It wasn’t too long ago that I’d lock myself into the bathroom every evening to do my skincare ritual, while my 3 kids were bouncing around in their pre-bedtime hyperness. After a day packed with work, errands, homework and cooking, I just wanted to have 5 minutes to myself, to cleanse and treat my face. […]
Most people know about Tamarind fruit in some form, in Tamarind juice, in Indian chutney or curry or in good old BBQ sauce… Tamarind fruit pulp is the base for what most of us know as Tamarind. The pulp which is rich in Vitamins and minerals boasts a whole list of health benefits by itself, […]
Turmeric is a key ingredient in Jamu, the ancient Indonesian herbal medicine. Since the scientific community in European and American started taking an interest in this rhizome in the last 20th century, Turmeric has become one of the most studied herbs. The key nutrient in Turmeric that has been shown anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and potential anti-cancer […]
Candlenut holds a special place at JUARA. Our very first JUARA product we launched was our popular Candlenut Body Creme, a.k.a. Bali in a Jar, which became an instant hit with customers, editors and estheticians alike. By popular demand, many more Candlenut treasures followed. But what exactly is Candlenut? Rarely do you ever see it […]
‘Tis the season for all things Cinnamon! Ahhh…what would the holidays be without Cinnamon’s signature aroma. Whether we’re talking aromatic cookies, spiced cakes or hearty stews, Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices, loved and revered around the world. Its use originates as far back as Ancient Egypt as a key ingredient in the […]
Ever since I was a teenager with pimples all over my face, I was told to AVOID oil on my face at all cost. Even today, our instinct is still to run away from oil, when we are battling break-outs. At best, we look at a non-comedogenic oil as something that won’t make our problem […]
We all do it once in a while (and I have certainly done it more often since I had kids…). It happens! Yes, I know it’s bad to leave make-up on your skin overnight, and no, I don’t like how my skin looks the next day, but the world won’t end if it happens once […]
by JUARA Co-Founder Yoshiko Roth-Hidalgo Losing, or at least not gaining weight, is hard for most of us. While there is no magic bullet, the good news is that nature has a lot of the answers. Movement, fresh foods, fresh air, sleep, mindfulness… For most of us, it’s the good old basics that are the foundation […]
As the daughter of a mother who has always put the needs of others above her own, I am always in search of gifts that would show the love and appreciation I feel for my mom. Wellness and self-care are high on my list, but I also know that spending time together is a big […]
We all know Turmeric from Indian, Thai and Indonesian food. It gives curry its yellow color and adds a slightly bitter, mustardy flavor. Turmeric is also one of the most important Indonesian Jamu ingredients with all kinds of powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. But sweets? Absolutely! After playing around with various amounts of Turmeric and […]
