The GlowGetters Guide

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...

  Your face? Glowing. Your hands? Manicured. Your legs? Silky. Your feet? People will pay for pictures of them on the internet. Your elbows? Well, not usually among the first things you think about when it comes to your skincare and beauty routine! Although areas that experience a lot of friction and motion like your knees (and elbows!) end up encountering a lot more irritants and stressors than other areas, we frequently forget to include...

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...

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...

Look, we get it—you spend your whole life in this body. It’s hard not to over-analyze everything about it. Especially with the constant pressure of social media, where everyone seems to be perfectly posed in a private jet somewhere and also wearing a bikini. Which… Well, let’s not get into it. The point is, any little imperfection can very easily start to feel like something major and serious when it’s simply not. A great example...

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...

Do you struggle with melasma? In honor of Melasma Awareness Month, our founder and CEO, Rachel Roff, wanted to share with glowgetters™ her challenges with this unique skin condition. As a bonus, she offers insight into what melasma is, its causes and, of course, solutions that will help you discover the even-looking and glowing skin you’ve always wanted! “As the CEO and Founder of a major skincare brand and Licensed Aesthetician, everyone expects me to...