The Journal

Training, sweat and skin.

Practical, evidence-led writing for women who train — what actually happens to skin during a session, and what to do about it in the five minutes after.

Routine · 6 min read

The post-workout skincare routine for women who actually train

A dermatologist-informed post-workout skincare routine for women who train: what to do in the first five minutes after sweat, and what to skip.

Science · 5 min read

What hydrogen actually does for skin (and what it doesn't)

Hydrogen water facial mists are everywhere. Here's the honest version: what molecular hydrogen is, why it's used in skincare, and what to expect.

Field notes · 5 min read

Gym bag skincare: how to keep skin clear when you train daily

How to keep skin clear when you train every day: what belongs in a gym bag, what causes hairline breakouts, and how to build a two-product system.