Pharmacist Nyrah

Trying to fade a scar? Here’s the pharmacist-approved routine👇 🩹 Silicone Scar Sheets (Daytime use): These are gold-standard for healing scars — they flatten, fade & smooth over time by locking in moisture. ✔️ Apply to clean, dry skin ✔️ Wear for 12–24 hours a day ✔️ Reuse for up to 7 days (wash gently!) ✔️ Use daily for 8–12 weeks 🌙 Cicaplast Baume B5 (Night use): Use this barrier-repair cream when you’re not wearing the sheet — especially at night. It’s packed with panthenol + Madecassoside to calm redness and repair skin. ❌ Don’t layer the cream under the sheet — it won’t stick ✅ Be consistent 🧴 And always apply SPF during the day — scars darken in sunlight! #Scars #scarhealing #SiliconeScarSheet #CicaplastBaumeB5 #SkincareTips #PharmacistApproved #AcneScars #PostSurgeryCare #skinrepair #keloidscar #CapCut

Period Hacks Every Girl Should Know 👇 💊 Naproxen = game-changer for painful cramps 💧 Tranexamic Acid = reduces heavy bleeding (not a painkiller!) ⏳ Norethisterone = delay your period for that holiday or big event 😩 PMS mood swings, breast pain & bloating? Try 👉 Magnesium + Vitamin E + B6 + Castor oil (topical for cramps!) 🎓 Pharmacist-approved tips to make your cycle less miserable. #periodtips #pharmacist #heavyperiods #womenshealth

#ad As a pharmacist (and a bit of a label detective 👀), I always read the ingredient list on products — especially when it comes to baby skincare. Most wipes may look the same… but did you know some contain up to 9 ingredients, including fragrance and preservatives that can irritate delicate skin? 🧪 Today I did a Purity Test on 3 popular baby wipes. • Wipe A & C? Cloudy, foamy water = added surfactants • WaterWipes® (Wipe B)? Just 2 ingredients: 99.9% water + fruit extract = crystal-clear water 💧 That’s why WaterWipes® are the closest thing to cotton wool and water — and gentle enough for newborns. 👼✨ 📦 Next time you shop, flip the pack. Ingredients matter. Your baby’s skin deserves the purest care 💙 #ad @WaterWipes #WaterWipes #PharmacistApproved #BabySkincare #MumTips #SensitiveSkin #NewbornCare #IngredientCheck #HealthWithNyrah

Signs of LOW IRON most people ignore 🩸👇 Feeling tired no matter how much you sleep? Struggling to focus, getting dizzy, or short of breath during simple tasks? 🧠 These are classic signs of iron deficiency — and it’s more common than you think, especially in women. 🔍 Other symptoms include: • Pale skin or dark under-eyes • Brittle nails or hair thinning • Cold hands and feet • Restless legs at night • Fast heart rate or chest flutters If you tick a few of these, get your ferritin levels checked — not just your standard iron test. 💡 Low iron doesn’t just make you tired — it can mimic anxiety and even depression. #IronDeficiency #TiredAllTheTime #HealthTips #LowIronSigns #PharmacistApproved #HairLoss #Ferritin #WomensHealth #EnergyTips #AnemiaAwareness

Still using Bio-Oil for stretch marks? Here’s what I’d actually recommend as a pharmacist…@neutrogenaukire @Naturium @ceraveuki @NIVEA UK You want to rebuild the skin barrier and improve elasticity — and that means hyaluronic acid and ceramides are your best friends. ✅ Try CeraVe Moisturising Cream — packed with ceramides + hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and strengthen the skin. ✅ Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Lotion is another light, fast-absorbing option with hyaluronic acid. ✅ And this Naturium Retinol Body Lotion? Game changer. Retinol boosts collagen and fades older stretch marks over time. Just start slow if you’re new to it! 🧪 New one I’m testing: the NIVEA Stretch Marks Cream — the label says it has collagen-boosting peptides and Q10, but we need more ingredient breakdown and clinical studies. Collagen can’t absorb through the skin — but some oils may help improve hydration and skin tone. The firming effect? That usually comes from added peptides or retinol, not collagen itself. Stretch marks are totally normal. But if you want to fade them — consistency with the right ingredients matters more than hype. #stretchmarks #stretchmarkremoval #skincaretips

How to properly clean your vulva (from a pharmacist): Let’s clear this up — the vagina is self-cleaning. You don’t need scented soaps or fancy products. Here’s what you should do: ✔️ Use gentle, fragrance-free cleansers like Cetaphil, QV Wash, or Epaderm Ointment (yes, it works as a soap substitute — apply like a wash, rinse off). 🚫 Avoid douching — it disrupts your natural pH and increases infection risk. 🧽 Replace loofahs weekly or avoid altogether — they trap bacteria. 💧 Feeling dry? Replens vaginal moisturiser is a great hormone-free option. 🪒 Shave smart — a double-head razor helps reduce ingrown hairs and bumps. Always wash outside only (the vulva, not the vagina) and stick to warm water and gentle care. #PharmacistTips #IntimateCare #VulvaHealth #WomenHealth #SkincareTips #FeminineHygiene #TikTokPharmacist #EducationalContent @Cetaphil @Epaderm

Not all magnesium is the same!🧠💩😴 Different types = different benefits. Here’s what actually works: 💤 Magnesium Glycinate – Best for sleep, anxiety, PMS. Gentle on the gut. 💩 Magnesium Citrate – Helps relieve constipation. 🧠 Magnesium Threonate – Crosses the blood-brain barrier; good for focus, memory, brain fog. 💪 Magnesium Malate – Great for fatigue, sore muscles, fibromyalgia. 🔥 Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom salts) – Best for baths to relax muscles. 🚫 Magnesium Oxide – Cheap but poorly absorbed. Only good as a laxative. 🧴 Always check the label—your body absorbs them differently depending on the form. #magnesium101 #magnesiumbenefits #MagnesiumTypes #PharmacistExplains #SupplementsThatWork #SleepTips #AnxietySupport #ConstipationRelief #TikTokHealthTips

Strawberry legs? 🍓 Let’s fix that. You know those tiny dark dots on your legs that look like strawberry seeds? That’s keratin buildup, clogged pores, or ingrown hairs—and they don’t stand a chance once you know how to treat them 💅🏽 Here’s your smooth-leg survival kit 🧴👇 ✨ Exfoliate – Use a chemical exfoliant like salicylic acid or glycolic acid 2–3x a week to unclog those pores. Physical scrubs? Only if they’re gentle! 🪒 Shave smarter – Always shave with the grain, use a sharp razor, and don’t skip shaving gel (no dry shaving here please 😩) 🚿 Warm water > Hot – Hot showers dry out skin, which can make it worse. 💧 Moisturise daily – Try creams with lactic acid or urea to smooth and hydrate. 🧼 Try a benzoyl peroxide wash if clogged follicles or folliculitis is the cause. 👩🏽‍⚕️ Pharmacist tip: If it’s stubborn, it might be keratosis pilaris or folliculitis—treatable, but might need targeted skincare or a prescription cream. 🧡 Don’t be embarrassed. Most people have it. And it’s so treatable once you know what’s going on. Comment “🍓” if you’ve had this before or want a full routine! #StrawberryLegs #SmoothSkinTips #Pharmacist @CeraVe @First Aid Beauty @The INKEY List #SkincareThatWorks #bodycareroutine #KeratosisPilaris #IngrownHairFix #LegCareTips #StrawberryLegsCure @Eucerin US #SkincareTikTok #glowuproutine

Think your skin breakout is just acne? Think again. It might actually be a fungal infection — and treating it like regular acne will make it worse. 👇 🌀 Ringworm – not a worm! It’s a contagious fungal rash that forms a red, ring-like pattern. 🔥 Fungal acne – technically Malassezia folliculitis — tiny, itchy bumps often mistaken for pimples. 👣 Athlete’s foot – thrives in sweaty socks and gym showers. Cracking, peeling, and itching between toes? Classic sign. 🌫 Tinea versicolor – patches of lighter or darker skin, often on your back or chest, that won’t tan normally. ✅ Treat with antifungal creams or washes (like ketoconazole or selenium sulfide). 🚫 Don’t use steroid creams unless prescribed — they can make it worse. 💡 See your pharmacist or doctor for a diagnosis if unsure! #PharmacistExplains #FungalInfection #FungalAcne #Ringworm #AthletesFoot #TineaVersicolor #SkinEducation #PharmacyTips #tiktokdoc

What would happen if you took magnesium for just 2 weeks? 👀 You’d probably sleep better, feel calmer, and stop craving sugar nonstop. Magnesium powers 300+ processes in your body — from sleep and stress to digestion and hormone balance. Most people are deficient and don’t even know it. By day 14? You might finally wake up without feeling wired or tired. 🧠 But only if you take the right type (most people get it wrong). 💬 Comment “Advice” and I’ll tell you the best one for sleep, anxiety, and energy. #magnesium #magnesiumdeficiency #magnesiumglycinate

Hayfever is real bad this year im dying 😭😭 #hayfever #pharmacist #hayfeverrelief

Over the counter pharmacy treatments for hayfever, Athletes foot and bloating! Speak to your GP if over the counter treatments do not work and you are experiencing symptoms longer than 3 weeks! #guthealth #hayfever #athletesfoot #pharmacist #pharmacy

Pharmacy Hacks Every Female NEEDs to know 💊 #femalehealth #yeastinfection #heavyperiods

The most popular pharmacy over the counter medicines for minor health conditions 🩺 Which medicine for which symptom? Let’s break it down! 💥 Migraine attack? Sumatriptan (like Migraleve or Migratan) is your fast-acting rescue – especially when pain, nausea, and light sensitivity hit. 💩 Sudden loose stools or diarrhoea? Loperamide (Imodium) helps calm the gut quickly and reduce urgency. 🔥 Heartburn or bloating? Simeticone + antacids (like Rennie or Gaviscon) soothe trapped gas and acid reflux fast. 🌪️ Feeling dizzy or sick while travelling? Antihistamines like cinnarizine (Stugeron) or hyoscine (Kwells) help with motion sickness and inner ear balance. ⚠️ Pharmacist tip: If your symptoms are severe, frequent, or come with red flags (vomiting blood, weight loss, numbness, vision loss, or fever) — don’t self-treat. Speak to your GP for further investigation. #pharmacy #pharmacist #migraines

what’s the best thing for dark circles?👩‍⚕️💬 Not all dark circles are the same 👀 — so one cream won’t work for everyone. Here’s how to tell what type you have (and what actually works): 🔸 Pigmented circles (brown/purple)? 🧬 Often genetic or from rubbing/sun ✅ Use vitamin C or niacinamide ✨ Try: La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar, Inkey List Brighten-i @L'Oréal Paris UK @Olay Skin Care 🔸 Puffy eyes? 😴 From sleep, salt or allergies ✅ Go for caffeine creams + cold rollers ✨ Try: The Ordinary Caffeine 5%, Boots Caffeine Eye Cream 🔸 Hollow/sunken eyes? ⌛ Usually from ageing or weight loss ✅ Look for hyaluronic acid + retinol ✨ Try: CeraVe Eye Repair, Medik8 Retinol Eye TR ☀️ No matter the cause — SPF daily is non-negotiable! UV rays make it worse. #PharmacistApproved #DarkCircles #EyeCreamTips #HealthWithNyrah #SkinEducation #TikTokSkinTips #SkincareExplained @The INKEY List

Cold sores that keep coming back?👄 You might be missing this trick… As soon as you feel that tingling or burning, dab a drop of diluted Lugol’s Iodine directly onto the area using a clean cotton bud. It helps kill the virus on contact and may reduce the size and duration of the cold sore. 🧪 Pro tip: Always dilute it (1 drop in a few drops of water) to avoid skin irritation — and use it at the first sign of a flare-up for best results. #coldsores #coldsorehacks #pharmacist

Got itchy, cracked feet or yellow toenails? It could be a fungal infection 👣🦠 Here’s how to treat it (pharmacist-approved): 🧴 Miconazole or Clotrimazole – great for athlete’s foot (apply twice daily for at least 2 weeks) 💪 Terbinafine – more potent, works faster (often once daily) 💅 Nailner Pen – targets fungal nail infections + helps reduce yellow discoloration Pharmacist tip: ✔️ Wash + dry feet thoroughly ✔️ Don’t share towels ✔️ Stick to treatment daily — even if symptoms improve ✔️ Use antifungal spray or powder in shoes Treat early, stay consistent = clear skin + healthy nails 👣✨ #FungalInfection #AthletesFoot #ToenailFungus #PharmacistApproved #FootCareTips #Miconazole #Terbinafine #Nailner #HealthWithNyrah

Losing more hair than usual?🧴 Here’s what your body might be missing👇 🧠 Vitamin D – Low levels = weak follicles. Get your sunshine vitamin! 🩸 Iron – No iron = no oxygen = no growth. Especially crucial during heavy periods. 💅 Biotin (B7) – The OG hair vitamin. Supports keratin and follicle strength. ⚖️ Zinc – Regulates oil glands and repairs hair tissue. These 4 nutrients are ESSENTIAL if you want thicker, fuller hair from the inside out 🧬 🎯 Pharmacist tip: Always check your levels first. Supplement smart – not blindly. Save + share this with someone who’s tired of shedding 🧖‍♀️💬 #HairLossHelp #HairGrowthTips #hairvitamins #pharmacist

Are you taking your vitamins at the wrong time?⏰🧠 Timing matters more than you think — and as a pharmacist, I see this mistake every day. 🟡 Vitamin D & B12 – Take in the morning. They boost energy and help regulate your body clock — taking them too late can disturb sleep. 🟥 Iron – Take on an empty stomach with vitamin C (like OJ) to boost absorption. Avoid tea, coffee, or dairy for 2 hours — they block iron. 🔵 Magnesium – Best before bed. It calms your nervous system, eases muscle tension, and supports deep sleep. 🟢 Multivitamin – Take with your biggest meal (especially one with healthy fats) to absorb fat-soluble vitamins properly. ⚪ Zinc – Take with food. Taking it alone can make you nauseous. ⚫ Calcium – Split your dose if taking more than 500mg. Your body can only absorb so much at once. Also: Don’t take it within 4 hours of thyroid meds or iron — they compete for absorption. 🟤 Omega-3s – Take with meals, ideally one with fat to improve absorption. 🧬 Probiotics – First thing in the morning on an empty stomach so they reach your gut without interference. 💡 It’s not just what you take — it’s when you take it. Small tweaks = better energy, better sleep, better results. Follow @healthwithnyrah for more pharmacist-approved tips 👩🏽‍⚕️💊✨ #vitaminroutine #pharmacisttips #vitamintiming #healthtok #guthealth #magnesiumbenefits #irondeficiency #b12 #vitaminddeficiency #multivitamin #omegafattyacids #calcium #CapCut

you struggle with bloating, anxiety, or gut issues, let’s talk about 5 healing foods backed by real science (not trends) 👇🧠💛 1️⃣ Oatmeal & Bananas for Acid Reflux Sick of that burning feeling after meals? Oatmeal and bananas are low-acid, soothing, and rich in soluble fiber — they help absorb stomach acid and coat the esophagus. 📚 PubMed Ref: Oatmeal can reduce reflux symptoms by stabilizing stomach pH and improving motility (PMID: 30922146). Bananas contain natural antacids like pectin, which improve digestion and prevent reflux. 2️⃣ Fennel Tea for Bloating Fennel relaxes your digestive muscles, reducing trapped gas and cramps. It’s a traditional remedy with modern backing. 📚 PubMed Ref: Fennel extract has been shown to reduce intestinal spasms and relieve bloating, especially in IBS (PMID: 20175853). 3️⃣ Chamomile Tea for Anxiety This isn’t just grandma’s sleepy tea. Chamomile contains apigenin, a natural compound that binds to brain receptors to ease anxiety. 📚 PubMed Ref: Chamomile was found to significantly reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder in clinical trials (PMID: 19593179). 4️⃣ Kefir for Gut Health (Probiotics) Unlike most yoghurts, kefir contains over 30 strains of beneficial bacteria and yeasts. It helps balance your gut flora, reduce inflammation, and support digestion. 📚 PubMed Ref: Kefir was shown to enhance gut microbiota diversity and improve digestive health markers (PMID: 29099763). 5️⃣ Turmeric for Digestion Curcumin (in turmeric) supports bile production and reduces gut inflammation — both essential for smooth digestion. 📚 PubMed Ref: Studies show turmeric can relieve indigestion and symptoms of IBS (PMID: 26308730). ✨ Save this for your next food shop — your body (and gut) will thank you. #guthealth #acidityrelief #bloatingtips #anxietysupport #probioticfoods #pharmacist #digestivehealth #sciencebacked #naturalremedies #chamomile #fenneltea #turmericbenefits