anokha skin care journal
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 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 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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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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Peppermint (Mentha piperta) is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint. Although it is native to Europe and the Middle East, it is now widely cultivated throughout the world. Peppermint may date as ...
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is an herbaceous plant of the ginger family which is native to South Asia. Although it is widely used as a spice in South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine, it is treasure...
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