Skin: natural care, explained
Cleansing, toning and caring for skin with botanicals, with what the research shows for each ingredient.
Good skin care is mostly gentle and consistent: clean without stripping, keep the barrier comfortable, and protect it from the day. These guides look at the botanicals in that routine one at a time and separate traditional use from tested results.
- Acne basics: what helps, what makes it worse, and where herbs fitDermatologist-backed habits for acne-prone skin, why picking leads to marks, the role of tea tree and neem, and when to see a doctor.2 min read
- Aloe vera on skin: tradition and evidenceWhat is inside aloe gel, why it feels soothing and hydrating, and how strong the evidence really is.2 min read
- Green tea in skin care: EGCG and what it can doThe catechins behind green tea's reputation, what reviews say about topical EGCG for oily skin and sun-stressed skin, and its stability problem.1 min read
- Not all natural oils are equal: olive, sunflower and coconut on skinWhat a well-known skin barrier study found about olive and sunflower oils, why fatty acid balance matters and how to choose an oil for massage and dry skin.2 min read
- Oily skin in Indian weather: a routine that balances without strippingWhy oily skin needs gentle care, a morning and night routine for humid Indian weather and the herbal ingredients that suit oily skin.1 min read
- Pudina: peppermint and the science of coolWhy mint feels cold without lowering skin temperature, how menthol works on the TRPM8 receptor, and how to use mint in face and body care safely.1 min read
- Tea tree oil for blemish-prone skin: what the trials showTwo clinical trials, one comparison with benzoyl peroxide and one against placebo, and what they mean for everyday face care.2 min read
- Tulsi: holy basil in skin careTulsi's place in Indian homes, what reviews say about its antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds, and how it fits into face and bath care.1 min read