The Glow Report

Thoughtful takes on body care, rituals, and radiant skin

TikTok Is Bringing Body Glitter Back—But This Time It's Not 2003

  There was a time when going out without something sparkling on your body felt almost unfinished. Glitter appeared across collarbones, shoulders, stomachs and legs....

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Uganda Independence Day: Celebrating Heritage, Culture and the Traditions That Continue to Inspire Us

Every October 9, Uganda celebrates the anniversary of its 64 years of independence from British colonial rule in 1962. For Ugandans at home and throughout...

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From Uganda to Your Shower: The Bathing Ritual That Helped Inspire Manjeri

Long before body care became an industry of elaborate routines, specialized tools and “everything showers,” bathing was already a ritual. For Manjeri Skincare, that idea...

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Antibacterial Soap vs. Regular Soap: Is One Actually Better at Getting You Clean?

Walk down the soap aisle and the word “antibacterial” can make an ordinary cleanser sound like the weaker option. If one soap removes dirt while...

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The Chlorophyll Beauty Craze: Can Chlorophyll Really Give You Glowing Skin and Make You Smell Better?

A few drops of green liquid in a glass of water, and suddenly your morning routine promises to do considerably more than keep you hydrated....

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The Body Serum Boom: Did Lotion Stop Being Good Enough?

For most of modern beauty history, moisturizing your body was a relatively uncomplicated affair. You got out of the shower, reached for a bottle of...

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The Beauty Industry Has Discovered the Vulva. Is That a Good Thing?

For generations, women have received a remarkably confusing set of instructions about their intimate areas. Don't talk about them too much. Don't smell like you...

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Beef Tallow Soap: Should You Try It?

Beef tallow soap has become one of the biggest skincare trends on TikTok, Instagram, and wellness blogs. Supporters claim it moisturizes better than commercial soaps,...

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What Actually Lives on Your Loofah?

There is something slightly unsettling about the object hanging in your shower. You use it to scrub away sweat, oil, dead skin and whatever else...

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