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anokha skin care journal

preservation

preservation

preservation

preservation

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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what is natural skin care?

what is natural skin care?

what is “natural”?  how do we determine if a product or ingredient is truly natural? while there are strict requirements for use of the term "organic" in marketing, "natural" is much more loosely d...

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bergmot | anokha

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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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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peppermint | anokha

ingredient focus: peppermint

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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ingredient focus: milk

ingredient focus: milk

milk and milk products, such as yogurt, have been valued since ancient times for their soothing and luxurious properties. Cleopatra herself is said to have bathed in a concoction of milk and rose p...

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burdock root | anokha

ingredient focus: burdock root

burdock root is a robust and persistent weed known not only for its skin-healing properties, but also for its ability to ward off evil. burdock has small purple flowers which are underlaid with lar...

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