anokha skin care journal

ingredient focus: elderberry

elderberry is one of the most prized natural remedies for colds and the flu. but did you know that it also plays a role in skincare? look under the surface of many skincare products and you’ll find...

male versus female skin: how it differs and why it matters

as if there weren’t enough differences between men and women, we now have to think about how our skin differs, too. testosterone, facial hair, and sebum are just the beginning of the story. to lear...

ingredient focus: plum

a relative newbie on the beauty scene, the plum is already a favorite in the beauty world for its benefits for both skin and hair. it boasts a remarkably high concentration of vitamin E and protect...

ingredient focus: lychee

it’s one of the stars in our new lotus & lychee facial crème and white tea & lychee toner – lychee fruit. small and sweet, this diminutive beauty is a powerhouse of activity. from scavengin...

winter skin

ah, winter: cold winds, low humidity, and dry skin. we can't help with the first two items, but we do know a bit about that dry stuff. winter skin is that unhappy, shivery state when your skin beco...

ingredient focus: oatmeal

oatmeal nourishes the inside of our bodies – but it’s also a wonderfully gentle and effective ingredient for our skin. read on to discover more about why this beauty is too good to save for breakfa...

the benefits of a clay mask

clay masques may very well be one of the most under-appreciated products in your skincare routine. if you aren’t masque-ing at least weekly, you’re missing out on the opportunity to reset your skin...

the ultimate anokha gift guide

because 2020 was very much about being home and safe, our gift ideas for this season follow the same theme of feeling nurtured. we've picked items from a few of my favorite countries since we don't...

ingredient focus: Centella asiatica

it’s one of our all-time favorite botanicals – gotu kola, or Centella asiatica. diminutive and unassuming, this little shrub packs a host of benefits into every part of its leaves and roots. some s...

ingredient focus: Cambrian blue clay

it’s the star ingredient in our new blue clay clarifying masque – Cambrian blue clay. but what makes this rare clay so special, where do we find it, and how else can it be used? read on and get rea...