The Glow Report
Thoughtful takes on body care, rituals, and radiant skin
Persimmon Soap Is Going Viral. But Can It Really Get Rid of “Old Person Smell”?
TikTok has found another body-care problem you may not have known you were supposed to worry about. This time, the solution is persimmon soap, a...
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....
Why Is Everyone Putting Castor Oil in Their Belly Button?
TikTok has a remarkable ability to make a body part you have barely thought about in years feel medically important by lunchtime. The latest example...
How to Get Rid of Dry, Flaky Skin on Your Legs
You pull on a pair of black leggings, and suddenly there's a dusting of white flakes on the fabric. Or maybe you notice that your...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Your Breasts Are Part of Your Body-Care Routine, Too
Every October, pink seems to appear everywhere. Pink ribbons show up on storefronts, social feeds, product packaging, sports uniforms and corporate logos as the world...