How Zi Zai Started:

I hate to itch.

In fact, if anyone ever wanted to torture me or cause me to go temporarily insane, all they would need to do is brush a leaf of poison ivy against my skin and then sit back . Mayhem would ensue.

The idea to start an herbal dermatology products company had been incubating in the back of my mind for years.  In 1999, I interned at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the People’s Republic of China.  I studied under the director of dermatology and was thoroughly impressed with the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine in treating skin problems.  I thought it was quite a shame that there were so few topical Chinese herbal products available on the market in the U.S.  “Somebody should do something about that,” I thought.

Then in September 2008 I decided my idea had to come to life.  I was swimming in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of southeast Florida the day after a hurricane had passed through.  I thought body surfing in the big waves was a blast, but I didn’t realize that the same forces that caused the fun waves also caused bacteria from sewage to get churned up into the water.  I developed an intensely itchy rash that I was convinced would land me in the psyche ward – the itching drove me mad!  When I returned from that trip, Zi Zai Dermatology was born.

My heart went out to all those who suffer from chronic skin afflictions (like psoriasis and acne), especially itchy ones (like eczema and seborrheic dermatitis).  There aren’t many safe, natural products to help ease the discomfort.  So I set out to formulate effective products that could be used safely for long periods of time.

New Product Ideas Come From You

Today I continue to design new products based on the needs of my patients, input from consumers, and my own personal experiences.  Benjamin Franklin was most observant when he said “necessity is the mother of invention.”  As future needs arise, new products will become available.

Zi Zai Dermatology was launched from humble beginnings and it is part of our character as a company to stay true to who we are.  We want to stay connected to the people who use our products so we can continue to provide you with high quality solutions that serve your needs.  Want to share your own story about how our products helped you?  Have ideas on new products you would like us to formulate?  Have tips on how we can improve products currently available?  We would love to hear from you.

~Diana Hermann
Chinese Herbalist and Founder of Zi Zai Dermatology.