anokha skin care journal

why we're nuts about almonds

almonds are oval-shaped bits of delicious goodness that are also ridiculously beneficial for your skin. read on to discover their secrets and gifts.

carrier oils

carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils prior to application to the skin, as essential oils and absolutes may cause severe irritation or sensitization of the skin when applied directly.  whi...

ingredient focus: cucumber

more than just an ingredient for your daily salad, the humble cucumber has tremendous therapeutic and cosmetic benefits. possessing minerals, fatty acids, and vitamins, the cucumber’s leaves, fruit...

rosacea

an estimated 16 million Americans have rosacea, a chronic inflammatory condition marked by redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead. there’s no definite cause and no cure, but if you suffer f...

about exfoliation

if you don’t routinely exfoliate your skin, you’re missing out on one of the most effective steps towards skin health. exfoliation lifts dead skin cells, allowing the rest of your products to penet...

ingredient focus: yuzu

commonly steeped in tea or used in a ritual ceremony to ward off evil spirits, yuzu is an enticing and deliciously fragrant citrus fruit. yuzu fruit also plays a starring role in skincare, with its...

skincare for menopause

menopause is marked by a number of changes in a woman’s body. while most attention is understandably devoted to the more dramatic vasomotor symptoms of weight gain, night sweats, and hot flashes, o...

the double cleanse

double cleansing is exactly what it appears to be – cleansing the face twice. but given the challenges (for some of us) of completing even a single cleanse, why would anyone opt to do it twice, dur...

glass skin

it’s a Korean beauty ideal: glass skin. but what is glass skin, why do we all want it, and how do we achieve it? while some may consider glass skin to simply be a passing K-beauty trend, it’s funda...

ingredient focus: lavender

lavender is a violet-blue flower with one of the most recognized scents in the world. but behind that calming fragrance, lavender hosts a number of phytochemicals that provide it with significant a...