Skin Care Routine

  No matter how religiously you follow your skincare routine, no matter how much research you put into the best products and the best ways of applying, things get in the way. You may have flawless, even skin tone ninety percent of the time, and other times — surprise acne, or maybe you wake up and notice a small sunspot blooming on your cheek. Unfortunately, we can’t control everything, even if there are ways to...

It’s inevitable. There are just some days - or weeks - when you can’t get enough hours of sleep in a night, or the stress of everyday life has caught up to you. Without a doubt, on one of these days, you’ll bump into a co-worker or friend and get the dreaded, “You look tired.” And that’s when you realize you look as exhausted as you feel. There’s no way around having days like this...

Knowing when and how frequently you should wash your face is tricky. Partially because there are so many opinions circulating the internet that it’s difficult to just get a clear answer. If washing your face was like washing your hands, you’d likely have a clear set of rules: wash frequently and thoroughly, before and after mealtimes, or after being in a crowd, after using the bathroom, and since 2020, probably twice that! But, the face...

Combination skin types can be one of the most difficult to find a good skincare regimen for. Your dry-skinned peers need only look up highly moisturizing lotions, and your oily friends can look to ranges meant to dry them out. But products intended to cut down on your skin’s sebum production and reduce oiliness can make the dry spots on your face even drier and irritated. One is too oily, one is too dry—but which...

Now is the time to forget everything you were taught from TLC’s 90’s hit “No Scrubs.” Here at Urban Skin Rx®, we are all about the scrubs. Body scrubs are a great way to cleanse and exfoliate your skin. This way of cleaning your skin will benefit and brighten your skin in many ways. Because exfoliating your skin removes the top layer of dead skin cells, it simultaneously stimulates collagen production, leaving your skin firm...

We’ve all been there. You’ve had a long, grueling week at the office (even if it’s in your home) with barely enough time to eat and catch up on your favorite show before bed, and then you wake up and do it all over again. Among the many sad parts of those weeks is that you’ve been living in your workwear — all profesh, all the time, with no date nights or happy hours to...

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 it comes to skincare, we’re willing to try just about anything to give us a glow. But, what’s the buzz on hydroquinone and why is it considered controversial? Well, we’re here to answer all questions in regards to this ingredient. What Is Hydroquinone? Hydroquinone is a topical fading ingredient that can be very helpful in treating dark spots and hyperpigmentation. While everyone has unique skin care needs, let's face it, there are some ailments...