The GlowGetters Guide

Do you suffer from dark spots, dark marks, hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone? Maybe you noticed dark spots growing up and thought they were just “what happens to your skin from time to time.” But over time, you probably started to realize that these pesky dark patches of skin popped up after everyday skin issues such as acne, bug bites, scratches, ingrown hairs or eczema. Or maybe you’ve realized that your melanin-rich skin is more...

By now, you may be aware that acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. But did you know that researchers are learning that acne may affect people of color at a higher rate, especially when taking post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation into account? It’s true! According to a 2010 study - yes, it’s time for a major update - clinical acne was more prevalent in African American and Hispanic women (37%, 32% respectively) than...

In the midst of a global pandemic and social unrest, taking time to maintain your mental health may be the last item on your to-do list. However, it’s time to check-in on your mental health. Are you participating in racial justice reform protests, watching the news on repeat or scrolling on social media? At a time like this, if you’re consuming information, participating in conversations or showing up at demonstrations, the emotional drain could be...

Just when we thought 2020 couldn’t get worse, it did. And now here we are once again, trying to make sense of what it means to not only be dealing with a pandemic of disease, but also the pandemic of racism. You’ve cried. You’ve protested. You’ve posted a black square for #BlackoutTuesday. And yet here you find yourself asking the question, now what? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a member of the black community or...

Have you ever noticed that you occasionally experience breakouts along the bottom of your cheeks, jawline or neck? Most likely, what you’re experiencing is hormonal acne. While many believe acne only affects teenagers, the truth is, some of us experience it much later in life. As if “adulting” wasn’t already hard enough, adult acne is real and for some, it’s completely due to hormonal imbalance. But we’re here to tell you, while hormonal acne sucks,...

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...

“I have oily skin, the last thing I need is a moisturizer.” False! Have you lived the majority of your life with oily skin thinking that you should steer clear of moisturizers? Or used a certain type of moisturizer because of your skin tone? There are plenty of myths around moisturizers but the first one you need to bust is the myth that moisturizers aren’t for every skin type. While every person’s skin should be...

Stress. We’ve all dealt with it at some point in time. But have you noticed recently that your stress levels seem to be at an all-time high? Maybe it’s over the fear of getting sick, being confined to your home, or maybe even due to extended isolation. Whatever the underlying case may be, stress can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. For example, when you’re stressed you may experience more breakouts or flareups...