anokha skin care journal

ingredient focus: arnica

it’s used before and after surgery to improve wound healing, limit bleeding and swelling, and reduce pain. but does arnica really have the scientific chops to back these claims? we dive into the me...

skin cycling

you may have heard the popular term, but don’t know what it means: “skin cycling”. briefly, skin cycling refers to applying active skincare products on specific days, then allowing the skin to rest...

ingredient focus: rice

in addition to being a universal food staple and symbol of fertility, rice is a key player in the beauty world. rice powder is an excellent exfoliant, and rice bran oil moisturizes and brightens th...

ingredient focus: beeswax

beeswax, an ubiquitous ingredient in cosmetic preparations, is typically used as a thickening agent, emollient, and humectant. also believed to have healing properties, it’s commonly found in cosme...

medicinal plants for wound healing and scars

the use of medicinal plants for wound healing and scar treatment dates to ancient times. the basis for use of many of those original plants have been studied scientifically and verified. with the i...

ingredient focus: rosehip

the Andean Indians of Chile have long relied on the power of rosehip seed oil as part of their medicinal, skin, and hair regimens. in recent years, rosehip seed oil has made its way into skincare p...

ingredient focus: coenzyme Q10

also known as ubiquinone, coenzyme Q10 is a lipid molecule found in almost all living cells. although it was originally thought to have a role only in the transfer of energy, it’s now known to func...

the skin's microbiome: what it is and why it matters

as the body’s largest organ, the skin is colonized by diverse group of microorganisms, many of which are harmless or even beneficial. when this ecosystem of the skin is in balance, we have healthy,...

ingredient focus: propanediol

you may have noticed this little ingredient tucked away on ingredient labels: propanediol. while it may sound like a scary synthetic chemical, propanediol is actually derived from corn sugar and is...

ingredient focus: sandalwood

sandalwood is one of those ingredients that seems to have everything – a rich history, an intoxicating scent, and incredible efficacy on multiple levels. here we delve into the science and uses of ...