Archive for October 2014
Recipe to Get Skincare to Absorb Better
Did you know that the surface layers of skin, also called the stratum corneum, is anywhere between 9~11 layers? Cosmetic brands aren’t allowed to speak about penetration beyond these surface layers, so if you are seeing claims like ‘reproduces collagen’, an action that takes place in the dermis beyond the stratum corneum, note that this is actually against…
Read MoreDoes Your Skin Give Away Whether You’re Right or Left-handed?
While we’ll be uploading our interview with Dr. Ro of Koracle Dermatology shortly, we wanted to give you a teaser of one of the many insights we gained from our talk. Koracle Dermatology (called Oracle Dermatology in Korea) boasts a network of over 70 dermatology clinics – the largest number of dermatology clinics in Korea and branches in…
Read MoreProbiotics….for the skin?
It’s well known that probiotics are good for the body – these live microorganisms found in yogurt and other fermented foods boost the ‘friendly bacteria’ in your gut. In modern day, stress, work, travelling, taking antibiotics all take a toll on the body’s bacteria balance, so probiotics are a must keep the body healthy and reduce…
Read More4 Time Saving Beauty Tips
It’s hard enough to get out the door in the morning without struggling with your daily beauty routine. We’ve summarized a list of our favorite time saving beauty tips – a combination of ways to cut down time consuming beauty routines but also little daily hacks that ultimately will save you time in the long…
Read MoreTaking an Enzyme Bath (or How to Cure Jet Lag)
Korean bathhouses or jimjilbang have been around in New York and LA for sometime now. These communal bathhouses offer a variety of dipping pools, saunas, steam rooms, ice rooms, massage therapies and even cafes, with enough activities to take up a full day of blissed-out relaxation. Lately Korean jimjilbangs have taken it to the next…
Read More4 Ways to Enjoy Misugaru
While we love our products, Glow Recipe is also about beauty from the inside out, and one of the team’s daily habits is to start the day with a healthy Misugaru shake. We’ve been seeing Misugaru mentions more often on cooking blogs & news articles lately and wanted to give you our lowdown. WHAT IS MISUGARU: Misugaru…
Read MoreHow to shop the Glow Recipe E-Popup Store
We’ve excited to introduce the opening of the Glow Recipe E-Popup Store! Our E-Popup Store features the latest and greatest products from Korea. One product that has been hand-picked by the Glow Recipe team is featured for a limited time, every few days. Sign up for the Glow Recipe email list to be notified of new…
Read MoreHoney, I got you Covered
Every trip back to Korea doesn’t just mean suitcases filled with the latest beauty products. It’s also non-stop indulgence in comfort foods such as bulgogi, bibimbap and then the not-so-familiar latest food trends. This summer, our favorite “new find” in the midst of heat-struck, humid Seoul was Softree Honey Chip Ice Cream. The ice cream itself, made…
Read MoreWelcome to Glow Recipe
Dear friends, We are incredibly excited to introduce Glow Recipe! Our goal was to design a lovingly curated destination site that makes natural Korean beauty products and the latest skincare trends accessible to beauty-forward women around the world.
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