The Journal
Letters from the studio. Quiet rituals, seasonal botanicals, and notes on skin.
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
The idea of cleansing oily skin with more oil seems backwards. But the chemistry makes it straightforward -- and the results for a wide...
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How to Use a Clay Mask (And How Often): The Complete Guide
Clay masks are among the most effective tools for managing oily, combination, and congested skin -- when used correctly. Used too often...
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Body Cream vs Body Lotion: What Your Skin Actually Needs
Walk into any pharmacy and you will find more body moisturisers than you know what to do with. Body creams, body lotions, body butters,...
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How to Use a Hair Serum for Scalp and Hair Health: A Complete Guide
A hair serum sits between your regular conditioning routine and a targeted scalp treatment. Used correctly, it delivers concentrated hy...
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Bakuchiol vs Retinol: Which Is Better for Your Skin?
Retinol has been the gold standard anti-aging ingredient in skincare for decades. But a growing body of clinical research suggests that...
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