ZENMED Blog

Being under constant and heavy stress is very bad for your health, and one of the first places it shows up is on your skin.  Learning to relax can be difficult for some, but it is so important.  Here are just a few things you can do that will make a huge difference. FIND A […]

We have heard these questions many times – How do I shrink my pores?  Why are my pores larger than everyone else’s?  Can I close up my pores?  Here are the answers: Pores are necessary to allow the skin to breathe, sweat, and release toxins, so even if you could – you would not want […]

Cold sores are recurrent blisters caused by herpes simplex virus, and they are also sometimes referred to as fever blisters.  These small blisters generally occur on and around the lip and mouth area.  It is estimated that up to 80% of people carry this virus and it is extremely contagious – especially when the blister […]

Everyone has problem areas they want to conceal.  Pimples, dark under eye circles, redness, or an overall blah skin condition.   A good skincare routine, healthy eating, and enough sleep should help minimize these problems – but we all have days when we’re not feeling well or just need a pick me up.  Here are a […]

You may have heard about people that go on hard core 3 or 10 day detox diets and wondered if this is something that you should do yourself.   Most doctors agree that these harsh, limiting detoxification diets can be extremely harmful to your system.  That’s not to say they are all bad – but you […]

Fall is almost here and we are starting to feel it in the air.  Fall and Winter can bring cold, harsh weather which can dry out and irritate the skin. The cold, harsh weather that most of us will have to endure over the next 6 months or so can irritate your skin greatly.  Wind […]

Do you have a drawer full of old lotions and makeup and are wondering if they are still any good to use on your skin?  Most of us do – and here’s the lowdown on what to keep and what to toss. First of all, use common sense – if you have had something hanging […]

There are a few factors that determine how your skin is going to age, however there are ways you can slow down this process….. LIFESTYLE.  This is the big one!  If you are a smoker or drinker – it will take a toll on your skin.  If you are constantly under a lot of stress, […]

Most people do not realize that not all acne is the same.  There are several types of acne you need to be aware of because not all of them can, or should, be treated the same. The most common type of acne, the one that most people get, are pustules.  These are the inflamed red […]

While a multivitamin can be beneficial if your diet is not very healthy, eating correctly to give your body and skin the proper nutrients and vitamins is always best.  Here are a list of vitamins the skin needs and some foods that contain them that are easy to add to your diet. VITAMIN A – […]