anokha skin care journal

slow down, beauty

forego the quick fix - the slow beauty movement is officially here. slowing down forces us to re-examine our lives and our choices, in every respect. when it comes to natural beauty, however, this...

be clean, beauty

what is clean beauty? we’re not entirely sure, either, but we do know that the definition varies from one brand to the next. we think that clean should refer not only to the ingredients in the bea...

ingredient focus: rose

the alluring rose has a rich cultural history of beauty remedies dating back to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. the Romans used rose petals to perfume their baths, and the original...

all pro, never anti

we’re not big fans of skin care products that claim to be “anti-aging”. aging is the most natural aspect of human existence, so rather than trying to fight it, we believe in embracing and enhancin...

layers of skin care

using the right skin care products can be beneficial to your skin's health - and how you apply and layer them matters, too. curious about how to layer your products? read on, beauty.

facial oils: what, how, when, where, & why

using a face oil may seem counterintuitive - especially for those of us who are battling oily skin - but using the correct formula can be beneficial for any skin type. Believe it or not, specific ...

sustainable beauty

we look for sustainable products in our everyday household items - metal straws, shopper totes, reusable water bottles - so why not carry this practice over into our beauty routines?from ethical s...

very vegan: what is vegan skin care?

The vegan lifestyle eschews products which have been derived from animals of any type, including meat, dairy, and honey. But what about vegan skincare? Vegan skincare implies that the products do n...

ingredient focus: papaya

all praise the papaya - in addition to being a delicious vegan fruit, it contains papain, one of the most useful enzymes known to man. skin soother, infection-fighter, inflammation eradicator, oxid...

ingredient focus: pomegranate

from ancient Egypt to modern times, the pomegranate has been worshipped as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. used as a natural remedy for over 3000 years, the pomegranate has re-emerged as the ...