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
Collagen vs Botox: What Each Actually Does for Your Skin
Collagen and Botox are often mentioned together but do completely different things. Here's how each works, what it can't do, and how they compare.
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Recipes
Lotus Root Soup In Rice Cooker
Lotus root soup is one of those meals that genuinely feels like home 🍲 And yes, we are making it in the rice cooker 😭
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Gut health
5 Signs Your Gut Needs Attention (That Aren't Just Bloating)
Gut health shows up in more than your stomach. Here are 5 signs your gut might need support — from energy and skin to mood and...
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How to Layer Your Supplements: A Simple Morning-to-Night Routine
Taking a few supplements but not sure how to combine them? Here's a simple, sensible way to layer them across your day without overthinking it.
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Skin & hair
Collagen Banking: 6 Daily Habits That Help Your Skin Age Better
The skincare philosophy that's shifting the focus from repairing damage to protecting collagen before it's lost.
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Are Liquid Vitamin Drops Really Better Absorbed Than Tablets?
Liquid drops are easy to dose and swallow, but 'better absorbed' is often overstated. For bone health, pairing vitamin D3 with K2 matters more than the...
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Skin & hair
Does Oral Glutathione Actually Absorb? Forms Compared
Glutathione is a buzzy antioxidant, but a fair question is whether swallowing it does anything. Here's an honest look at absorption and the different formats.
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Skin & hair
Sunscreen From the Inside? What Antioxidants Can (and Can't) Do for UV
Oral antioxidants like carotenoids may add a layer of support against UV damage — but they complement sunscreen, never replace it. Especially true in sunny Singapore.
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Women's health
Omega-3s for Women: Cycle, Mood and Skin Support
Omega-3s are more than a heart-health headline. For women, EPA and DHA may support period comfort, mood and skin, here's what the research suggests.
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Skin & hair
Beyond Biotin: Which Hair Supplements Actually Have Evidence?
Biotin is the most hyped hair supplement but the least evidence-backed unless you're deficient. Iron, vitamin D and zinc matter more. Here's the honest ranking.
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Skin & hair
'Cortisol Face' Is Everywhere on TikTok — What's Real and What's Hype
"Cortisol face" has gone viral. Here's what's scientifically real about stress, puffiness and your face — and what's just internet exaggeration.
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Energy & sleep
Magnesium Glycinate, Citrate or Threonate: Which Do You Need?
Not all magnesium is the same. Here's a plain-English guide to the main forms, what each is best for, and how magnesium fits into everyday hydration.
