You would think that acne and breakouts would be less common in the winter, since skin is drier than normal. But as my fellow oily and combination skin girls know: The winter blemish struggle is real. And it’s particularly tricky to treat because typical acne fighters like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are naturally drying, which can cause even more inflammation when temperatures and humidity drop. After years of struggling...

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s with your bae, Galentine’s with your squad, or just grabbing drinks on a regular old Wednesday night, there are a few strategic moves that will help you look and feel your best. And it all stems from skincare, because if you don’t prep properly, it’s pretty much impossible to achieve flawless makeup. Los Angeles-based makeup artist Katey Denno, whose celebrity clients include Felicity Jones and Lily...

It’s day two of 2018, which means you’ve likely set out some goals for yourself to achieve in the next 364 days. But we all know sticking to them is easier said than done. That’s why, this year, we’re committing to making tiny beauty tweaks that are surprisingly easy to manage and actually make a huge difference in how you look and feel. Here’s exactly what the Glow Recipe team...

I remember my mother telling me about a very old saying in Korea, “Send your daughter outside in the fall and your daughter-in-law outside in the spring”. Roughly translated, it means one would send one own’s daughter out to the fields in the gentler fall sunlight and one’s daughter-in-law out in the spring, when the sunlight was stronger and thus more likely to cause sunburn and spots. (yikes!) As you...

Exfoliation is arguably the most crucial step in your skincare routine, as emphasized by our co-founders, the entire Glow Recipe team, and even our skincare guru friends. We are always talking about how exfoliation preps your skin and removes skin build up, clearing the path for your skincare to work even better. While Sheryll shared her love for chemical exfoliation and sang its praises for all types of skin in...

Anyone that knows me knows that chemical exfoliation is one of true loves. There are only a few things in my book that rival soft, bouncy, silky skin. It wasn’t until I discovered chemical exfoliation about a year and a half ago that I realized what an essential step it is in my skincare routine. So back up…what is chemical exfoliation, or peeling, as it’s called in Korea? The basic...

When I was young and naïve, I didn’t use moisturizer on my face. Can you even believe it? I know, I know, I can’t believe it myself. I have combination, oily, and acne prone skin, and for the longest time, I believed that the more I “dried” out my skin, the less oily it would be. Harsh cleansers, astringent toners, and NO moisturizer were my skincare routine. Needless to say,...

Sometimes it seems that I’m living under a never-ending to-do list of deadlines and obligations and appointments. I check one off and, like a weed, another grows in its place. Even that first-world mandate of “me time” feels like yet another item I need to satisfy before I actually get a break. And while I often feel like the only way I can legitimately “de-stress” is by paying a masseuse...

Korean dramas are winning hearts the world over, and it’s not just for their meme-worthy tropes (back hugs!), easy-to-love storylines and easier-on-the-eyes stars. K-dramas provide an insight into the hottest trends coming out of Korea, whether it’s fashion, food, or jjimjil-bang (bathhouse) etiquette, and Korean beauty is no exception. Indeed, if Korean dramas are any indication, skincare is very, very important in the life of a K-drama star. So put...

Considered the most important part of skincare throughout Asia, cleansing (more specifically, the double cleanse) has become a beauty ritual synonymous with and unique to Korean and Asian beauty routines, resulting in the development of highly specialized products and methodologies. This is a topic we discuss all the time, from why double cleansing is effective to how to double cleanse. Even our team member Katie is a self-professed “serious double...

Hey guys! Yes, I got hitched! If you happen to follow me on Instagram (@sarah_glow), you may have noticed some fancier-than-usual posts (pictures courtesy of our wonderful wedding photographer @megcourtney1). To be honest, I am still getting accustomed to being open about my personal life as I’ve always been a fairly private person, and I’m still not entirely convinced anyone is all that interested in what I’m up to outside...

Well known for being a remedy for an upset stomach, ginger has long been consumed as a healthful and medicinal ingredient with multiple healing benefits. In traditional Asian medicine, ginger is considered a warming food that increases internal energy and improves blood circulation. The warming effects of ginger are best suited for those with cold hands and cold feet. (In the winter, that is practically everyone) The versatile root soothes...