The GlowGetters Guide

Summer is upon us and that means bikinis, short shorts, sun dresses, tank tops and well, you get the picture. It’s that wonderful time of year where we can dare to bare just about anything. However, if you’re not feeling extremely confident about your skin or feel self-conscious about bikini season, you’re probably not alone. Many of you are probably wondering, “What products can I use on my body?” And good news is, Urban Skin...

    In our last blog post, we talked about the frustrating experience of dark marks that can result from acne. There’s actually another frustrating experience that happens before that... it’s when you first notice the breakout. Sometimes it feels like it happens on our face at the absolute worst time, like before a big event. Breakouts can happen elsewhere on the body too. Sometimes it looks more like a rash. In these moments, I...

    Dark marks and acne scars are something that almost everyone deals with no matter what your skin tone.  If you're like me, you probably have at least one mark that just seems to never go away! The zit itself is frustrating enough but when it heals and still leaves a mark, it can be infuriating. Trust us we completely understand. There are 3 things to make sure you are adding to your regimen...

By Alea Petersen When it comes to choosing a product that protects your skin from the sun, there are many factors you could consider. But like many of us, you may not think about sunscreen until it’s summertime and you’re packing for the beach when you realize you’re running low. You then run to the nearest store to grab a common brand–something with sunglasses, ocean waves, or Hawaiian flowers screen-printed on the bottle. You don’t...

  At some point in our lives, we all come to a point where we are either concerned with what's going with our body, or with our skin. We want clearer skin, we all of a sudden have acne, we've gained weight, we don't feel our absolute best, the list goes on. What some fail to recognize is that to care for your skin correctly, you must think of your body as whole. Your skin is...

   By: Alea Petersen  You may be wondering why you should use retinol, but we’re over here wondering why you aren’t already. No matter your age, you can benefit from retinol. We believe in its power wholeheartedly! Only in rare cases can a person struggle to tolerate retinol. For most us, it’s the answer for younger, smoother, and clearer skin. That’s why this ingredient is considered the gold standard in skin care.  It’s basic properties...

So you stocked up on hydrating products last winter because you felt you skin was dry and tight but now the sun is out and with the heat you've noticed your skin is suddenly becoming oily! What gives? First of all, it is completely normal for your skin to change with the seasons. You can be extremely oily in the summer and dry as a bone in the winter. Or you can be oily year...

1. First, know what actually causes dark circles. They can be hereditary, or a result of blood vessels lying under your skin. Don Bayley / Via Getty Images Darker pigmentation around the eye area can be hereditary, or the result of blood vessels under the eye that are swollen or not draining properly. “The thin skin of the eyelid is translucent in many individuals and therefore it easily reveals the underlying vessels below,” Dr. Dendy...