The GlowGetters Guide

  Everywhere you look on Social Media you can see melanin-proud posts. #melaninpoppin has over one million posts and #melaninmagic has over 100k. At Urban Skin Solutions and Urban Skin Rx we call ourselves “the melanin experts". So what is melanin exactly? And what makes it so magical?   Melanin is found in almost every animal on the planet. It’s a pigment created by cells in the body called melanocytes. Simply put, it’s nature’s paint. It...

Your skin is essentially the advertisement for what’s going on inside of your body. Whether you’re having a random breakout along your jaw line or one random “zit” in the middle of your forehead, your body is sending you a message about your health.  So, what are your breakouts telling you?   Mouth & Chin: Have you noticed this area breakouts during that time of the month? Breakouts in this area often come because of...

It’s no secret that green tea is known for being able to positively impact just about anything when it comes to the human body. From protecting against cancer and heart disease to being a natural weight-loss aid, there are a ton of pluses that come with consuming this herb, including its benefits on the skin. Green tea comes from the Camellia sinuses plant and is one of the richest documented sources of antioxidants. Polyphenols, which...

  A brand-new year is upon us which comes with a new set of goals, priorities, and things to get done in 2018. And if you’re constantly on the go like us, you probably know what it feels like to go so hard that you run out of steam due to lack of self-care and maintaining a healthy balance in life. In a world filled with so much busyness and high demands, we often get...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time where we can gather with friends and loved ones, kick back, relax, and let our hair down just a little as we reflect on the wonderful things that have transpired throughout the year. For many of us, it’s a celebratory time. Where the eats and drinks are plenty and the holidays and new year’s parties are many. And while washing your face after a fun...

  When father winter sweeps in along with holiday cheer, family fun, and plenty of shopping to do, it’s easy to get distracted from our daily grooming habits and routines such as taking extra care of our body and face during cold weather months.  As the elements change, so does our skin and how it responds to dry winter air and the dry air created by heat we use to stay warm. Most of us...

Why is exfoliating important in the Winter? Did you know that dry skin ages faster? It’s true! The drier the skin, the more prone to wrinkles you can become. We can’t speak enough on how important it is to stay moisturized and stay hydrated all year round but it is also important to exfoliate! Especially in the colder months. There are so many ways to exfoliate. There are physical exfoliants and non physical exfoliants (such...

The holiday season is upon us, and your inbox is probably starting to fill up with party invites.  Alcohol will be flowing, but before you partake, let’s go over how alcohol affects your skin and which ones to choose for the least amount of damage.   Alcohol is a hepatotoxin.  This simply means it is a poison to the cells that detoxify the body.  It also contains congeners which are the main cause of hangovers. The...