minimalRX Journal Vol. 01

Skincare science, explained plainly.

Evidence-led articles on the ingredients we use and why we formulate the way we do, written for melanin-rich skin.

Topics
Ingredients, formulation, skin of colour
Written by
The RX Insider
Sources
Peer-reviewed and cited
Formulating for melanin-rich skin: what actually changes

Skin of every tone has the same structure and the same number of melanocytes. What [...]

Why we only sell through authorised partners

A formula is only as good as the bottle that reaches you. That’s why minimalRX [...]

Niacinamide: the quiet multitasker, and three myths

Niacinamide rarely gets the spotlight, but few ingredients do as many useful things at once. [...]

Five ceramides and cholesterol: rebuilding the skin barrier

Your skin barrier is only a fraction of a millimetre thick, yet it decides how [...]

Pure vitamin C without water: the chemistry behind C15+

Vitamin C is one of the best-studied ingredients in skincare, and one of the hardest [...]

Alpha arbutin: fading dark spots at the source

Most dark-spot products try to lighten what is already there. Alpha arbutin works one step [...]

Centella asiatica: why it’s in four of our five formulas

A plant with a long clinical memory Centella asiatica, also called gotu kola or “tiger [...]

The Essentials of Skin Barrier Protection and Repair: Your Guide to Healthier Skin

The skin is not just our body’s largest organ; it’s also the frontline defense against [...]

Centella Asiatica: The Cornerstone of minimalRX Formulations and its Astounding Benefits

The beauty and skincare industry is rife with countless ingredients, each promising various effects and [...]

A Deep Dive into K-Beauty: The Rationale Behind minimalRX’s Korean-Inspired Formulations

Korean skincare, often termed K-Beauty, has long been lauded for its advanced, skin-centric philosophy that [...]