anokha skin care journal

the double cleanse

double cleansing is exactly what it appears to be – cleansing the face twice. but given the challenges (for some of us) of completing even a single cleanse, why would anyone opt to do it twice, dur...

winter skin

ah, winter: cold winds, low humidity, and dry skin. we can't help with the first two items, but we do know a bit about that dry stuff. winter skin is that unhappy, shivery state when your skin beco...

ingredient focus: oatmeal

oatmeal nourishes the inside of our bodies – but it’s also a wonderfully gentle and effective ingredient for our skin. read on to discover more about why this beauty is too good to save for breakfa...

ingredient focus: Cambrian blue clay

it’s the star ingredient in our new blue clay clarifying masque – Cambrian blue clay. but what makes this rare clay so special, where do we find it, and how else can it be used? read on and get rea...

the big C (cleansing)

cleansing is the critical first step in keeping your skin, well, clean.  here’s why and how.

the cycle of hyperpigmentation

the desire for clear, glowing skin transcends culture, age, and fashion. even, bright skin free of blemishes and pigmentation gives an impression of youth and health. how do we get that glow withou...

oatmeal

oatmeal is a gentle and highly beneficial grain used for thousands of years in skin care. it was first discovered among the remains of the 12th Dynasty in Egypt, dating back to around 2000 BC. the ...