anokha skin care journal

ingredient focus: camellia

the camellia is a legendary flower associated with luxury. those pretty petals also hide some of the most effective components in skincare which can target photoaging, inflammation, pigmentation, a...

the skin's microbiome: what it is and why it matters

as the body’s largest organ, the skin is colonized by diverse group of microorganisms, many of which are harmless or even beneficial. when this ecosystem of the skin is in balance, we have healthy,...

ingredient focus: propanediol

you may have noticed this little ingredient tucked away on ingredient labels: propanediol. while it may sound like a scary synthetic chemical, propanediol is actually derived from corn sugar and is...

ingredient focus: sandalwood

sandalwood is one of those ingredients that seems to have everything – a rich history, an intoxicating scent, and incredible efficacy on multiple levels. here we delve into the science and uses of ...

skin barrier repair

it’s one of the most discussed topics online right now – the skin barrier. but what is the skin barrier, and why does it matter? and once the skin barrier has been damaged, is it possible to repair...

ingredient focus: hyaluronic acid

hyaluronic acid is well-known as a potent moisturizer and humectant. although a 70 kg person has 15 g of hyaluronic acid in his or her body, approximately one-third of that amount is broken down an...

ingredient focus: sea buckthorn seed oil

the first thing that strikes you about sea buckthorn oil is its color, a gorgeous deep orange red. but if the color gets your attention, so should this oil’s benefits. sea buckthorn contains almost...

the color of skincare

the natural world holds an abundance of beauty for us. but did you know that the colors of natural ingredients can also provide us with a clue to their benefits? blue, red/orange, yellow, and green...

ingredient focus: papaya seed oil

although many different fruits have been shown to possess benefits for skin health, the papaya fruit is one of the few that layers activity into every part of it, including its peel, fruit, and se...

ingredient focus: kukui nut oil

we believe in keeping life simple, especially when it comes to skincare. occasionally, we find a star ingredient that lets us do just that. meet the kukui nut, a little nugget of beauty that posses...