What is bacne?... HINT: its normal

‘Bacne’ or back acne is exactly what it sounds like – acne on the back. But what causes bacne? Well, it is different for everybody, but the main causes are the same as acne on our faces, so you’d think you can treat it by using your acne face wash,...

Is alcohol affecting my skin?

As a rule, we know alcohol = dehydration. We usually notice this when we wake up after a big night out ready to drink tons of liquids in an attempt to rehydrate our bodies... but what about our skin? 

So, what's the deal with dark skin and sunscreen?

written by Olamide (Olly) Tolu-Ogunpolu  ‘Do we (Black people) burn?’ I distinctly remember the day a (Black) girl in my year asked me this question, and I told her I had no idea. And to be honest, I didn’t have any idea until a year later. This is particularly relevant considering...

The Best LGBTQ+ Influencers to Follow Right Now

However you feel about social media, the pros (the cons…) it can’t be denied that places like Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube are amazing at fostering and growing strong communities made up of people from all over the globe. With transgender, non-binary and other members of the LGTBQ+ community more...

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How can I be a better ally to the LGBTQ+ community?

As you probably already know, June is Pride month – a time to celebrate, to elevate LGBTQ+ voices, to reflect and to bring attention to what else still needs to be done.  If you’re not a member of the LGBTQ+ community itself, how can you get involved in pride? The...

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All about GLAAD

Meet GLAAD. The charity working hard to lead the conversation, shape the media narrative around the LGBTQ+ community and accelerate acceptance. Founded over 30 years ago, GLAAD works to educate the media, tackle bias and strive for authentic representation.  By sharing stories through entertainment, news, and digital media platforms they...

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Talking Loneliness - Mental Health Awareness Week

Let’s talk loneliness. It’s something 1 in 4 adults feel some or all of the time. There’s no single cause, although being 16 to 24, from an ethnic minority community, or being LGBTQ+ are just a few of the things that increase our chances of feeling it. So what can...

skincare for a damaged moisture barrier

What is the skin barrier? Is it different than the moisture barrier? How do I know if it’s damaged?!  If you're into skincare (& even if you're not), you might have noticed there's been *a lot* of chat about having a damaged moisture barrier & the benefits of ceramides for...

The Scar Slayer Wand - Q&A

Breakouts. Sun damage. Inflammation. Sometimes they can leave their mark. Time to get rid… Meet The Scar Slayer Wand. Super_targeted application, super_charged vitamin C.   With a super targeted wand applicator to really hit the spot,  l’ascorbic acid (aka vitamin C), skin brightening tranexamic acid + kakadu plum extract work hard...

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Q&A with Glow Hub Founder

This week we catch up with Tiff, Glow Hub founder, to get *the* expert comment on some frequently asked skin_care questions. Product innovation expert, brand founder + skincare lover, she shares her insights into some of the trickier Q's we're frequently asked… Q. What can go with vitamin c and...

skin schoolin' - your FAQ's

Welcome back to Skin Schoolin', the time of the year Team Glow answer aaaall your burning questions on everything skin. Whether it's doing a deep dive into ingredients or skin type tips, it's time to study up... This week, it's over to you, we're answering your FAQ's...    What order...

skin schoolin' - getting rid of pores

Welcome back to Skin Schoolin', the time of the year Team Glow answer aaaall your burning questions on everything skin. Whether it's doing a deep dive into ingredients or skin type tips, it's time to study up... This week, let's talk about getting rid of pores.  What are pores?Did you...

Black Excellence Should not be a Requirement of A Peaceful Existence

Article written by Olamide (Olly) Tolu-Ogunpolu  In the process of Black Liberation, the idea of Black Excellence in its many forms (see Black Girl Magic and Black Boy Joy) has become a key aspect of the movement and for good reason too. Black Excellence is a celebration of Black people as...

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Making your Mental Health a Priority

We asked the Glow Hub community over on Instagram some Mental Health Q’s & you all answered. The results… 70% of you wish you could talk about mental health more. 63% don't know how to make your mental health a priority. Mental health is not a *taboo* and talking about...

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The Glow Collective | Introducing Ash

As a genderqueer and trans-masculine person, seeing other trans people being confidently themselves really helped Ash accept who they are, so they want to share their journey to help others. Meet Ash, on set at the Glow Collective shoot...  Why did you want to be a part of the Glow...

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Let’s Talk About Mental Health

Mental Health. As we chatted to our Glow Collective, you guys on social + our very own Glow Hub team, it’s a topic that ran through pretty much every conversation. From normal day to day stress to anxiety, gender dysphoria, repressed emotion or grief, the reality is mental health and...

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