The Love Co. — A House of Body, Scent & Ritual The Love Squad Journal · Issue №2 Sunday, 21 Jun 2026

Issue 2 Vol. III · MMXXVI

The Love Squad Journal 39 essays

Rituals, ingredients, obsessions.

Everything that shapes how we think about the body — and the love we put into it. Long reads, lab notes, and quiet recommendations from our House.

— This week's long read

Body Acne in Humid Weather: India-Specific Survival Tips

Humid weather worsens body acne because sweat stays on skin longer (it can't evaporate in 60–95% humidity), swelling the keratin plug in every follicle the moisture...

— By Hemang Jain · 4 min read

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This month's reading.

39 essays · June 2026

PCOS and Body Acne: The Connection Explained

bacne-warrior— 4 min read

— Cover essay · bacne-warrior

PCOS and Body Acne: The Connection Explained

PCOS affects 1 in 5 Indian women of reproductive age and is one of the most common drivers of stubborn body acne. The mechanism is insulin...

By Hemang Jain · 28 May 2026

Hormonal Body Acne: Signs You're Dealing With It

bacne-warrior— 4 min

— bacne-warrior

Hormonal Body Acne: Signs You're Dealing With It

Hormonal body acne shows up as deep, painful cysts along the jawline, chest, and upper back that flare...

By Hemang Jain · 28 May 2026

Body Acne vs Fungal Acne: How to Tell the Difference

bacne-warrior— 3 min

— bacne-warrior

Body Acne vs Fungal Acne: How to Tell the Difference

Bacterial body acne and fungal acne look similar but are different conditions. Bacterial acne is varied in size,...

By Hemang Jain · 28 May 2026

Why Do I Get Pimples on My Back? 7 Real Causes

bacne-warrior— 4 min

— bacne-warrior

Why Do I Get Pimples on My Back? 7 Real Causes

Back acne happens because the upper back has the body's highest density of large sebaceous glands, and they...

By Hemang Jain · 28 May 2026

Sweat-Triggered Body Breakouts: The Complete Playbook

bacne-warrior— 7 min

— bacne-warrior

Sweat-Triggered Body Breakouts: The Complete Playbook

Sweat-triggered body breakouts are caused by sweat + sebum + friction + synthetic fabric trapped against skin —...

By Hemang Jain · 28 May 2026

How to Treat Post-Acne Dark Marks on the Body

bacne-warrior— 7 min

— bacne-warrior

How to Treat Post-Acne Dark Marks on the Body

Post-acne dark marks on the body (PIH) are caused by inflammation triggering excess melanin, and Indian skin pigments...

By Hemang Jain · 28 May 2026

Niacinamide for Body Acne: Benefits, How to Use, Results

bacne-warrior— 8 min read

— Long read · bacne-warrior

Niacinamide for Body Acne: Benefits, How to Use, Results

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) treats body acne by reducing sebum output, calming inflammation, and fading post-acne dark marks. The clinically effective concentration is 4% — higher than most face serums. Used twice daily on the back, chest,...

By Hemang Jain · 28 May 2026

Salicylic Acid for Body Acne: The Definitive Guide

bacne-warrior— 6 min

— bacne-warrior

Salicylic Acid for Body Acne: The Definitive Guide

Salicylic acid clears body acne by dissolving the sebum plug inside the follicle — something water-soluble acids can't do. The daily-safe concentration...

By Hemang Jain · 28 May 2026

Buttne: The Complete Guide to Butt Acne for Indian Skin

bacne-warrior— 6 min

— bacne-warrior

Buttne: The Complete Guide to Butt Acne for Indian Skin

Most "butt acne" isn't acne — it's folliculitis, a bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle caused by tight synthetic gym...

By Hemang Jain · 28 May 2026

Shoulder Acne: Why It Happens & How to Treat It

bacne-warrior

— bacne-warrior

Shoulder Acne: Why It Happens & How to Treat It

Shoulder acne is almost always friction acne — caused by bra straps, gym bags,...

By Hemang Jain · 6 min

Saree Blouse Acne: Why It Happens & How to Stop It

bacne-warrior

— bacne-warrior

Saree Blouse Acne: Why It Happens & How to Stop It

Saree blouse acne is friction acne — caused by tight elastic, synthetic fabric, and...

By Hemang Jain · 4 min

Chest Acne: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

active-skincare

— active-skincare

Chest Acne: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Chest acne clears faster than back acne because the skin is thinner and the...

By Hemang Jain · 6 min

How to Get Rid of Back Acne (Bacne) in 4 Weeks

active-skincare

— active-skincare

How to Get Rid of Back Acne (Bacne) in 4 Weeks

To get rid of back acne: shower within 30 minutes of sweating with a...

By Hemang Jain · 5 min

Back & Body Acne in India: The Complete Treatment Guide

active-skincare

— active-skincare

Back & Body Acne in India: The Complete Treatment Guide

Body acne forms on the back, chest, shoulders, and buttocks — driven by sweat,...

By Hemang Jain · 13 min

— A column

The Perfumer's Diary

By The Love Co · The Love Co, TLC

A weekly note from inside the Cleanse Lab. The brief. The failures. The bottle that took fourteen tries. For people who want to know what is in their bath.

— A column

House Letters

By Hemang Jain · Founder, Anadoris

A monthly letter from the founder. On building a body-care house slowly, in public, in India. Sister-brand stories. Supply-chain notes. The small decisions that shape a brand.

— New six-part series

Notes from the Cleanse Lab.

The Love Co opens her formulation notebook. Surfactants. Sebum. Scent. Written for people who want to know what is in the bottle.

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What a bottle owes you.

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Rituals, ingredients, obsessions.

Body Acne in Humid Weather: India-Specific Survival Tips

This month's reading.

PCOS and Body Acne: The Connection Explained

Hormonal Body Acne: Signs You're Dealing With It

Body Acne vs Fungal Acne: How to Tell the Difference

Why Do I Get Pimples on My Back? 7 Real Causes

Sweat-Triggered Body Breakouts: The Complete Playbook

How to Treat Post-Acne Dark Marks on the Body

Niacinamide for Body Acne: Benefits, How to Use, Results

Salicylic Acid for Body Acne: The Definitive Guide

Buttne: The Complete Guide to Butt Acne for Indian Skin

Shoulder Acne: Why It Happens & How to Treat It

Saree Blouse Acne: Why It Happens & How to Stop It

Chest Acne: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

How to Get Rid of Back Acne (Bacne) in 4 Weeks

Back & Body Acne in India: The Complete Treatment Guide

The Perfumer's Diary

House Letters

Notes from the Cleanse Lab.

What we mean by gentle.

The surfactant problem, in plain language.

Acids, after dark.

Sebum is not the enemy.

The seven-minute window.

What a bottle owes you.

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