Better Health for All

The company's core HydraFacial treatment demonstrates significant positive health impacts. Clinical studies published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology found 100% of participants reported clearer, less inflamed skin after clarifying treatments, and 100% of patients reported clearer, healthier, more radiant skin, and increased confidence.

The HydraFacial is also shown to significantly improve hydration, pore size, hyperpigmentation, dullness, fine lines, texture, acne, and protect skin from free radicals and pollution. The positive impact on confidence, linked to improved skin appearance, contributes to mental well-being. However, the company allegedly delayed disclosure of design flaws in its Syndeo facial treatment machines, admitting to issues in late 2023 after widespread complaints. These machines, which retail for tens of thousands of dollars, are alleged to have persistent design flaws causing clogging, excessive vibration, and loud noises, rendering them unusable. A class-action lawsuit filed in October 2024 alleges these defects and a failure to provide adequate remedies.

Honest & Fair Business

The company has a Whistleblower Policy, effective May 4, 2021, which includes an anonymous reporting hotline and explicitly forbids retaliation.

However, the hotline is managed internally by the General Counsel and the Chair of the Audit Committee, with no evidence of independent investigation processes. The Corporate Governance Guidelines state that a majority of directors will be independent, satisfying applicable independence requirements under federal securities laws and Nasdaq rules. The company has a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance Policy, effective May 4, 2021, which prohibits offering "anything of value" to non-U.S. Government Officials and outlines pre-approval requirements for facilitating payments (below $500), promotional hospitality (below $250 per person), and gifts (below $100). External anticorruption compliance program audits are scheduled every two years. The company also establishes procedures to mitigate third-party noncompliance, including performing integrity due diligence reviews and executing written agreements requiring compliance with anticorruption laws.

Kind to Animals

The company, identified as Hydra Skin Care SPA, is listed as cruelty-free by PETA.

Additionally, HydraFacial serums are stated to be cruelty-free. This indicates a global corporate ban on animal testing across all product categories, aligning with 100% of products being certified cruelty-free.

No War, No Weapons

The provided articles for SKIN.US (The Beauty Health Company) do not contain any specific, concrete data points or explicit mentions related to arms manufacturing, military contracts, conflict facilitation, or any other activities covered by the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value.

The company's business is consistently described as beauty health, focusing on skincare products and systems. Therefore, no KPIs under this value can be scored based on the available evidence.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles regarding SKIN.US's performance on any of the KPIs related to 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. Article 1, a financial report, mentions partnerships with skincare brands for product development and general workforce distribution by region, but these do not align with the specific definitions of formal partnerships with indigenous/local community groups or local employment ratios.

It also states the company endorses UN human rights principles, which is a statement of intent rather than evidence of specific actions or outcomes for the KPIs. Article 2 discusses cultural appropriation issues within the broader beauty industry and highlights practices of other companies (Mawena, LIHA Beauty), but provides no information about SKIN.US. Articles 0, 3, and 4 contain no relevant information for SKIN.US regarding this value.

Safe & Smart Tech

The company provides regular training to employees on data protection obligations and ethical AI practices.

Its websites include a privacy policy that explains data collection, usage, disclosure, and how individuals can opt out, access, update, or delete their information. The company reviews and tests its information technology system at least annually. It states compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations in its operating jurisdictions, including GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA, and has implemented policies and procedures to protect collected data.