anokha skin care journal
native to India and Indonesia, the kukui nut eventually migrated to Brazil and Hawaii. translated as "light" or "enlightenment" from the Hawaiian, the oil from this little nugget has been used to b...
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coconut oil is one of those ingredients that has garnered swathes of gushing press in recent years, with everyone from celebrity stylists to beauty and wellness bloggers hyping it as a wonder ingre...
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how do we preserve nature's bounty in a way that maintains the quality of the ingredients and product, without harming the user? preservatives are a thorny issue for both manufacturers and consumer...
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bergamot has been shown in scientific studies to reduce anxiety and depression, act as an anti-microbial, decrease serum cortisol levels, and lower blood pressure. bergamot’s antibacterial and bala...
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ylang ylang is a scented flower derived from a tropical tree native to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, although it has also been introduced to China, India, and Africa. although ylang ylan...
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carrier oils are used to dilute essential oils prior to application to the skin, as essential oils and absolutes may cause severe irritation or sensitization of the skin when applied directly. whi...
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clary sage is treasured for it scent and medicinal properties. learn more about its many uses in skincare routines and clean beauty.
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lavender is prized for its healing properties and its wide use in natural skincare routines. learn more about this natural ingredient of clean beauty.
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modern medicine recognizes the antihistaminic and antibacterial properties of the fruit itself, while the leaves and stems are also noted to have antibacterial properties. the oil derived from the ...
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geranium oil is derived from Pelargonium graveolens, which is believed to be originally from Egypt. from there, it spread to South Africa, Madagascar, Morocco, France, and India. both the ancient G...
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