The Purest Journal
Notes on everyday well-being
Clear, practical reads on skin, gut health, energy, weight and women's health, written for life in Singapore.
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Skin & hair
Ceramides or Collagen for Dry Skin? Here's What Each One Actually Does
Last reviewed: March 2026 · The Purest Co Editorial Team · About The Purest Co What is the difference between ceramides and collagen for dry skin?...
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Recipes
Avocado carbonara: creamy, guilt-free pasta you'll love
Creamy. Comforting. Packed with healthy fats. Not to be dramatic, but we're obsessed with this recipe.
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Recipes
Delicious DIY collagen froyo recipe (with Ninja Creami)
High protein. Skin-supporting. Better than anything from froyo stores
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Skin & hair
Why Skin Loses Collagen Faster in Perimenopause (And What to Do About It)
Last reviewed: March 2026 · The Purest Co Editorial Team · About The Purest Co Why does skin lose collagen during menopause? Oestrogen is a primary...
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Skin & hair
Marine Collagen vs Plant Collagen: What's Actually the Difference?
Last reviewed: March 2026 · The Purest Co Editorial Team · About The Purest Co Is marine collagen better than plant collagen? There is no such...
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Skin & hair
DIY rice face mask: the 3-ingredient recipe for glowy, smooth skin
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Skin & hair
Zinc: The Underrated Mineral for Skin, Hormones and Immunity
Zinc quietly supports skin, hormone balance, PMS and immune defence. What the evidence shows, signs you may be running low, and how to get enough safely.
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Recipes
Viral waterless chicken: the one-pot hack that actually works
Layer vegetables, chicken, and a few Chinese pantry staples into a rice cooker, press go, and walk away. That's the whole recipe — which is exactly...
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Recipes
Rice cooker gyudon: the lazy Sukiya dupe you'll make every week
A lazy Sukiya gyudon dupe made entirely in a rice cooker. Beef shabu shabu, dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and rice in one pot. Full recipe with...
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Recipes
Rice cooker salmon rice: the Pepper Lunch fave everyone asked us for
This recipe started on our Instagram and, quietly, took on a life of its own. Our very own Pepper Lunch dupe, without the queue. Thousands of...
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Skin & hair
Why Singapore's climate is destroying your skin barrier
Most skin barrier advice is written for temperate climates: cold weather strips skin, central heating dries it out, add a richer moisturiser. In Singapore, the barrier...
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Skin & hair
How Long Does Collagen Actually Take to Work?
In trials, collagen raised skin density at 4 weeks, hydration and elasticity by 8 weeks, and cut wrinkles by about 12. Nails and joints: 3 to...
