I’m Lydia Santoso, a skin health researcher based in Indonesia. My work focuses on how routines, ingredients, and climate affect everyday skin comfort. I’ve spent years observing beauty practices across Africa and Asia, working closely with beauty centers and formulation labs to understand trends, ingredient behavior, and responsible use in humid and urban environments.
What Is Moroccan Argan Oil and How to Spot Fakes in Indonesia Origin and Definition: From Morocco’s Argan Tree to Asian Bathrooms Moroccan argan oil is a plant oil pressed…
Argan oil from Morocco: cultural origin and living practice Argan oil is a single-ingredient plant oil pressed from the kernels of the Argania spinosa tree, endemic to southwestern Morocco. Its…