you put in […]

Many of us deal with red skin from time to time – and some of us, more often than not.  It can be so frustrating to wake up to red skin each morning, but there are some at-home ways to reduce your red skin. The following four treatments can be placed in a spritz bottle […]

There are three skin care steps that we all should be doing, no matter how old we are and what our skin is like: cleansing, moisturizing and wearing sunscreen. Cleansing – There is no need to go expensive with your cleanser.  If you have acne-prone, oily or combination skin, look for a gel cleanser.  Those […]

Though the age-range is quite varied, many women enter menopause in their early to mid-50’s.  Along with the surge of hot-flashes, sleepless nights and changing bodies, changes in skin can sometimes be hard to keep up with.  Here are some of the most common skin concerns that women entering menopause deal with and ways to […]

Good bye easy-going 30’s, it’s time to tackle the 40’s.  And if you’re serious about taking care of your skin, you can make this decade less about wishing you could reverse the clock and more about looking in the mirror and thinking, “Man, I look great!”.  Let’s get to work.   Retinoids or Retinol – […]

Pro-oxidants are like the anti-matter of anti-oxidants. Pro-oxidants are the formation of free radicals that suppress anti-oxidants and lead to acne marks. How Pro-Oxidants Work According to BotanicalCuisine.com, “Pro-oxidants have an electron-imbalance – they possess an unpaired electron, which is chemically very unstable. As a result, pro-oxidants aggressively seek out an electron from another molecule […]

You have probably had your skincare routine nailed down since you got your first pimple in jr. high, but could you be making some major skincare mistakes without even knowing it? Below are 15 of the most common skincare mistakes we have come across, some of which we have done ourselves!   15 skincare mistakes […]

You thought your days of acne were over when your voice deepened and you grew 2 feet in a year, but you are realizing that may have just been the beginning. Your face, back, chest, and neck seem to have come under attack and you want to stop it before you are reminded of when ‘school […]

When most people hit their 30’s, they head straight to the anti-aging product collection fearful that the wrinkles, crow’s feet and age spots are all going to pop up overnight. Hopefully you’ve been playing it safe with daily use of sunscreen through your 20’s. If so, you don’t have to worry much about aging when […]

Acne Cosmetica is a skin condition wherein acne is caused by or made worse by cosmetics or any product applied to the skin. When you break out it means that you are internally or externally overloaded and your skin cannot fight off the bacteria by itself. By applying makeup to hide acne it adds another […]

Do you feel like parts of your face are more susceptible to acne than others? Do you constantly experience Orion’s Belt on your forehead? Or maybe you just get one major Jupiter on your chin. Did you know that this consistency can actually tell you something about your health and body?   It’s called Face […]

The teen years are filled with growing bodies, fluctuating hormones and skin that at times seems impossible to keep clear.  While we know it’s a passing stage, it certainly doesn’t feel like it when you’re in your teens and your skin in covered with acne.   There are some things important to note: your personal […]

Pregnancy will cause a number of changes to the body, some expected while others may be not-so expected. One of the most common and annoying changes is acne breakouts that often resemble those of the bygone era of your teens. The higher levels of androgen hormones can stimulate oil production and contribute to more blackheads […]

We’ve all been there – the night before a big event and that pimple just won’t go away.  Sure, you could cover it up with makeup, but the reality is you just want it gone!  You’ve heard rumors about ways to get rid of pimples with odd household ingredients, but do they work? And what […]

Now that we’re settling into fall, before you know it, much of the population is going to be complaining about dry, itchy skin.  Dry skin goes hand-in-hand with the cold months.  While you can’t fully avoid dry skin, you can take some steps to make it less of an issue.  Here are some things you […]

Did you know? 5-10% of all breast cancers are hereditary. That may not seem like a huge number, but think about it this way:   – According to a 2011-2012 Cancer.org research study, there are 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in North America. So simply put, up to 260,000 cases of breast cancer were heredity-linked. […]

If you suffer from Rosacea or wonder if you have Rosacea, please read my story HERE. “Just when I would think I had it under control, the redness came back again — and again. After everything seemed to calm down and my skin finally recovered from a flare-up, I still had that “extra pink” color on my face. I […]

Top 10 Reasons to Try ZENMED Products for Acne  1. Doctor-Formulated potency to give you the fastest, most effective results for the long term. Customized for your specific skin type, pick and choose what you want! 2. Recently named one of the top 10 reviewed acne products on TotalBeauty.com by users. 3. We utilize the […]

Food, one of the items in the foundation of ‘Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs’, has been proven to be so much more than a basic human necessity. It has been extended into the realm of survival; not in terms of a basic nutrient source, but as a possible cancer fighter.   We hear it all the […]