The GlowGetters Guide

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)...

I started working for Urban Skin Rx two months before I found out that the love of my life had been cheating on me for the last 6 months of our relationship.  To say I was shocked is an understatement.  I was completely blindsided because he did not appear to be the cheating type.  He was an amazing boyfriend, did all the right things, made me feel adored and cherished, and he also happened to be living a...

    Skin education is so important and we love learning all the tips and tricks on how to have healthier skin. But sometimes you just need to start with the basics. Here are 5 simple steps to get your skin on it's way to flawless!    Do not pick at your pimples Popping pimples can actually make your acne problems worse. When you touch your face you are transferring bacteria from your fingers to...