ZENMED Blog

There are a few bad habits you may have that may be contributing to your acne problem. In past blog posts we have covered the importance of eating properly, cleaning your makeup brushes regularly, getting plenty of sleep and not smoking. These are a great start but there are a few other things you may […]

If you are wondering what those small little white bumps that pop up randomly on your skin are – they are most likely milia. Milia, also commonly referred to as milk spots, are very small keratin filled cysts that form on the skin.  They occur mostly around the eye area, but also can appear on […]

You may think that staying up late and pulling all-nighters regularly won’t hurt you, but it will! Your body won’t be able to repair itself properly – and the first place it will show up is on your skin! During sleep your body essentially rebuilds itself – the immune system is enhanced to help protect […]

Skin Hyperpigmentation, Scarring and Acne. Acne is often the only thing stands between us and the great skin. It is the most common skin disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin, characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, papules and pustules. Almost everyone has them, some are mild cases, some moderate and some severe. As our pores […]

It really is best to leave a pimple alone and let it heal on its own because popping pimples can lead to bacteria spreading over the skin and possible scarring of the area. But we know most of you are going to ignore this advice and go ahead and pop it anyway – so let […]

Millions of people suffer from psoriasis but few understand what it truly is and how it can be helped. Psoriasis is a skin disorder where the skin develops reddened areas and patches that become thickened, most commonly on the knees, hands, elbows, genitals, feet and scalp. The red and thickened areas are usually covered by […]

Can Reflexology help with skin conditions?? Well, it can in some ways. For those of you who are unfamiliar with what reflexology is – it is a practice of applying pressure to the feet, hands, and/or ears to stimulate areas and organs in the body. Each area on your foot or hand corresponds with an […]

Exercise at least three times a week for a healthier glow.

The label on your foundation bottle says SPF 15 – is this enough to wear alone, with no additional sunscreen?? Well, yes – and no….. Sunscreen in your foundation or powder is a great idea but it isn’t something you should rely on.  On darker days or when you are not going to be outdoors […]

If you are like most people – you do take the time to put on sunscreen, you may just not be putting it on correctly or completely. As I have mentioned in earlier posts you do need to apply it at least 25 mins before going outside to ensure you get proper protection, plus you […]