CBD Skin Care Products
Cannabis sativa has known anti-inflammatory properties. Read more... Topics What does CBD stand for? What is CBD used for in Dermatology?...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
Board Certified Dermatologist | CEO | Functional Textile Expert | Bioethicist | Educator | Author | Mom
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 25, 20222 min read
Sunscreen while active
If you are out midday, then the UV index may be particularly high making your sunscreen work even harder. Read more... Topics Can you...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 25, 20221 min read
Essential Oils for Hair
The following essential oils have been known to have benefits for various aspects of hair appearance and potential hair growth. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 25, 20222 min read
Best Moisturizers with SPF
Consider a moisturizer with SPF a multitasking product. The intent of the product is twofold: to provide both hydration and sun...
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Dec 25, 20224 min read
Aftershave | How to choose the right one
When it comes to choosing the best aftershave, the best approach is to understand the goal. Read more... Topics What is the best way to...
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Dec 25, 20228 min read
Face oils
The main role that face oils play in our skincare routine is to add hydration. Read more... Topics What role do face oils play in a...
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Dec 25, 20221 min read
Silk Face Masks
Alone, as a face mask, some studies have shown silk's ability to filter viral particles as relatively low. Read more... Photo: Wix Silk...
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Dec 24, 20222 min read
Black Licorice
Black licorice consumption has been associated with affecting clotting and potassium levels. Read more... Topics What is black licorice?...
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Dec 24, 20223 min read
Vaginal Wipes
Vaginal wipes must take into consideration the complexities of the bio flora to avoid triggering an imbalance that could result in a...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 21, 20223 min read
Foods & Anti Aging
When it comes to reviewing the foods that are directly linked to younger-looking skin it's best to look at large studies to determine...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 21, 20228 min read
Makeup with Skin Care Benefits
Understanding what each product does and the “buzz words” on packages can help avoid making decisions on products that deliver more than...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel has antimicrobial properties as well as the ability to reduce oil and inflammation. Read more... Topics Is witch hazel...
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Dec 19, 20222 min read
Cortisol and hair loss
Cortisol has the potential to cause 3 distinct patterns of hair loss depending on which aspect of hair growth is affected. Read more......
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Centella asiatica
As a medicinal plant, Centella has been used and studied for benefits in healing wounds, keloids, burns, leg ulcers, cellulitis, along...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 17, 20222 min read
Acne | Zit Mistakes
Disclaimer: This page contains an affiliate link to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through this link. Photo:...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 17, 20221 min read
Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a unique botanical antioxidant in that it has been shown to both directly search out damaging free radicals and also...
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Dec 17, 20223 min read
Breathable fabrics for the summer
Video: Techei The most common clothing textile trends for summer tend to be made of lightweight textiles including cotton, rayon, and...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 17, 20221 min read
Daily Skin Habit to Consider | Moisturizer!
One of the simplest steps to integrate into a daily routine that will do more than you know to help your overall well-being is to simply...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 17, 20222 min read
Mineral Makeup
There is not one cohesive definition to define “mineral powders”. Read more... Topics What are mineral powders? Who should use mineral...
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Dec 17, 20222 min read
"I turned 40 and my skin just changed!"
As we get older, each decade can bring about some skin changes- some associated with genetics, some with hormones, and some with the...
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