Skin Concerns
SKIN CONCERNS
At Glow Recipe, we want you to love the skin you're in. Everyone deals with a variety of different skin concerns throughout their skin journey. That's why at Glow Recipe, we want to empower you to get to know your skin & treat it based on what it needs day by day. Consider this your glow guide to common skin concerns-- why they happen, how to treat them confidently & what products to look for to reveal your happiest, healthiest skin.
Breakouts & Acne](/content/pages/skin-concerns#breakouts-acne/index.html) Dryness](/content/pages/skin-concerns#dryness/index.html) FINE LINES & WRINKLES](/content/pages/skin-concerns#fine-lines/index.html) PORES & OIL CONTROL](/content/pages/skin-concerns#pores/index.html) DULLNESS & UNEVEN TONE](/content/pages/skin-concerns#dullness/index.html) DARK SPOTS](/content/pages/skin-concerns#dark-spots/index.html) REDNESS & SENSITIVITY](/content/pages/skin-concerns#redness/index.html)
Breakouts & Acne
Why They Happen
Breakouts and acne are
caused by clogged pores, bacteria, and excess oil.
Mythbusters
Popping a pimple will
get rid of it faster.
False!
Popping a pimple can spread bacteria to other parts of your skin and worsen acne.
How To Treat
First avoid popping, picking or squeezing your breakouts! Let your skin heal naturally. Consistently double cleansing with warm water to remove excess oil and dirt. (We recommend our Award Winning [Clarifying Double Cleanse Duo](/content/products/clarifying-double-cleanse-duo "Clarifying Double Cleanse Duo"/index.html)) Add ingredients like [salicylic acid](/content/collections/acids "Acids"/index.html) and [BHA + AHAs](/content/collections/acids "Acids"/index.html) (exfoliating acids) into your routine; to help visibly tighten pores and instantly blur them. Niacinamide can also help regular oil production and improve discoloration.
Best Ingredients for Breakouts & Acne
[Salicylic Acid](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
[Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA)](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
[Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA)](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
[Niacinamide.](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
Pores & Oil Control
Why They Happen
Congested pores & oily skin are caused by excess oil mixing with other things (like dead skin cells & bacteria)
Mythbusters
Moisturize less if you have oily skin.
False!
Oily skin compensates with lack of moisturizer by producing even more oil, which can lead to more breakouts.
How To Treat
Cleansing regularly and properly moisturizing can help reduce oiliness. Choose skin care products that are oil-free and try using a gentle, foaming face wash (check out our award-winning [Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser](/content/products/glow-recipe-blueberry-bounce-gentle-cleanser "Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser"/index.html)) and swap out your heavy creams for a lighter oil-free moisturizer (try our refillable [Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Oil- Free Moisturizer](/content/products/watermelon-glow-pink-juice-oil-free-refillable-moisturizer "Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Oil-Free Refillable Moisturizer"/index.html)).
Best Ingredients for Pores & Oil Control
[Salicylic Acid](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
[Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA)](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
[Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA)](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
DRYNESS
Why They Happen
Dry skin is due to a lack of moisture in the skin and can have many causes, including weather, sun damage, age & hydration
Mythbusters
Dry Skin only occurs during cold weather months
False!
Dry skin can occur all year long. It's true that winter weather can cause dry skin and strip skin of it's natural oils but during the summer months, extra sun time can dry out your skin, as well as saltwater and chlorine.
How To Treat
Consistently double cleansing with warm water to remove excess oil and dirt.
Start double cleansing with a moisture-rich formula while dissolving dirt, oil & dead skin such as a cleansing balm (like our [Papaya Cleansing Balm](/content/products/papaya-sorbet-enzyme-cleansing-balm "Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm"/index.html)).
Opt for a hydrating toner in order to dampen skin and prep to maximize absorption and the benefits of your routine (Try the [Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner](/content/products/cloudberry-bright-essence-toner "Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner"/index.html) to deeply hydrate & brighten over time)
Choose a thicker, cream moisturizer (rather than lightweight, water-gel moisturizers). The [Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream](/content/products/plum-plump-hyaluronic-cream "Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream"/index.html) with Hyaluronic Acid provides extra hydration while plumping & balancing skin!
Best Ingredients for DRYNESS
[Polyglutamic Acid\ \ Hyaluronic Acid\ \ Ceramides](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
FINE LINES & WRINKLES
Why They Happen
Fine lines & wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, this is because as we age proteins like collagen & elastin begin to decline and breakdown
Mythbusters
You only need to wear sunscreen when it is sunny out.
False!
Even when clouds are out, it is still essential to wear sun protection to shield your skin from damaging UV rays & fine lines.
How To Treat
Integrating a serum formulated to target fine lines into your routine. Ingredients like [peptides](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html) work to rebuild and repair skin, while improving elasticity.
Always wear proper [SPF](/content/products/watermelon-glow-dew-balm-spf-45 "Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Balm SPF 45"/index.html)(both indoors and outdoors) daily to protect the skin from visible sun damage.
Best Ingredients for FINE LINES & WRINKLES
[Salicylic Acid](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
[Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) Niacinamide.](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
Dullness & uneven tone
Why They Happen
Dullness & uneven tone is commonly the result of excess dead skin cells
Mythbusters
The more you exfoliate, the better
False!
Scrubbing & exfoliating your skin too hard or often can compromise your skin barrier causing more concerns like dryness and breakouts
How To Treat
Consistently double cleansing with warm water to remove excess dirt. (we recommend our [Award Winning Clarifying Double Cleanse Duo](/content/products/clarifying-double-cleanse-duo "Clarifying Double Cleanse Duo"/index.html))
Integrate ingredients like [Vitamin C](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html) (repairs discolartion and dullness to reveal bright, more even skin) & [CoQ10](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html) (a powerful antioxidant that strengthens skin and brightens over time) into your routine
Best Ingredients for Dullness & uneven tone
[CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)\ \ Vitamin C\ \ Niacinamide](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
REDNESS & SENSITIVITY
Why They Happen
Redness & sensitive skin can be caused by various factors including genetics, overly dry or damaged skin, and more.
Mythbusters
People with sensitive skin should skip exfoliating
False!
All skin types can benefit from exfoliating, people with sensitive skin should opt for a gentle exfoliant
How To Treat
It's important to include gentle ingredients in your routine
Choose a nourishing, gentle cleanser, like the [Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser](/content/products/avocado-ceramide-moisture-barrier-cleanser "Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser"/index.html), a gentle hydrating cleanser packed with [ceramides](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html) & colloidal oatmeal to nourish skin while cleansing.
Don't skip out on exfoliating, [BHA](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html) is a gentle exfoliating ingredient found in our award winning [Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner](/content/products/watermelon-glow-pha-bha-pore-tight-toner "Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner"/index.html)
And lock in hydration with a soothing moisturizer. [Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer](/content/products/watermelon-glow-pink-juice-oil-free-refillable-moisturizer "Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Oil-Free Refillable Moisturizer"/index.html) contains licorice root extract, a potent antioxidant that helps soothe and calm skin!
Best Ingredients for REDNESS & SENSITIVITY
[Niacinamide\ \ Ceramides\ \ Avocado Oil](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation
Why They Happen
Hyperpigmentation is a term used to describe different types of skin discoloration and can be caused by sun exposure, hormone changes, genetics & more! Hyperpigmentation can come in different forms, such as dark spots.
Mythbusters
Hyperpigmentation only affects older people
False!
Hyperpigmentation & dark spots are not age exclusive, you can experience this as early as your 20s. Hyperpigmentation is a risk if you are frequently exposed to the sun, environmental stressors & hormonal changes.
How To Treat
Serums packed with powerhouse brightening ingredients like [niacinamide](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html) and [vitamin C](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html) can help brighten dark spots, reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation & even skin tone
Our [Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum's](/content/products/guava-vitamin-c-dark-spot-serum "Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum"/index.html) Vitamin C encapsulation technology treats and prevents dark spots over time and brightens skin without any harsh irritation.
Best Ingredients for Dark Spots & Hyperpigmentation
[Vitamin C\ \ Niacinamide](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
[CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)](/content/pages/ingredients "Ingredients"/index.html)
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