The Lotus Journal
Why We Use the Resin: Frankincense, Boswellic Acids, and What Distillation Leaves Behind
Frankincense essential oil and frankincense resin are not the same material. One carries the scent; the other carries the boswellic acids. Here is why we infuse the whole resin, and...
Why We Use the Resin: Frankincense, Boswellic Acids, and What Distillation Leaves Behind
Frankincense essential oil and frankincense resin are not the same material. One carries the scent; the other carries the boswellic acids. Here is why we infuse the whole resin, and...
Frankincense: what it is, where it comes from, and why it takes six weeks
Frankincense is resin, not a flower. Where it comes from, why infusing the whole resin takes six weeks, and what four thousand years of use tells us.
Frankincense: what it is, where it comes from, and why it takes six weeks
Frankincense is resin, not a flower. Where it comes from, why infusing the whole resin takes six weeks, and what four thousand years of use tells us.
Why anything with water in it needs a preservative
"Preservative free" is used as a selling point constantly. On anything containing water, it should worry you rather than reassure you. Here's why.
Why anything with water in it needs a preservative
"Preservative free" is used as a selling point constantly. On anything containing water, it should worry you rather than reassure you. Here's why.
What bakuchiol actually does, and how it compares to retinol
Bakuchiol is often called a natural alternative to retinol. Here's what it actually is, what the research says, and the honest limitations.
What bakuchiol actually does, and how it compares to retinol
Bakuchiol is often called a natural alternative to retinol. Here's what it actually is, what the research says, and the honest limitations.
How to use a facial oil properly (and why most people get it wrong)
Most people apply facial oil to dry skin. It's the single biggest mistake in a skincare routine, and it's why so many people think oils don't work for them.
How to use a facial oil properly (and why most people get it wrong)
Most people apply facial oil to dry skin. It's the single biggest mistake in a skincare routine, and it's why so many people think oils don't work for them.