Ingredient spotlight
Salicylic acid, decoded — why 2% is the sweet spot
The BHA that clears pores from the inside. Here's how it actually works, and why chasing higher percentages usually backfires.
5 min read
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The Journal
Acne, explained.
Ingredient deep-dives, skin education, and routine guides — written by the same people who make the formulas.
Skin education
Hormonal vs congestive acne — how to tell them apart
Where they show up, how they feel and what actually clears each type. The five-question test we use in-clinic.
6 min read
Routines
A no-fail four-step routine for breakout-prone skin
The barrier-first framework we recommend for anyone starting with actives — with a printable morning-and-night template.
4 min read
Post-blemish care
Fading marks after acne: what actually works
Cutting through the noise around azelaic acid, tranexamic acid and vitamin C. The stack with the strongest evidence.
7 min read
Formulation philosophy
Why our INCI lists are short — on purpose
Every ingredient in an Beauty Hub SA formula earns its place. Here's the decision framework we use in the lab.
5 min read
Skin education
The barrier trap: why 'more actives' usually clears less
The most common mistake we see in breakout-prone routines — and the two-week reset that fixes it.
6 min read
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