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anokha skin care journal

the smoking gun

the smoking gun

the smoking gun

the smoking gun

you know it's bad for your health. but did know how bad it is for your skin? if you need yet another reason to quit smoking, read on.

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ingredient focus: bergamot

ingredient focus: bergamot

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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pitta season

pitta season

pitta season is the predominant dosha of the summer season. it is associated with heat, energy, and fire. key words associated with pitta dosha include hot, light, acidic, intense, transformative, ...

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kapha season

kapha season

kapha season is now officially upon us, running from the last part of the winter through spring. moisture associated with melting snow and frequent rainfalls are typical of this time.  key words as...

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vata season

vata season

vata season occurs during the late fall and winter, and is termed such because it carries the same qualities as those seen in people with a predominantly vata dosha: cold, dry, light, clear, and mo...

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ingredient focus: clary sage

ingredient focus: clary sage

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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ingredient focus: lavender

ingredient focus: lavender

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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ingredient focus: lemon

ingredient focus: lemon

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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ingredient focus: geranium

ingredient focus: geranium

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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ingredient focus: sandalwood

ingredient focus: sandalwood

sandalwood (Santalum album), which has been said to bring one closer to the divine, is the name of a class of woods.  sandalwood trees are indigenous to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lank...

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