anokha skin care journal

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...

sensitive beauty: how to care for sensitive skin

a little sensitive, beauty? we are, too. sensitive skin has it tough – everything seems to make us red, itchy, or bumpy. but fear not – we’re here to dispel the myths and provide you with some guid...

(50) shades of clay: how and why to choose and use a clay masque

so, there aren’t really 50 shades of clay, but this fantastically underrated and humble ingredient has more nuances than you can shake a cable tie at. if there’s one thing that gets us hot and both...

slow down, beauty

forego the quick fix - the slow beauty movement is officially here. slowing down forces us to re-examine our lives and our choices, in every respect. when it comes to natural beauty, however, this...

be clean, beauty

what is clean beauty? we’re not entirely sure, either, but we do know that the definition varies from one brand to the next. we think that clean should refer not only to the ingredients in the bea...

ingredient focus: rose

the alluring rose has a rich cultural history of beauty remedies dating back to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. the Romans used rose petals to perfume their baths, and the original...

all pro, never anti

we’re not big fans of skin care products that claim to be “anti-aging”. aging is the most natural aspect of human existence, so rather than trying to fight it, we believe in embracing and enhancin...

layers of skin care

using the right skin care products can be beneficial to your skin's health - and how you apply and layer them matters, too. curious about how to layer your products? read on, beauty.