ZENMED Blog

If you have an injury and need to heal temporary inflammation is necessary to help, however if inflammation is present in your body constantly it can lead to problems.  Consistent inflammation in the body can cause a lot of problems leading to skin irritation, aging, and redness, as well as problems with your organs which […]

Oftentimes, acne scarring on dark skin can look worse than acne itself. This is because of hyper-pigmentation and types of scarring that many African Americans experience due to acne. Melanin gathers at the site of the scar, along with excess skin tissue and makes that particular area darker than the rest of the skin. The most […]

Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between acne and rosacea.  They both can come with redness, pustules and inflammation so it can be confusing, but if you are treating the wrong ailment – you could end up making things worse.  So let’s look at how to figure out if you have acne, […]

Hydrotherapy has been an increasingly popular addition to a lot of spa treatments lately.  Spas are now offering special therapy showers, hoses that spray at differing pressures to give massages using water, and tubs with special salts, oils and minerals added so you can soak in before, after, or even during your treatments. Water has […]

Happy Thanksgiving Day to all our Canadian readers!  And a happy Columbus Day to all of our American readers too!  Thanksgiving – and fall in general – is known for pumpkins.  You may just think of pumpkins as a decoration for your festive table, or something you carve into a scary face on Halloween, but […]

If you have, or have had, moderate to severe acne you have probably been left with some acne scars – darkened, possibly pitted marks on your skin.  There are a few things you can do to prevent future scarring on your skin from acne. First of all – treat your acne!  If your acne is […]

Herbs can be extremely beneficial to your health and wellbeing.   Here are some commonly used herbs and spices which all have great health and skin benefits. Basil is ideal to give your body a boost and help to fight off infections.   You have most likely had basil in pasta sauces but it could also be […]

If you want healthier, more luminous looking skin – getting more sleep can help.  If you are not getting your required 7-9 hours of sleep a night – your skin will suffer!  Lack of sleep can make your skin look dull, lined, and possibly saggy.  So get some good, quality sleep with these helpful tips. […]

After we hit 35 wrinkles start to show. Our lifestyle, genes, toxins and sun exposure determine how fast our skin ages. Thankfully, there is an affordable and effective way to combat skin aging. All you need to remain wrinkle free is follow the Ten Commandments for younger looking skin: Thou shalt moisturize Thou shalt use […]

You are not alone – people have been suffering from acne for years and years and years.   Let’s take a look through what people used in the 19th and 20th centuries – and what we can take from that to help us now. Old Roman scripts show that acne was treated with sulfur and hot […]