anokha skin care journal

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.

going green

green beauty is nothing new but has become increasingly popular as we become more conscious about being kind to our bodies and the environment. labelling "natural" on products is unregulated, so it...

detox your skin

life in New York City can be exhilarating – the never-ending skyline, 24-hour-everything, and the sheer pulse of energy that seems to flow through the people who call this place home. but the hustl...

behind the masque

we’ve discovered the most relaxing step of your beauty skin care routine that you just might have missed. think of masques as the beauty equivalent of ditching the bra and heels after a long day i...

a bit of oil

forget everything you thought you knew about skincare - oil is not the enemy. when layered into your daily skincare routine, nourishing facial oils work in harmony with your body to reveal your ski...

lips

the skin of our lips is thinner than on almost any other part of our bodies. while facial skin may have up to 16 layers of cells, the lips have only 3-5 layers. they also lack sweat glands, which m...

the sunscreen song

it’s been nearly 20 years since Baz Luhrmann urged us all to slather on the SPF in The Sunscreen Song, and we’ve got to say, he taught us some valuable life lessons that go beyond skin protection. ...

lotions and potions: all about serums

serums are highly potent additions to your skincare regimen. they hold hydrating and potent actives which can treat targeted issues in your skin. what’s in them, how to use them, and why. 

t is for toner

toning is the next step in your skincare routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. what it is, why to use it, and how to do it.

the big C (cleansing)

cleansing is the critical first step in keeping your skin...clean.  here’s why and how.