Integrative Remedy: Aloe Vera + Retinoids to Fight Acne For many of us, acne continues to affect our everyday lives well beyond our teenage years. For treating acne, retinoids (e.g. tretinoin) are considered the first line of therapy. However, the topical... Read More Author: Ramses Delgadillo
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
Skingredients: Vitamin D2 vs. D3 Supplements Vitamin D is a widely popular dietary supplement. Since the sun is the best source of vitamin D, individuals living in areas without much direct sunlight may become deficient in the vitamin. Additionally,... Read More Author: Anna Pleet Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
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
Science of Facial Masks and Facial Clay Both mud and clay masks have many benefits to the skin when applied. Facial masks are often used in spa treatments and can also be purchased at stores for use at home. There are a wide variety of mud and clay... Read More Author: Janice Leung Editor: Vindhya Veerula MD
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
Probiotic Benefits for the Skin: Foods vs Supplements Probiotics for skin care are gaining popularity in health these days and rightfully so. Probiotics, considered “good bacteria,” are live bacteria and yeasts that can be beneficial to various processes in... Read More Author: Steven Lam 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
Glutathione Skin Care For Whitening and Brightening One factor that makes people unique is their skin color. We also all have a preferred skin tone and there are many products out there to make your skin color appear more evenly toned. Glutathione, a... Read More Author: Tammy Wu 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
Five Fantastic Supplements for Better Skin When it comes to optimizing your skin health, the key factors that affect your skin include diet, genetics, lifestyle, and your environment. Ensuring that you are getting adequate sleep, avoiding excessive sun... Read More Author: Nicole Olayon MSN Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD
Rubber Face Masks – the New Secret to Good Skin? Face masks are all the rage now, especially in many countries in Asia where it is not uncommon to find it in most households. If you think putting on scary looking face masks or slathering mud masks on your... Read More Author: Tammy Wu Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD
The Science of Exfoliants: Physical vs Chemical Exfoliants on the market today currently come in two forms: physical and chemical. They both accomplish the same goal of sloughing off dead skin cells, but they do so in very different ways. It is important to... Read More Author: Janice Leung Editor: Afton Chavez MD
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
5 Surprising Beauty Remedies with Apple Cider Vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar began being used for medicinal purposes as early as 400 BC when Hippocrates prescribed it for various treatments. It is mainly composed of apple juice, to which yeast is added to ferment... Read More Author: Alexis Meyer Editor: Alexandra Vaughn 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
Skingredient: Aloe Vera is Nature’s Skin Soother What Is Aloe Vera? Aloe vera comes from the leaves of the Aloe barbadensis plant, which is a cactus-like succulent that commonly grows in tropical parts of the world. Aloe vera has been used for thousands of... Read More
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
