Dark Spots/Uneven

While we’re a big fan of a starry face full of freckles or an uber-chic beauty mark, we have to admit, one of the most aggravating things that can appear on your skin is dark spots and spots. They’re usually harmless, but when you’re a queen when it comes to skincare, it’s frustrating to have any kind of blemish to your ideal complexion. Whether your dark spots are spots, age marks or something else, there...

There are a variety of reasons why you may be experiencing hyperpigmentation on your lips. It could be hormonal, related to a vitamin deficiency or even exposure to the sun. While the rest of your skin is made up of multiple layers of cells, your lips are only made of five. So, what does this mean? Well, it basically means that because there are fewer cellular layers, your lip tissue is more visible and delicate,...

Glycolic Acid has been floating around the skincare circuit for quite some time now, but let’s face it (pun intended!): anything with “acid” in the title probably makes you pause, and wonder just how good it could be for your skin. Once you get over the word itself, you’ll find that Glycolic Acid has a multitude of benefits that promote a bright, healthy and glowing complexion. What Is Glycolic Acid? Glycolic Acid is an amazing...

When your skincare goals are somewhere between off-duty runway model and total goddess, any blemish can drive you nuts. Especially when you’re doing everything right! Sometimes, though, our skin is just going to do what it’s going to do, and all you can do is treat it with kindness… and also make sure you know what’s going on so you can tailor your skincare routine to the result you want. If hyperpigmentation is interfering with...

Dark spots. Signs of aging. Post-acne scarring and overall unevenness. The struggle is real when it comes to your skin. And if these concerns concern you, we hear you glowgetter™ and most importantly, we’re here for you! The first step to even tone skin is to identify what’s causing the unevenness and to take preventive measures. Sun exposure is a common cause of dark marks. Make sure that you wear a broad spectrum sunscreen with...

  Since our formation, the mission at Urban Skin Rx has been to recognize, represent and advocate for accessible clinical skincare for diverse skin tones with the greater goal to create a world in which we can all feel beautiful, confident and empowered by the skin we're in. In this blog post, we’re focusing on accessibility. Creating the most innovative clinical skincare products on the market for diverse skin tones is only as beneficial as...

  What should be the last step in your a.m. skincare routine? Applying an SPF of course! While the summertime may be considered prime sunscreen season, everyone--no matter your gender, skin type or tone--should apply sunscreen every day, 365 days a year. Skin cancer does not discriminate and the fact is, melanoma is more deadly among people of color because they are oftentimes not diagnosed until later stages of this cancer. A daily SPF also...

If you have melanin-rich skin and are looking for answers to your skin concerns, you’re in the right place. Urban Skin Rx® is committed to promoting education and advocacy for skin of color and to support that commitment, we’ve introduced The Melanin Experts™ Movement, a new initiative that provides valuable resources to people with skincare concerns most commonly seen in skin of color. Part of this movement is The Melanin Experts™ Network which includes 300+...