The GlowGetters Guide

Let me know if the following sounds familiar. You have tried every product you can think of, but nothing has helped because your skin is super sensitive. You feel like what you have tried for your breakouts has just made things worse for your skin. You feel like your skin is so sensitive, that you are scared to try anything new and you are worried you will have to live with acne forever. We completely...

For many people, smoking is more of a social habit than a full-blown addiction.  During the holidays, the sale of drugs and alcohol increase dramatically making it the perfect time to address the side effects smoking has on your skin.  Keep reading to discover some known and some not so known ways that smoking could be affecting you along with some product recommendations to combat these issues.  Please note, no product will make the difference...

Acne affects nearly 50 million Americans.  The fact that you are reading this means that you too probably have had or are having your own personal struggles with acne.   Heck, I’m writing this because I understand the struggle all too well myself!  We often overlook how important it is to determine the underlying cause of acne and go straight to topical solutions.  Even if you get results, they are not sustainable therefore discovering acne’s root...

Hyperpigmentation (Dark Spots/Age Spots) is probably the reason why.Hyperpigmentation creates uneven skin tone, which I believe is far more ageing than lines and wrinkles. Uneven skin tone will make you look older than you actually are. At Urban Skin Rx, our specialty is corrective skin care. So, of course, we have the solution for how to attain and maintain a clear, even skin tone and help you turn back the clock.Hyperpigmentation, also known as sun...

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...