Diary — bakuchiol

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Is a separate eye cream really needed?

For many years, eye cream has been considered a separate step in our skincare routine. And maybe many of us take it as a given and never stop to question why. It's a question we get asked a lot as a brand, so we thought we would delve a little deeper as the answer isn't quite as a straightforward as a simple yes or no. 

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Bakuchiol in skincare: what is it and what does it do?

What is Bakuchiol, what can it do for your skin and is it suitable for sensitive skin and during pregnancy? Discover why this gentle, plant-derived active has become such an interesting ingredient in modern skincare.

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If it's not safe in pregnancy, should we be using it at all?

It's a question we asked ourselves when Anara was just a distant dream and it's a question that subsequently became the basis on which Anara was born. But it's also a question that challenges the norms of the beauty industry.

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