Anti Aging

Aaahhhh! That fresh feeling you get after cleansing your face. Your skin feels clean, soft, revitalized. So you think after removing the day’s impurities and sloughing away those dead skin cells, you’re all done. Think again. You may be missing a vital step in your skincare routine - moisturizing. Why you need to moisturizeSome people think that if their skin is clean, they don’t need to moisturize. Or maybe you have oily skin and think...

If you didn’t know by now, our cleansing bars are Urban Skin Rx®’s claim to fame! Why? It’s impossible to name a single reason! For one, each of our bars is a cleanser, mask and exfoliator (actually, an exfoliator times two, we’ll talk about that in a minute) in one. Secondly, we have a cleansing bar for every skin type. That’s right, no matter your skin type, there’s a cleansing bar for you. Plus, our...

Every now and then, an ingredient trends like never before, resulting in a complete shift of skincare routines everywhere. And while Bakuchiol is not particularly new, its rise to skincare fame has surely catapulted in the last few years — and for good reason. Check out why Bakuchiol is so popular ahead, and the product packed with the incredible ingredient that’s ideal for restoring texture and complexion. What Is Bakuchiol? Pronounced “buh-KOO-chee-awl”, Bakuchiol is a...

When you were young and felt like you were getting a cold, your parents may have suggested you drink orange juice. Have you ever wondered why? Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C. When incorporated into your diet, Vitamin C has a host of benefits, including boosting your immune system. However, Vitamin C also has a range of benefits when applied topically as a part of your daily skincare routine. This article explores...

It’s no secret that the skincare industry hasn’t always put melanin-rich skin at the center of conversation or innovation. In fact, any products that were formulated to address concerns that disproportionately affect melanated skin came so late to the game that it felt like those with diverse skin tones were simply a footnote. As the industry has continued to change and the voices of the underrepresented are starting to be heard, brands like Urban Skin...

Whether investing in your skincare routine is a new hobby that you’ve delved into during quarantine or you’re a skincare fanatic, Retinol is one of those ingredients that is bound to pop up when you’re searching for new products to take your glow to the next level. And while some may equate Retinol to the “bad word” of skincare, we say, “Don’t knock it, ‘til you try it!” If you’re intimidated, we’re going to help...

DID YOU KNOW… ...90% of the visible signs of aging are due to sun damage? ...up to 20% of the sun’s harmful rays can penetrate the deepest layers of your skin, even on a cloudy day? ...that exposure to the sun could lead to increased hyperpigmentation? ...that all of the above holds true even if you’re inside? While it may be true that we’re spending quite a bit of time indoors these days, we’d be...

When you’re scouring the internet or a cookbook for recipes, what’s one of the first things you take a look at? Most likely, it’s the ingredients list. How many items are you going to have to buy at the grocery store? Are you unfamiliar with an ingredient? Are you allergic? Will you know how to handle the ingredients? Or will they complicate the recipe? These are all great questions, especially for those of us that...