The Anara Diary
Welcome to the Anara Diary ~ a collection of thoughtful articles exploring skin, skincare and the ideas that shape the world of Anara.
Diary — Pregnancy Friendly
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.
Should safe, gentle skincare still be considered a niche choice?
The beauty space is full of products packed with harsh preservatives and questionable ingredients. Things that may keep a cream “good” for years… but what about the impact on our skin and our health?
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.