The GlowGetters Guide

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....

We all know that going to sleep with a beat face is a bad idea but we don’t take into consideration exactly why; and no, it’s not just because of the makeup stains all over the sheets and pillow cases. Although you do want to wash your pillow cases regularly. Did you know that your pores open up more at night? So, whatever is left on your face at night before bedtime (like dirt, bacteria,...

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...

  We often get asked "Is Urban Skin Rx only for African American Women?"The short answer is "no!" First off, we are not just for women. Skin care is about treating the skin type, condition, and concern and not about whether you are female or male. We are melanin experts and pride ourselves in treating all skin tones with a focus on ethnic and darker skin tones. However melanin comes in all shades and races...

Summer is upon us and that means bikinis, short shorts, sun dresses, tank tops and well, you get the picture. It’s that wonderful time of year where we can dare to bare just about anything. However, if you’re not feeling extremely confident about your skin or feel self-conscious about bikini season, you’re probably not alone. Many of you are probably wondering, “What products can I use on my body?” And good news is, Urban Skin...