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...
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Erum Ilyas, MD, MBE, FAAD
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Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Sep 5
- 1 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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 26, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is known for its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. Read more... Topics What is tea tree oil? How does tea tree oil...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 25, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 8 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
Emu Oil
Emu oil is one of those ingredients that those looking for anti-inflammatory effects in their products may seek. Read more... Topics...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
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 15, 2022
- 3 min
Hair Masks
Hair masks can coat the cuticle of the hair to make the scaly surface of the hair follicle less apparent. Read more... Topics Do DIY hair...
Dr. Erum Ilyas
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Home Remedies for Hair Loss
I researched each at-home remedy that patients have told me they have tried to see if any had any scientific research behind it. Read...
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