Glo Skin Beauty Blog - Ingredients

There’s a hero ingredient rising up the skincare ranks and it’s called epidermal growth factor or EGF. But what does EGF do for your skin and how does it work? Discover everything you need to know about EGF skincare benefits here... 

Every so often a skincare ingredient comes along and is a total game-changer. Squalane is one of those hero ingredients and you’ll be seeing it everywhere. Discover why every skin type can benefit from adding squalane oil into the mix.

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that protects against environmental damage, strengthens, firms, and brightens the skin. Discover our guide to all things vitamin C for skin...

If you’re looking for a brighter way to diminish skin discoloration such as dark spots, hyperpigmentation, melasma, or even just to amp up your dull complexion, there’s an under-the-radar hero ingredient that’s about to seriously revolutionize your skincare ritual. Step forward alpha arbutin - nature’s answer to an Instagram filter. This powerhouse ingredient effectively treats pigmentation issues and boosts brightness safely without the unwanted side effects of its former counterpart, hydroquinone. Nature-approved, dermatologist-recommended, alpha arbutin is beauty’s best kept brightening secret and we’re here to spill.

Hailed as one of skincare’s all-time superheroes with most dermatologists wielding it as their top skincare tool (- along with SPF, of course), retinol is one of the most effective ingredients in the modern skincare kit. It helps accelerate skin cell turnover, reduce inflammation, diminish hyperpigmentation, and stimulate collagen production, promoting smoother, firmer, brighter skin. In short, it’s one of the best ingredients to use in all anti-aging skincare rituals.

You've likely heard of salicylic acid, but do you know how it works and what it does? From adult acne to maskne, hormonal breakouts and blackheads to excess oil, salicylic acid will be your go-to for clearer skin.

Hydrating, soothing, and protecting skin, there are so many benefits to nopal cactus. Here's what you need to know about adding it into your skincare routine.