The GlowGetters Guide

  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...

  Identifying your skin type can be confusing for many. There are 4 main skin types: normal, dry, oily and combination. Let's take a look at a brief description of each and what they really mean.  1.) Normal Skin -Little imperfections -Not too dry -Not too oily For the few lucky people who have normal skin, it is comfortable. It's not too dry and not too oily. It also has few to little imperfections. It has...

Hola! It's Cinco de Mayo and the margaritas and tequila will be flowing! But before you slice up those limes to garnish your drinks there's some important things you need to know! Consider this an important public service announcement.  Two words. Margarita Dermatitis. Yes. It is real. We didn't think it was real either, but it's a very,very painful 2nd degree burn you can get from one of the most common drink garnishes!  Our very...

Whenever someone has tried one of our cleansing bars and they are wanting to add onto their skin regimen, but are hesitant to try several more products, I always always ALWAYS recommend the Super C Brightening Serum.  First of all, it can help with any of your skin concerns! You want to fight aging? Try the Super C.  You want to fade dark marks? The Super C will help! You have oily skin, acne and...

Hormonal acne.  We've heard the phrase before, and a lot of us are dealing with it, but we aren't really sure what we are dealing with.   So what is hormonal acne exactly? Hormonal acne is directly linked to the bodies hormone levels of estrogen, testosterone and androgen. The natural fluctuation that happens over a 30 day cycle can cause an increase of oil production, therefore clogging pores and causing breakouts.  This happens to women (and men)...