5% AHA + 1% BHA: How Higher Concentrations Work
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The Love Co. — A House of Body, Scent & Ritual
The Journal · Issue №1
Tuesday, 21 Jul 2026
Issue 1
Vol. III · MMXXVI
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 month's reading.
11 essays · July 2026active-ingredients— 2 min read
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How to Use a High-Strength AHA BHA Wash Safely
TL;DR: A high-strength 5% AHA + 1% BHA wash works best when introduced slowly on damp skin with proper contact time, daily SPF and a patch...
By Anaya Rao · 19 Jun 2026
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When Gentle Exfoliation Stops Working: Stepping Up for Stubborn KP
TL;DR: If a gentle everyday acid wash has plateaued on stubborn KP, a high-strength 5% AHA + 1%...
By Meher Kapoor · 19 Jun 2026
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Glycolic and Lactic Acid: The AHA Pair for Body Skin
TL;DR: Glycolic and lactic acid are two AHAs that work at the skin surface to loosen dead cells,...
By Sweety Jarota · 19 Jun 2026
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Building a Body Exfoliation Routine That Actually Lasts
TL;DR: A body exfoliation routine works because it is repeatable, so start at 3-4 times a week with...
By Anaya Rao · 19 Jun 2026
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Uneven Body Tone and Rough Patches: An Exfoliation Plan
TL;DR: Uneven body tone and rough patches usually come from a build-up of dead surface cells, so a...
By Meher Kapoor · 19 Jun 2026
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AHA vs BHA: What Each Acid Does on Body Skin
TL;DR: AHAs (glycolic and lactic acid) are water-soluble and smooth the skin's surface, while BHA (salicylic acid) is...
By Sweety Jarota · 19 Jun 2026
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How to Use an AHA BHA Body Wash for Strawberry Skin
TL;DR: Use a multi-acid body wash on damp skin 3–4 times a week, leave it on for 60–90 seconds before rinsing, skip other exfoliants that day, and wear SPF the next morning. Why a Body Wash...
By Anaya Rao · 19 Jun 2026
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Keratosis Pilaris (KP): Why You Get It and How to Smooth It
TL;DR: Keratosis pilaris is a harmless build-up of keratin around hair follicles; you can't cure it, but regular gentle multi-acid exfoliation softens...
By Meher Kapoor · 19 Jun 2026
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What Does AHA + BHA Do for Strawberry Skin?
TL;DR: Strawberry skin is enlarged pores filled with oxidised sebum. AHA clears the surface; BHA clears inside the pore. Together, they are...
By Sweety Jarota · 15 Jun 2026
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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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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.
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