anokha skin care journal

ingredient focus: beeswax

beeswax, an ubiquitous ingredient in cosmetic preparations, is typically used as a thickening agent, emollient, and humectant. also believed to have healing properties, it’s commonly found in cosme...

medicinal plants for wound healing and scars

the use of medicinal plants for wound healing and scar treatment dates to ancient times. the basis for use of many of those original plants have been studied scientifically and verified. with the i...

ingredient focus: rosehip seed oil

the Andean Indians of Chile have long relied on the power of rosehip seed oil as part of their medicinal, skin, and hair regimens. in recent years, rosehip seed oil has made its way into skincare p...

ingredient focus: coenzyme Q10

also known as ubiquinone, coenzyme Q10 is a lipid molecule found in almost all living cells. although it was originally thought to have a role only in the transfer of energy, it’s now known to func...

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...