journal de soins de la peau anokha

antioxidants

our skin naturally uses antioxidants for protection against ultraviolet light and environmental stressors including pollution and smoking, but when the balance becomes overwhelmed, damage can occur...

ingredient focus: marula

the marula plant has played an important role in southern Africa for centuries. used for its durable wood, nutrition, and medicinal properties, it symbolizes the resilience and beauty of Africa. in...

ingredient focus: ceramides

you may not have heard of ceramides, an essential component of the lipid matrix of the skin. ceramides are a form of lipid found in the outer layer of the skin. they act as the glue that holds skin...

focus ingrédient : racine de bardane

La racine de bardane est une mauvaise herbe robuste et persistante connue non seulement pour ses propriétés cicatrisantes pour la peau, mais aussi pour sa capacité à conjurer le mal. la bardane a ...

how to hydrate

skin care is fundamentally about balance. by balancing the water and oil within the layers of our skin, we can maintain the skin’s critical barrier function to achieve truly healthy skin. the term ...

skin types

there is a tendency to oversimplify skin – normal, oily, dry, combination – without considering that it changes on a regular basis, responding to variations in the weather, our environment, and our...

anatomy and physiology of the skin

our skin changes as we age and responds to alterations in our internal and external environments. once you understand the basics of skin structure, you can learn to recognize these subtle shifts an...

focus ingrédient : grenade

de l'Egypte ancienne aux temps modernes, la grenade a été vénérée comme un symbole de fertilité et de prospérité. utilisée comme remède naturel depuis plus de 3000 ans, la grenade est réapparue com...

notes on naturals

natural skincare suffers from the misconception that natural products are less potent than their synthetic friends, and therefore will never irritate the skin and are less effective. natural skinc...

how to balm

balms can be quirky creatures. usually firm, occasionally soft, and sometimes even gel-like, balms have a myriad of uses. however, even the correct definition of a balm and its indications for use ...