skin pH

skin pH

you may have heard or read about “pH-balanced skin care” without knowing what it means or why it’s important for your skin. pH plays a significant ...

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ingredient focus: arnica

ingredient focus: arnica

it’s used before and after surgery to improve wound healing, limit bleeding and swelling, and reduce pain. but does arnica really have the scientif...

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what is skin cycling skin cycling routine anokha

skin cycling

you may have heard the popular term, but don’t know what it means: “skin cycling”. briefly, skin cycling refers to applying active skincare product...

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rice bran oil for skin

rice bran oil for skin

in addition to being a universal food staple and symbol of fertility, rice is a key player in the beauty world. rice powder is an excellent exfolia...

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beeswax for skin

beeswax for skin

beeswax, an ubiquitous ingredient in cosmetic preparations, is typically used as a thickening agent, emollient, and humectant. also believed to hav...

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rosehip seed oil

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,...

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coenzyme Q10

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...

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bakuchiol vs retinol bakuchiol serum what is bakuchiol

bakuchiol vs retinol

retinoids – retinoic acid, retinaldehyde, and retinol - are seen as the gold standard in topical antiaging ingredients, but they have some serious...

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camellia oil for face

camellia oil for the face

the camellia is a legendary flower associated with luxury. those pretty petals also hide some of the most effective components in skincare which ca...

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propanediol in skin care anokha luxury skincare

propanediol in skin care

you may have noticed this little ingredient tucked away on ingredient labels: propanediol. while it may sound like a scary synthetic chemical, prop...

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sandalwood oil for skin anokha

sandalwood oil for skin

sandalwood is one of those ingredients that seems to have everything – a rich history, an intoxicating scent, and incredible efficacy on multiple l...

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