anokha skin care journal

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...

ingredient focus: ylang ylang

ylang ylang is different. unlike most other essential oils, ylang ylang has varying grades that are produced by different methods, each of which in turn is suited for a different purpose. the resul...

ingredient focus: bakuchiol

bakuchiol is one of the most exciting natural actives to arrive on the scene. believed to be a natural retinol alternative in the treatment of fine lines, pigmentation, and acne, this botanical bea...

dry oils

you may have heard of “dry oils” – these aren’t oils which have been magically transformed into powders, but rather describe their characteristic of being quickly absorbed while leaving the skin so...

lymphatic massage and drainage

it’s all the rage – facial massage and lymphatic drainage. while we admit to having our fair share of facial rollers and devices on our shelves, we wanted to explore how and why this old-time remed...

summer skin

it’s officially summer, beauty – at least here in the northern hemisphere. in addition to ice cream, strapless dresses, and long days, summer brings new challenges to our skin. if the thought of ch...

ingredient focus: elderberry

elderberry is one of the most prized natural remedies for colds and the flu. but did you know that it also plays a role in skincare? look under the surface of many skincare products and you’ll find...

male versus female skin: how it differs and why it matters

as if there weren’t enough differences between men and women, we now have to think about how our skin differs, too. testosterone, facial hair, and sebum are just the beginning of the story. to lear...