The GlowGetters Guide

At Urban Skin Rx® our mission is to recognize, represent and advocate for accessible clinical skincare for diverse skin tones with the greater goal to create a world in which we can all feel beautiful, confident and empowered by the skin we're in. As such, we celebrate the BIPOC community every day of the year. However, Black History Month holds a special place at our core. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements...

While we’re still not in the clear with regard to racial injustice or COVID-19, we can all look back at 2020 and agree we’re glad it’s in the rearview mirror. However, we can take some learnings from the year and bring them with us as we look forward to 2021 and (hopefully) all that it has to offer. So what were our takeaways from 2020 from a skincare perspective? Here are a few highlights. #1...

Every now and then, an ingredient trends like never before, resulting in a complete shift of skincare routines everywhere. And while Bakuchiol is not particularly new, its rise to skincare fame has surely catapulted in the last few years — and for good reason. Check out why Bakuchiol is so popular ahead, and the product packed with the incredible ingredient that’s ideal for restoring texture and complexion. What Is Bakuchiol? Pronounced “buh-KOO-chee-awl”, Bakuchiol is a...

Let’s face it, not all of us can be skincare experts, which is why figuring out how to determine our skin type can be so incredibly difficult. Another problem is that when we do give it a shot, most of us end up misdiagnosing, which often results in using the wrong products. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this article, our Melanin Experts™ outline the skin type categories you should know about,...

  Have you ever noticed darker patches of skin appearing on your face or body and wondered what it was or where it came from? You’re not alone. In fact, there are 4,999,999 people who suffer from hyperpigmentation just like you. Hyperpigmentation is a common condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin (the brown pigment that produces normal skin...

Has working from home and the closing of gyms altered your physical fitness plans? A lot of us may have taken advantage of the sedentary lifestyle that resulted from COVID-19. But as we enter a new year, it’s time to get back to pursuing our fitness goals. And guess what? Even your skin will thank you! That’s right, working out doesn’t just benefit your physique and mental health, it can also boost your glow and...

Whew! Last year was a doozy. And while many of the woes of 2020 didn’t magically disappear at the drop of the ball, uneven skin tone doesn’t have to be one of them! Set yourself up for more even-looking skin tone by updating your skincare routine with a few glowgetter™ favorites! A kit designed to help you meet your skincare goals Do you struggle with hyperpigmentation, dark spots and post-blemish dark marks? You’ve come to...

Your skin is your body’s largest organ. And as we know, some organs are able to heal themselves and/or regenerate. Your skin just so happens to be one of those organs! For those of you struggling with skin challenges such as post-acne hyperpigmentation - there’s hope. Through a process called skin cell renewal (AKA skin cell turnover and skin cell regeneration), the skin naturally sheds or overturns dead skin cells and healthy skin cells from...