The GlowGetters Guide

Hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate.  Did I mention to hydrate? The colder it becomes, the more important it is to accommodate that change by switching up your skin routine.  It’s common for your cleanser and your moisturizer to be the focus of that change. In the cooler months it’s necessary to make sure we are using products that help to sufficiently exfoliate and hydrate the skin.  Cleansers that don’t strip the skin of necessary oils are...

Pore size can be yet another confusing skin issue that plagues many men and women.  While they unfortunately can’t be shrunk, due to the fact the size is ultimately determined by genetics, you can reduce their appearance.  On the other hand, if you are noticing an increase in the appearance of your pores, a few other factors could be to blame.  The good news is there’s something you can do about the latter!  😊  ...

Coconut oil comes surrounded by misinformation and it’s not hard to see why...  Many women and men will tell you that it’s a staple in their skincare regimen, even going as far to call it their holy grail, while others have had not so great experiences to report.  With so many mixed messages out there on the world wide web, we decided to shed some light on this dilemma that plagues so many of us....

Some of the most common questions we get, pertain to when to apply products.  Should you apply your moisturizer before or after your serum?  When should you apply sunscreen?  Does a toner have to be used after you cleanse?  These are some of the burning questions. Keep reading to find out all the tips and tricks you need to become a pro at layering!   You may have some products at home that you love...

Discoloration of the bikini area is a very common concern for many women. Razor bumps, lack of exfoliation, and genetics all play a part in this issue.  In this week’s blog entry, we are sharing a few tips and tricks that will help you can tackle this beast and get on with feeling good about “down there”! The first (and one of the most important) recommendations is to stop shaving.  Shaving is a huge culprit...

Receiving facials regularly is essential to having healthy skin.  Following a daily skin care regimen is essential, but pairing your regimen with facials by your aesthetician could help yield the ultimate results.  Regular facials with a professional will mean that you will receive a much more targeted skin cleansing routine, where professional products will be used and a skin analysis will be carried out. What's more, regular facials reduce signs of premature aging, therefore, beating any signs...

As an African American woman, I am completely aware of the things we are not taught when it comes to skin of color. We take the African American skin care regimen for granted. There are so many assumptions. For example, sunscreen not being a necessity for black skin. Where did we get that from!? Regular soap and water is fine maybe for some but this does not apply to us all. Sis and bro… Let’s...

Skin Cancer Prevention It has become a misconception that black skin doesn’t need sunscreen. Many believe the melanin in black skin provides adequate protection, which is untrue! Melanin is the color or pigment we see everywhere that is created by cells in the body. While melanin does naturally provide protection from the sun, it is nowhere near enough. Ultraviolet rays still have the potential to damage skin and lead to skin cancer such as melanoma....