Spices & Herbs you NEED to integrate into your life!

Here are some spices/herbs that can help solve a number of skin problems and they can aid in your overall health & wellness. Try integrating these into your daily life whether it's through teas, oils or juices to see results.

Basil: Known for its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory

Calendula: Speeds up the healing of wounds, soothes eczema and other skin conditions, and helps skin to look and feel healthier

Chamomile: Calms skin and aids in digestion

Evening Primrose: Regulates skin cell function; improves moisture absorption; helps cool, decongest, and calm skin; and sharpens the mind

Lavender: Helps treat problematic skin conditions, such as acne and eczema, due to its natural anti-bacterial and soothing properties it reduces anxiety, improves healing and aids in cell renewal

Lemongrass: Features antiseptic and astringent properties and minimizes pores and brightens skin.

Oregano: Provides exfoliating and antibacterial benefits

Peppermint: Known for its cooling and soothing properties and helps to invigorate the senses

Rosemary: Helps in the healing of wounds as it improves blood circulation and supports skin regeneration

Sage: Slows down and reverses the signs of aging and offers skin protection from free radicals

Turmeric: Reduces acne and calms skin

Willow Herb: A natural alternative to hydrocortisone with anti-inflammatory and soothing properties

Start off by slowly integrating these into your daily routine whether it is drinking a tea before bed, lighting a lavender candle during your bath, adding turmeric to your food or smoothies, adding a facial oil into your skin care routine or drinking a lemongrass/celery juice in the morning.

Xo, GLOW

Corrective Ingredients for Hyperpigmentation

Our number one concern and request from many of our clients is to get rid of the hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is classified as darkened areas on the face - produced by an overproduction of melanin and can be brown, black, grey, red, or pink. Pigmentation can be caused by the skins reaction to inflammation - wether it be from UV rays, or from a breakout. Melanosomes are sent to protect the cells nucleus from damage. Hyperpigmentation can get worse with exposure to the sun, hormones, heat, or harsh ingredients that irritate the skin. This concern can also be tricky to treat, as it takes time, proper skincare, and treatments that won't make it worse. A great way to measure how quickly you can rid your pigmentation is how long you’ve had it.

For example, you’ve been dealing with a dark spot for 3 months, and you’ve finally decided to get products to help reduce it, typically at the 3-month mark is when you may start to see it reduced (depending on the product and the active ingredient).

When deciding on the right products, you first have to look at the right ingredients. What does the product contain that will help reduce hyperpigmentation. You'll want to increase cellular turnover, incorporate tyrosinase inhibitors, and brighten the skin.

Here’s a look at some key ingredients that are safe for all skin types and will target pigmentation:

• Arbutin

• Kojic Acid

• Licorice Root Extract

• Azelaic Acid

• Vitamin C

• Niacinamide

• Retinoids

• Mequinol

• Soy proteins

• N-Acetylglycosamine

Now let's take a look at some of GLOW’s skincare products that contains some of these amazing ingredients:

• Environ Mela Prep

• Sorella Apothecary Facial in A Bottle

• Miracle 10 Spot Solution

• Sorella Apothecary Antioxidant Serum

• PCA Clarifying Treatment

• Miracle 10 Solution 1

• Miracle 10 Solution 2

• PCA Pore Cleansing Gel

• Sorella Apothecary Tropical Topical Matte SPF

• Miracle 10 AHA Gel

• Sunscreen is essential!!!!

• Vitamin C's

• Retinols
  

Connect with us to learn about our treatments and products that treat pigmentation.

Xo,

GLOW Beauty Bar

Treatments for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin needs love too!

At Glow we offer a handful of treatments that cater to sensitive skin types. After an in-depth consultation the perfect treatment options are chosen and discussed with you. Reminder: there are many different types of sensitivity - rosacea, eczema, inflammation, etc. and these inflammatory skin conditions must be taken care of before we can target other concerns you may have such as pigmentation or aging.

Heres a look at some of our treatments that might be appropriate for you and your sensitive skin:

1. Facial

2. Oxy Facial

3. Stimu Facial

4. Dermaplaning

5. Nano Infusion (light pressure)

6. Hydrafacial

7. Medi facial

8. Jet peel

9. Microneedling (light needle depth, not recommended for rosacea)

10. Microneedling 2.0 (light needle depth, not recommended for rosacea)
    

Can you believe that almost everything on our service menu can be customized for you and your sensitive skin?!

It’s also really important to prep your skin prior to getting treatments done…what does that mean? Homecare!

At Glow, depending on your skin barrier, if your skin isn’t ready for treatments we can always get you set up with a skin strengthening skincare routine as a prep!

Message us if you have any questions about your sensitive skin xo

Team GLOW