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Skincare for Him: What to Keep in Mind when Choosing Product

Skincare for Him: What to Keep in Mind when Choosing Product

by Yoshiko Roth Hidalgo
There are important differences between male skin and female skin to keep in mind, when choosing products and putting together a skincare ritual: ...
DIY Jamu Concentrate for the Indecisive Health Enthusiast

DIY Jamu Concentrate for the Indecisive Health Enthusiast

by Metta Murdaya
I was chatting with a friend, Vannessa Ong, one of the 4th generation Jamu families in Indonesia about a Jamu recipe she had developed that served as an all-around health booster. It was a simple 3-ingredient recipe, with the problem that 2 out of the 3 ingredients were rather hard to source in the US, that being Temulawak, a cousin of the Turmeric plant, and palm sugar... 
15% of Sales Donated to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence affected by COVID-19.

15% of Sales Donated to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence affected by COVID-19.

by Metta Murdaya
Actress and “Girl’s Cruise” Star Tiffany Panhilason and Mentari Human Trafficking Survivor Empowerment Program’s President partners with JUARA ...
7 Easy Tips to a Jamu Lifestyle - Social Distancing Edition

7 Easy Tips to a Jamu Lifestyle - Social Distancing Edition

by Metta Murdaya
When we're all at home, we could use some rituals too add both structure and balance in our lives, especially when the days start to blur. Here's a list of suggested mini-rituals that trigger self-care in a week, inspired by the Jamu lifestyle.
Five Little Known Facts About Good Hand Hygiene

Five Little Known Facts About Good Hand Hygiene

by Yoshiko Roth Hidalgo
The Covid-19 crisis has propelled thorough and frequent hand cleaning top of mind for everyone.  We sing our 20-30 seconds of ABC or Happy Birthd...
How Oil Can Help Oil-Prone Skin

How Oil Can Help Oil-Prone Skin

by Yoshiko Roth Hidalgo
Ever since I was a teenager with pimples all over my face, I was told to AVOID oil on my face at all cost. BUT...
5 Minutes of Self Love

5 Minutes of Self Love

by Metta Murdaya
At all times, let's not forget taking care of thyself comes number one – because from there we are in a better position to love others – and be lo...
Candlenut: The Balanced Nut!

Candlenut: The Balanced Nut!

by Yoshiko Roth Hidalgo
    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...
How this popular Jamu drink benefits Women’s Health

How this popular Jamu drink benefits Women’s Health

by Yoshiko Roth Hidalgo
Home of 80% of the world’s medicinal plants… It’s not surprising that Indonesia became the birthplace of Jamu, the ancient herbal medicine which ...
Why You Need to Know About these Natural Retinol Alternatives

Why You Need to Know About these Natural Retinol Alternatives

by Yoshiko Roth Hidalgo
      Despite years of research and innovation in skincare, Retinol, which is a member of the retinoid family and an active form of Vitamin A, ho...
Why Layer, And Does Product Order Really Matter?

Why Layer, And Does Product Order Really Matter?

by Yoshiko Roth Hidalgo
  Ever wonder why we layer skincare products, and whether the order of products matter?  Most of us use multiple products and steps in our skinca...
The Ritual of Coffee

The Ritual of Coffee

by Jill Sung
  I love my morning coffee.  That rich deep warm feeling and smell reminds me of those exploratory days in my twenties when I used to meet up with...