Natural Sunburn Remedies
Although ideally, it is best to avoid sunburn, when they do occur, management is key to giving the skin an opportunity to attempt...
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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
Feb 242 min read
Tea tree oil | Why is this in so many skin and hair care products?
Tea tree oil is known for its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. It is found in numerous skin and hair care products. Read more......
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Nicotinamide | Vitamin B3 & Skin cancer
Nicotinamide is a form of Vitamin B3, also known as niacin or nicotinic acid. Nicotinamide has been shown to play an important role in...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Oct 30, 20233 min read
Green Tea in Skincare
Green tea has been a staple of diets in Asian cultures and increasing in popularity in Western countries. The consumption of green tea...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Oct 21, 20233 min read
Antioxidants in Photoprotection
In some ways, you can think about safe sun protection similar to sex education. In other words, abstinence or avoiding the sun and photo...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Sep 18, 20234 min read
Turmeric | 8 Health Benefits, including if it's good for skin care
Turmeric is a spice that serves as a source of curcumin, a polyphenol. Curcumin has several health benefits and has been used in skin...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Sep 5, 20231 min read
Vitamin A | Spinach Salad as a part of your Skin care Diet
Vitamin A plays a significant role in skin health with many anti-acne and anti-aging supplements including Vitamin A as a key ingredient....
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Aug 13, 20234 min read
Forehead | Pigment, wrinkles, inflammation, dryness, pores & laxity
A lot can go on with the forehead. Some of the changes our forehead experiences as we age are anticipated, while others did not have to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jun 3, 20235 min read
Foods & Rosacea
When it comes to rosacea it’s best to think of this as a skin condition that results in dilation of the blood vessels and is related to...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Feb 11, 20233 min read
Foods and the Texture of your skin
Foods can play a role in triggering inflammation, oxidative stress, and glycation of proteins and lipids that can be damaging. Read...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 9, 20233 min read
Frozen Cucumber Trend
The benefit of freezing the cucumber is similar to the benefits of cooling the skin. Read more... Topics What is the basis behind using...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 8, 20233 min read
Greens for your face
Greens tend to be packed with vitamins that can benefit our skin tremendously. Read more... Topics Which greens are the best for your...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Jan 3, 20232 min read
Coffee Scrub
Coffee grounds contain caffeine, chlorogenic acid, and niacin that can benefit the skin. Read more... Topics What is in coffee grounds...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
Dec 25, 20221 min read
DIY Avocado Face Mask
Avocado actually has a higher concentration of monounsaturated fats than olive oil. Read more... Photo: Wix Disclaimer: This page...
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, 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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
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?...
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 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...
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...
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