Beauty Bomb: The Truth About Hormone Disruptors
Why understanding Endocrine Disruptors Chemicals (EDCs) might be the most important thing you do for your health today. By Entela Çeliku, PhD, Chemist & Ingredient Safety Expert at Kungul They’re silent, invisible, and disturbingly common. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, known as EDCs, are woven into the fabric of our daily lives, from the lipstick on your lips […]
Before You Ink: The Truth About Tattoo Ingredients
Tattoos have long been seen as symbols of freedom, identity, and self-expression. From full sleeves to delicate microblading, they’ve become a form of art etched into the skin. But while the meaning may be personal, the ink is not without consequence. At Kungul, we’re not against tattoos or permanent makeup. We deeply respect art, identity, […]
Fasting Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: How to Do It Safely
By Entela Celiku, PhD in Natural Products Chemistry & Food Chemistry Graduate Intermittent fasting has become a buzzword among wellness enthusiasts, biohackers, and even doctors. From detox teas to time-restricted meals, fasting is being presented as a miracle strategy for weight loss, longevity, and metabolic health. But behind the glossy headlines, what does science actually […]
Born Tolerant, Made Reactive: The Truth About How Skin Allergies Develop
By Entela Celiku, PhD Chemist in Natural Products, Your Scientific Voice at Kungul I began my scientific journey as a natural products chemist, researching and isolating bioactive molecules derived from plants, herbs, and other natural sources. Like many in the field, I was fascinated by nature’s therapeutic potential and the powerful compounds it holds, lavender, […]
Microbiome Beauty Is Here. The Gut-Skin Connection You Need to Know
If your skincare routine still focuses only on cleansing and moisturizing, you’re missing something huge: your microbiome. It’s not just a trend, it’s a living layer of defense, communication, and balance that exists on your skin and deep in your gut. And when you learn to support it, everything shifts. Your skin clears. Your mood […]
What the Beauty Giants Don’t Want You to Know
They promise youth in a jar. Confidence in a bottle. Power with every swipe of lipstick. Their ads glow with empowerment. Their products sit on bathroom shelves like little luxuries. But behind the polished campaigns and scientific jargon, one uncomfortable truth lingers, a higher price tag doesn’t guarantee a safer product. This month, as the […]
The Truth About NAD⁺: What Science Really Says About Longevity
By Entela Celiku, PhD Chemist in Natural Products The New Frontier of Aging What if you could feed your cells exactly what they needed to repair themselves, renew their energy, and even slow down the signs of aging? That’s the premise behind NAD⁺, a molecule long known to science but only recently embraced by the […]
Matcha Magic for Calm Focus and Glowing Skin
Most people are surprised to learn that black tea, green tea, white tea, oolong, and matcha all come from the same plant: Camellia sinensis. What makes them different is not the species but the process each leaf undergoes after harvest. Like humans shaped by experience, tea leaves transform depending on how they are handled: how […]
The Truth About Ceramides in Skincare
The Rise of Ceramides: Miracle or Marketing? In recent years, skincare has become more than a beauty trend. It’s a reflection of how we care for ourselves and our health. Among the many ingredients praised for delivering flawless, glowing skin, ceramides have quietly risen to cult status. They’re often marketed as the miracle molecule for […]
Can Mushrooms Really Help You Focus, Sleep and Recover
Once considered niche or even mystical, mushrooms have stepped into the spotlight as some of the most powerful natural ingredients in wellness today. And no, we’re not talking about the kind you sauté for dinner. We’re talking about functional mushrooms: brain-boosting, immunity-loving, stress-fighting wonders backed by modern science and centuries of wisdom. At Kungul, we […]
