The Journal
Letters from the studio. Quiet rituals, seasonal botanicals, and notes on skin.
Do You Really Need to Double Cleanse?
Double cleansing removes the sunscreen and makeup water leaves behind. Who actually needs it, who can skip it, and how to do it without s...
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Do Eye Creams Actually Work? A Grown-Up Look
Do eye creams work? An honest look at what they can do for thin under eye skin, what they cannot, and why caffeine keeps showing up on th...
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Rosehip Seed Oil for Skin: What It Really Does
Rosehip seed oil for skin: linoleic acid, natural vitamin A precursors, and how a lightweight organic facial oil fits into a fragrance-fr...
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Sea Buckthorn Oil for Skin: The Omega-7 Oil
Sea buckthorn oil is rich in omega-7 (palmitoleic acid), the fatty acid your skin already makes. Here is how it can support a calm, hydra...
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What Marula Oil Does for Your Skin
Marula oil for skin: a light, fast-absorbing oil rich in oleic acid and antioxidants. What it does, how to use it, and how it compares to...
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Whisper Face Serum: Lightweight Hydration with Kalahari Melon Seed Oil
A lightweight, fast-absorbing oil rich in linoleic acid that hydrates without clogging pores. Why it works for oily and dry skin alike.
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Oil Cleansing: How It Works and Why It's Good for All Skin Types
Quick answerOil cleansing works because like dissolves like: a cleansing oil dissolves sebum, sunscreen, and makeup without stripping ...
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How to Use a Clay Mask (And How Often): The Complete Guide
Quick answerApply an even layer to a clean face, avoiding the eyes and lips, and leave it on for 10-15 minutes, rinsing before it drie...
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Body Cream vs Body Lotion: What Your Skin Actually Needs
Quick answerThe main difference is the oil-to-water ratio: body lotions are mostly water, so they absorb quickly and suit daily use on...
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