Beauty Tips

Constipation Causes Bad Skin? What is constipation? According to Mayo clinic, constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or longer. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lists constipation as a...

The term Maskne is a combination of two words: Mask and Acne. It is a new term, referring to the acne caused by wearing the mask for an extended period. This term Maskne was firstly introduced in 2020 (during the peak of pandemic Covid-19). Maskne or Mask Acne is caused...

Does TCM Helps With Acne? Several dermatological problems like acne and eczema are now being treated with the help of Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. This holistic approach is being practiced in China for over 4000 years but its popularity in other parts of the world is very recent. Since...

Coix Seed or Job’s Tears Coix seeds or better known as Job's tears or Chinese Pearl Barley is a common herb in TCM. They are considered slightly cold in nature, bland in taste and are used in TCM to clear heat and resolve dampness. The herb is thought to move...

How does our menstrual cycle affect our skin? Did you know that our menstrual cycle affects our skin? You may have noticed that your skin is glowy, hydrated and then it totally changes 1 week after to being oilier and more prone to breakouts even though you did not do...