Skin Research Spotlight: Tea Tree Oil For Acne Acne (acne vulgaris) is one of the most commonly experienced skin conditions during our teen years and young adulthood. Lately, as people have begun demanding more natural treatments for acne, researchers have... Read More Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP, Ramses Delgadillo
Natural Remedy Research: Kanuka Honey for Rosacea Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily flares on the face. Those of us who struggle with rosacea will typically experience facial redness caused by superficially dilated blood... Read More Author: Hadar Lev-Tov MD MAS, Ramses Delgadillo
Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola): The New Beauty Herb on the Block Having trouble with hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, moisture, or even cellulite? Centella asiatica extract is an ingredient you may want to consider looking for in your skincare product today! Centella asiatica... Read More Author: Tammy Wu Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Herbal Facial Steams Facial Steams are used to bring warm moisture to the skin and open the pores. Adding herbs to facial steams increases the benefits, depending on the qualities of the herbs used. Herbs that are antibacterial,... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP Editor: Jivome Content Team
Skin Research Spotlight: Licorice Root Extract for Eczema Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that commonly affects children. Eczema is thought to be a result of problems with the skin’s natural barrier, which... Read More Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP, Ramses Delgadillo
Skin Research Spotlight: Serratula Extract For Age Spots Age spots, or lentigo solaris, is a common skin condition that results from excess exposure to the sun’s UV rays. Although these spots are usually harmless, many of us would prefer not to have them,... Read More Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP, Ramses Delgadillo
Herbal Teas to Cool the Skin and Body Everything that we put into our body has more effects than just providing nutrients. In most traditional healing modalities, foods and herbs are considered to provide a warming or cooling effect. By... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Cooling Massage Oil Recipe for Warmer Months Did you know that your choice of skin care products can increase or decrease the amount of heat and irritation in your body? When it is hot outside, use cooling oils to help balance the summer heat and make... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
Is Black Salve a Good Natural Treatment for Skin Cancer? Skin Cancer Scenario A 32-year-old woman, Cindy, presented to her doctor with a melanoma on her right arm in March. Cindy is a single mother, with three children, and works a minimum wage job. Her doctor told... Read More Author: Summer Ghaith Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
10 Ways to Soothe a Sunburn With summer quickly approaching, it is important to prepare and treat your skin for the warm weather and abundant sun exposure that it may get. There are so many skin types and skin tones, and everyone’s... Read More Author: Andrea Leung Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD
DIY Sore Muscle Relief Oil and Tea Sore muscles occur when we have pushed our muscles beyond their normal limits. While this is a necessary process in training our muscles to become stronger, the discomfort is no fun and can last up to 5 days.... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
Turmeric: An Anti-inflammatory Herb Turmeric is an extremely popular herb that is used in hundreds of recipes. It is most well-known for coloring rich Indian curry. This spice not only tastes great, but provides some powerful health advantages,... Read More Author: Caitlyn Dagenet Editor: Vindhya Veerula MD
Is Turmeric Good for My Skin? Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a yellow spice that has been used as a healing herb in Ayurvedic medicine and in many Asian cuisines. Scientific studies have shown that turmeric plays a powerful role as an... Read More Author: Niel Panchal Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Natural Remedies for Eczema Many people all over the world suffer from eczema with symptoms ranging from tolerable to severe. There are many different medications that can be prescribed to treat eczema but sometimes they can be expensive... Read More Author: Caitlyn Dagenet Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Matcha Tea: A Japanese Secret to Health Matcha is a bright green powder that is traditionally made in Japan by finely grinding entire tea leaves. In recent years, the popularity of matcha tea has increased dramatically and it can be found all over... Read More Author: Caitlyn Dagenet Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD
Can Caffeine Improve Your Workout? Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the United States. Many enjoy the light buzz from drinking a cup in the morning before work but that buzz might also help in the gym. Coffee contains high amounts of... Read More Author: Caitlyn Dagenet Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD
Wine Based Skin Care Raise your glass to the newest skin care trend. Red wine is beginning to emerge in skin care products so now we can all reap the benefits of its ingredients by adding it to our own skin care routine. But does... Read More Author: Alexis Meyer Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Does Rose Hip Oil Work for Dry Skin? Oils have become all the rage recently, especially for the skin and hair. The increasing popularity of oils is being followed by the appearance of products containing familiar ingredients such as rose... Read More Author: Tammy Wu Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD
Tea Based Herbs for Asian Skin Care You Don’t Want to Miss There has recently been a rise in products featuring the oil or extract of the Camellia family of plants as the main star. The majority of the products use the leaf extract from the green tea plant Camellia... Read More
Plant Exfoliators With the signing of the Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015, these tiny plastic beads were promptly banned from toothpaste, body washes, cleansers, and other hygiene products in the United States. The upshot? An... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
Herbal Tinctures for Clear Skin Herbal medicine approaches the skin from the inside out. Unless there is an external irritant, skin issues are usually considered to be due to an internal imbalance that must be corrected. This can be caused... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Herbal Tea for Hydrated Skin Recipe Has the summer sun left your skin in need of moisture? Demulcent herbs help the skin and tissues to better hold moisture. This easy to make, overnight infusion is simple to make. To see results, you will need... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Antioxidant Packed Teas for Sun Fun Traditional cultures around the world have had a respect and natural concern for sun protection. In warmer climates, cultures have covered up their body with clothes that protect from the sun. Additionally,... Read More Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc Editor: Jivome Content Team
Oats: Skincare’s Best Kept Secret You may have heard that oats are beneficial to heart health. Or perhaps you know oats as your children’s favorite breakfast food. Oats are beneficial to our health both inside and out. Science explains some... Read More
Flower Essences for Positive Body Image Positive body image can have a huge impact on our self esteem. It’s in our nature to feel that the ideal “attractive” look is what’s being promoted in advertisements and publications.... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
