The Love Co. — A House of Body, Scent & Ritual
The Love Squad Journal · Issue №1
Saturday, 31 Oct 2026
Issue 1
Vol. III · MMXXVI
The Love Squad Journal
8 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 Treatments Compared (2026): Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Acnesium and Retinoids
Every body acne treatment ranked by what the evidence shows, with the 2024 AAD guideline grade, what works on thick back skin, what you can buy...
— By Hemang Jain · 6 min read
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This month's reading.
8 essays · October 2026
bacne-warrior— 8 min read
— Cover essay · 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...
By Hemang Jain · 28 May 2026
active skincare— 1 min
— active skincare
Chest Acne in India: Causes, Treatment, and the Right Body Wash
Chest Acne in India: Causes, Treatment, and the Right Body Wash Chest acne is among the most common...
By The Love Co · 08 May 2026
body care— 1 min
— body care
Underarm Darkening: Causes, Treatment, and the Right Body Care Routine
Underarm Darkening: Causes, Treatment, and the Right Body Care Routine Dark underarms affect a significant proportion of Indian...
By The Love Co · 08 May 2026
body lotion— 1 min
— body lotion
Dark Knees and Elbows: Why They Get Darker and How to Treat Them
Dark Knees and Elbows: Why They Get Darker and How to Treat Them Dark knees and elbows are...
By The Love Co · 08 May 2026
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body lotion— 1 min read
— Long read · body lotion
How to Get Rid of Dark Spots on the Body: The Indian Skin Guide
How to Get Rid of Dark Spots on the Body: The Indian Skin Guide Dark spots on the body are one of the most searched skin concerns in India — and for good reason. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation...
By The Love Co · 08 May 2026
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— 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.
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— 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.
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The Love Letter, every Sunday.
One ritual, one essay, one bottle worth knowing about. No marketing noise — just the issue, and the work behind it.
— From the House