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Be Careful With Zinc Oxide For Rosacea Redness and Eczema

Superfoodly — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:59:33 +0000

Q: Dear Superfoodly, I have a friend who has been using a zinc oxide cream for eczema and is pleased with the results. Will foods high in this mineral have the same effect for my rosacea? A: While they both can produce similar symptoms – such as red patches of skin – there are big differences between eczema and rosacea. Psoriasis is different from both of these, too. Also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), atopic eczema can happen anywhere on […]

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Reviews of Tea Tree Oil For Rosacea Redness vs. The Science

Superfoodly — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:01:53 +0000

[toc]If you have it, you’re not alone. Bill Clinton, Renee Zellweger, Cameron Diaz, Prince William, and the late Princess Diana are just a few of the celebrities who also have been said to have it. But whether you’re famous or not, when it comes to treating rosacea, it’s hard to call any of the options are “good.” For starters, there’s no cure for rosacea. All you are left with are medications and therapies which try to minimize the symptoms, with […]

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Clinical Review: CoQ10 Skin Care Products For Aging, Firming

Superfoodly — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 12:00:02 +0000

[toc]You’ve likely heard about the cardiovascular benefits, but does taking CoQ10 help your skin? Creams and serums using this ingredient are not new. In fact, one contributor at Superfoodly worked in the skin care industry a decade ago and even remembers it being used back then. However those were high end products sold at the offices of dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Not something you would find at CVS or Walgreens. But now, you can buy it just about anywhere. This […]

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The Benefits of Milk and Honey Scientifically Scrutinized

Superfoodly — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:00:49 +0000

[toc]Maybe it’s the wholesome image, unlike the perception of table sugar. Or perhaps it’s because bees make it. Whatever the reason, so many remedies claim that honey is the magic touch needed to work. We have already debunked the garlic and honey scam, which is claimed to help you ward off infections, colds, and even the flu (and NO, it won’t help COVID-19, that’s another myth). Using it for weight loss is another alleged advantage, yet that too is not […]

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Does Neem Oil For Skin & Hair Cause Fertility Side Effects?

Superfoodly — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:00:45 +0000

[toc]We received this question from a reader… “For eczema and acne, I have been using neem oil on my face at night for two years, since hearing the benefits on the Dr. Oz show. Now a friend who saw it in my bathroom said “you know neem is a male birth control, right?” My fiancé is using a facewash with it for his acne so I want to know if this is true. What I’m reading online seems alarming.” In […]

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25 Myrrh Essential Oil Uses & Gum Benefits Being Studied

Superfoodly — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:00:47 +0000

[toc]Frankincense and myrrh are two things we can’t help but associate with Christmastime. What are they? Aromatic resin gums which are produced by small trees native to the Middle East and northern Africa. The two are different, as each comes from different tree species. Yet they remain closely related, as all are members of the Burseraceae plant family. Most famously, these two natural plant gums, along with gold, are mentioned in the Bible as gifts from the magi. We discuss […]

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12 Manuka Oil Benefits Scientifically Analyzed

Superfoodly — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:00:45 +0000

[toc]Although none are conclusively proven, you have probably heard of the many things this type of honey is being researched for. Antibacterial activity, wound treatments, acne, allergies, cavities, and the list goes on. Many of them involve topical uses and therefore the sugars (i.e. glucose, fructose, maltose, and sucrose) are believed to be inactive ingredients. If you want skip the sweetness and stick with the phytonutrients of the plant, then the essential oil may offer an intriguing alternative. Manuka oil […]

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What Is Dragon Fruit Good For? Many Benefits Are Bogus

Superfoodly — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:00:12 +0000

[toc]If you haven’t seen it for sale, you’re not alone. It’s nearly impossible to find in the US at grocery stores. Surprisingly you may be able to buy them fresh on Amazon, depending on your location. Commonly known as pitaya, as well as other names like dragon pearl fruit and cactus fruit, a quick Googling of this so called superfood will produce a laundry list of sensationalized headlines, which are coming from noteworthy media outlets and other authority sources. Our […]

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10 Frankincense Oil Uses & Bizarre Benefits

Superfoodly — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:00:29 +0000

[toc]What is it used for? The Christian meaning or history of it may be the first thing which comes to mind. Especially around Christmas. It was not in the form of oil, but “gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh” were what was presented by the wise men (magi) sometime after the birth of Jesus. While the reasons for these three specific gifts are not listed in the texts, they each have deep symbolic meanings elsewhere in the Bible. In the […]

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Activated Charcoal Uses May Be Harmful, Possibly Cancerous

Superfoodly — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:00:45 +0000

[toc]This substance can be used outside the body or inside of it. Its most common use is outside the body, as a membrane for filtering gas and liquids. Everyone is in agreement that it’s 100% perfectly safe for these uses. That holds true whether it’s for a large industrial application like water purification, or a small “personal” application like lining your underwear with it to reduce the smell of farts (no joke, the flatulence filtering Shreddies men’s hipsters underwear are […]

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