anokha skin care journal

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.

facial oils: what, how, when, where, & why

using a face oil may seem counterintuitive - especially for those of us who are battling oily skin - but using the correct formula can be beneficial for any skin type. Believe it or not, specific ...

sustainable beauty

we look for sustainable products in our everyday household items - metal straws, shopper totes, reusable water bottles - so why not carry this practice over into our beauty routines?from ethical s...

very vegan: what is vegan skin care?

The vegan lifestyle eschews products which have been derived from animals of any type, including meat, dairy, and honey. But what about vegan skincare? Vegan skincare implies that the products do n...

ingredient focus: papaya

all praise the papaya - in addition to being a delicious vegan fruit, it contains papain, one of the most useful enzymes known to man. skin soother, infection-fighter, inflammation eradicator, oxid...

ingredient focus: kukui

native to India and Indonesia, the kukui nut eventually migrated to Brazil and Hawaii. translated as "light" or "enlightenment" from the Hawaiian, the oil from this little nugget has been used to b...

ingredient focus: lotus flower

the lotus flower has been treasured throughout history as a sacred symbol of purity and vitality. but you may not know its hidden secrets: the lotus flower can lend its grace from head to toe, wit...

superfoods for your face

superfoods are everywhere and in everything. but what are they, really, and what makes them think they're so special? and why are they in skincare? before smearing any more of your breakfast bowl ...

the smoking gun

you know it's bad for your health. but did know how bad it is for your skin? if you need yet another reason to quit smoking, read on.

giving thanks

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all the others.” -Cicero our founder muses about the meaning of the season.