anokha skin care journal

beauty sleep

sleep is one of the most critical elements of beauty, and there's data to prove it: a recent study showed that poor sleep quality can accelerate signs of skin aging and weaken the skin's ability to...

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 ...

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.

a bit of oil

forget everything you thought you knew about skincare - oil is not the enemy. when layered into your daily skincare routine, nourishing facial oils work in harmony with your body to reveal your ski...

finding balance

ayurveda, the "science of life", aims to help us achieve balance between the mind and body. although the solution is often multifaceted, its route becomes clear once the cause is identified. read o...

what's a dosha and which one am I?

the essential idea is simple: because the mind and body are completely connected, the mind is capable of healing and transforming the body. by cultivating our own awareness, we can bring our mind ...

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 ...

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...