Dua Lipa Skincare: Full Review of Her Augustinus Bader Line
By Dr. Entela Çeliku, PhD in Natural Product Chemistry When I first heard that Dua Lipa was creating a skincare line with Augustinus Bader, I smiled instinctively.Not just because Dua is Albanian and one of the brightest voices representing our culture on the world stage but because this collaboration signaled something deeper. For the first […]
Skin Longevity: A New Era of Timeless Beauty
There was a time when I used to think aging was something we had to fight.As a chemist, I spent years studying what breaks down in our cells, what causes the lines, the dullness, the fatigue that shows up on the skin. But the deeper I went into molecular biology, the clearer it became: aging […]
How to Recover Your Skin and Hair After Summer
The tan may be fading, but your skin and hair remember summer in a different way. Dry patches, sudden sensitivity, dark spots, breakage, and even seasonal hair loss are common “souvenirs” after weeks of sun, saltwater, air conditioning, and travel. While the season feeds the soul, it often exhausts the body’s largest organ, your skin, […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
Are Dermal Fillers Safe? The Truth You Need to Know
By Entela Celiku, PhD. Chemist, Ingredient Expert, and Your Honest Voice at Kungul Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought about getting a bit of extra volume in your cheeks or a touch of fullness in your lips? You’re not alone. Dermal fillers have become hugely popular for their promise of instant transformation. […]
From Burn Scars to Better Sunscreens: A Chemist’s Guide
Hello Sunshine! Before You Apply Sunscreen Again, Read This Ingredient Deep Dive By Entela, chemist, ingredient nerd, and your honest voice at Kungul There’s something magical about feeling the warmth of the sun again. But I still carry the scars of childhood sunburns, memories of being six years old, wild and free, playing under the […]
THE NECK: AGE PREVENTION MADE SIMPLE
When we think about aging, most of us focus on wrinkles and fine lines around our eyes or forehead. But did you know that your neck often shows the first signs of aging? Thanks to its thin, delicate structure and constant movement, the neck can develop tech neck lines—those horizontal wrinkles caused by bending down […]
