Skin Care – Superfoodly

How To Use Rosemary Water For Hair Growth

John — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:57:01 +0000

If you are one of the millions who watch the short clips all over the internet, you have certainly come across the ones that swear by Rosemary to help grow hair. Some of these short videos pertain to a spray, some pertain to oil and others talk about shampoo. [toc] What are the facts? Can you actually use Rosemary that you grow in your garden to help your hair to regrow? Well, we have some advice from a board-certified dermatologist, […]

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Best Essential Oils for Your Skin

John — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:31:35 +0000

[toc] If you’re tired of expensive face lotions and skin creams that don’t work all that well then you should go to the source. If you read the ingredients list on any quality lotion or cream, it will list some of the more common essential oils. But the trouble is that these have been added to the creams in such minute amounts, while the rest of the cream or lotion is just filler. Instead, skip the expensive creams and lotions […]

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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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Benefits of Yarrow Tea and Oil Scientifically Examined

Superfoodly — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:00:14 +0000

[toc]What is yarrow? Native to the temperate zones of Europe, Asia, and North America, this flowering plant can be found in sunny meadows with well-drained soil. Growing up to 3 feet in height, it has fernlike leaves and at least one head made up of 15 to 25 white flowers, each of being no bigger than a dime. Known for its hardiness and extensive rhizome (root) system which extends in all directions, many consider it to be an evasive weed. […]

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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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Review: Mustard Bath Recipes Don’t Detox, But They Do This

Superfoodly — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:00:04 +0000

[toc]No, we are not talking about the street drug of the same name. Using real bath salts for soaking in the tub after a long day is as popular now as it was hundreds of years ago. Their history Therapeutic soaking baths date back to the Biblical days, though the “new” recipe of using Epsom salt has been around since the 17th century. That’s when a certain mineral salt containing magnesium, sulfur and oxygen (MgSO4) was discovered, in the town […]

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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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