Skin Care Routine

  If you’ve been rocking with Urban Skin Rx® for a while you’ve probably seen the words “Pro Strength™” in reference to our advanced product line that we offer. But you may not have understood what makes this collection unique while being a part of one big, glowing skincare family! Since our formation, it has been our mission to recognize, represent and advocate for accessible clinical skincare for diverse skin tones with the greater goal...

  Have you ever heard someone say they didn’t need to put on sunscreen because of their melanated complexion? Or dismiss the idea that skin cancer could be a thing for those with deeper skin tones? If so, you’re not the only one. Over time, myths surrounding the relationship (or lack thereof) between skin cancer and its potential effects on those with skin of color have become more common as the emphasis on skincare has...

Summer Skin Tips Warmer weather means more fun in the sun, but it also means increased exposure to UV rays, heat and humidity that can lead to dark spots, fine lines, clogged pores and acne breakouts. And don’t think staying inside will help either because air conditioning can steal your skin’s moisture. What’s a glow girl to do? Follow these tips to make sure your summer skin routine is amped up to fight aggressors so...

Did you know? Recent data states that only 3% of dermatologists are Black (compared to 13% of the population) and 4.2% are Latinx (compared to 16% of the population), making it the second-least diverse specialty after orthopedics. In a 2011 U.S. survey, 47% of dermatologists and dermatology residents reported that their medical training was inadequate in training them on skin conditions in Black people. A 2018 study showed that only 4.5% of pictures in four...

Do you struggle with dehydrated skin, dull skin, uneven skin tone, fine lines, oily skin or rough texture? Did reading that cause you to stroke your face immediately? We feel you! A host of skin challenges drives us crazy, but when it comes to dry skin, the frustration is real. On a scale of easiest to address to hardest, you’d think dry skin would be easy to check off the list, but those of us...

If you have questions about your skin and the best products to achieve your goals, a virtual consultation with a licensed aesthetician may be just what you need to kickstart your routine. As part of The Melanin Experts™ Movement, Urban Skin Rx®’s new initiative that provides valuable resources to people with skincare concerns most commonly seen in skin of color, you can schedule a free virtual consultation with one of our in-house glowgiver™ aestheticians. So...

If you have melanin-rich skin and are looking for answers to your skin concerns, you’re in the right place. Urban Skin Rx® is committed to promoting education and advocacy for skin of color and to support that commitment, we’ve introduced The Melanin Experts™ Movement, a new initiative that provides valuable resources to people with skincare concerns most commonly seen in skin of color. Part of this movement is The Melanin Experts™ Network which includes 300+...

Aaahhhh! That fresh feeling you get after cleansing your face. Your skin feels clean, soft, revitalized. So you think after removing the day’s impurities and sloughing away those dead skin cells, you’re all done. Think again. You may be missing a vital step in your skincare routine - moisturizing. Why you need to moisturizeSome people think that if their skin is clean, they don’t need to moisturize. Or maybe you have oily skin and think...