Tag: skin treatments

Almighty vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is an essential substance that cannot be produced by the human body. Instead, we take it in the diet from different sources, including citrus fruits. You have probably heard about vitamin C as an immune-booster. It is also an excellent antioxidant, and may even reduce your blood […]

Wintertime can be particularly difficult for many of us as the cold harsh winds painfully blow across our faces. Even in warmer winter climates, the air tends to be less humid leaving your skin less hydrated and dry. The loss of moisture in your skin and a dehydrated body can present significantly noticeable and unwanted […]

One of the questions I am asked most about is antioxidants — more specifically, how they work in skincare products. Whenever my friends ask me about antioxidants, I say that I consider them to be great skin defenders. Think of the term “antioxidant” as a shield against harmful flying objects. In reality, these “flying objects” are […]

Every week we like to bring you a roundup of some of the latest trends in beauty, health and wellness, and other articles of interest to ZENMED blog readers. Last week, we came across some interesting reading on foods we can eat to get more antioxidants, the rise in nickel allergies, Botox as a possible cancer […]

Are you looking to regain that lost healthy glow your skin once had? Yoga may be the ideal exercise to promote glowing skin. Yoga? Seriously? Until I began practicing Vinyasa flow yoga, I used to think of yoga as a relaxing, meditative practice. I was wrong. Yoga is so much more than sitting calmly and saying […]

Are you using skincare products made with argan oil? If not, you may  be missing out. Less known than coconut oil or jojoba oil, argan is truly a special oil. Argan oil itself contains more antioxidant and cell regenerative properties than olive oil, grape seed oil and avocado oil combined.  When applied to the skin, it absorbs quickly, […]

Scars are a visible reminder of  acne. While acne skincare products are able to help clear existing acne and prevent new flare ups, acne scars can linger long after the breakouts have gone away. I’ve compiled a list of some of your most common questions related to acne scars, from how they happen to how […]

If you think only teenagers suffer from acne, think again. Your chance of developing acne rises as we approach menopause. You can thank your hormones if you start breaking out in your forties. If you have not dealt with acne since your teens, your experience is likely to be different at 40 than it was […]

Today, we are talking about a very common and frustrating skin condition called milia. Have you ever noticed tiny white bumps that look like they are right underneath the surface of your skin? Perhaps you have. Many people have suffered from milia at one time or another. Milia can occur for several reasons. I have heard […]

Acne is a skin disorder that will affect 17 million Americans at some point in their lives.  Acne happens when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. These hair follicles are linked to our sebaceous glands. An oily substance  called sebum lubricates the hair and skin and is released from these glands. Normally, […]