The Glow Edit

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The Glow Edit is Root + Renew’s journal for practical, science-aligned skincare guidance. Explore skin barrier care, cleansing, hydration, active ingredients, post-workout skincare, travel, and simpler routines.

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How Often Should You Use an AHA Without Over-Exfoliating Your Skin? - Root & Renew
August 31, 2026

How Often Should You Use an AHA Without Over-Exfoliating Your Skin?

How often should you use an AHA? Start once weekly, learn the signs of over-exfoliation, and build a simple barrier-first routi...

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Vitamin C, Peptides, and SPF: The Simple Morning Order for Active Skin - Root & Renew
August 28, 2026

Vitamin C, Peptides, and SPF: The Simple Morning Order for Active Skin

Let’s be honest: mornings can be hectic. Whether you’re rolling out of bed for a sunrise workout, packing for travel, or just s...

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Barrier Serum Before or After Moisturizer? A Simple Summer Hydration Guide - Root & Renew
August 25, 2026

Barrier Serum Before or After Moisturizer? A Simple Summer Hydration Guide

Let’s get straight to it: if you want your skin to feel truly hydrated and healthy all summer, apply your barrier serum before ...

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How to Wash Your Face After Swimming Without Drying Out Your Skin - Root & Renew
August 24, 2026

How to Wash Your Face After Swimming Without Drying Out Your Skin

Anyone who swims regularly knows the drill: you hop out of the water, your face feels tight, prickly, maybe a little itchy. Whe...

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Post-Flight Skincare: What to Do When Skin Feels Dry and Tight - Root & Renew
August 21, 2026

Post-Flight Skincare: What to Do When Skin Feels Dry and Tight

A simple post-flight skincare routine for skin that feels dry or tight after travel, focused on familiar products, gentle clean...

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Hydrating Serum or Night Cream: What Works Best When You Hate Heavy Skincare? - Root & Renew
August 11, 2026

Hydrating Serum or Night Cream: What Works Best When You Hate Heavy Skincare?

Let’s get real: no one wants to feel sticky, greasy, or coated in product before bed. If you’re wondering whether a hydrating s...

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Your Skin Feels Raw: Should You Pause Actives and Use a Serum or Cream? - Root & Renew
August 11, 2026

Your Skin Feels Raw: Should You Pause Actives and Use a Serum or Cream?

So, your skin feels raw, stinging, burning, or just angry out of nowhere. Maybe it’s tight and sensitive, or even red and flaky...

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Vitamin C vs. Peptides: Which Active Should You Reach for in the Morning? - Root & Renew
June 16, 2026

Vitamin C vs. Peptides: Which Active Should You Reach for in the Morning?

Vitamin C vs. peptides — both are powerful skincare ingredients, but which one belongs in your AM routine? Discover their benef...

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Pre-Summer Skin Barrier Prep for Runners, Lifters, and Outdoor Workouts - Root & Renew
June 15, 2026

Outdoor Workout Skincare: What to Do Before and After Sweating

A simple skincare routine for runners, lifters, and outdoor workouts: how to handle sweat, sunscreen, cleansing, friction, and ...

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Night Creams vs Day Creams: Which Hydrates Skin Better?
April 27, 2026

Night Creams vs Day Creams: Which Hydrates Skin Better?

If you’ve ever wondered why your bathroom shelf seems to need both a day and a night cream, you’re not alone. The buzz around n...

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Post-workout gym bag skincare routine with cleanser and hydration
April 06, 2026

Gym Bag Skincare Routine: What to Do After a Sweaty Workout

A practical post-workout skincare routine for removing sweat, sunscreen, and buildup without over-cleansing, plus when to add h...

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How to Patch Test a Gentle Cleanser Before You Commit to the Full Size - Root & Renew
April 05, 2026

How to Patch Test a Gentle Cleanser Before You Commit to the Full Size

If you've ever felt excited or a little nervous about starting a new gentle cleanser, you're not alone. We've all been there: y...

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Skincare product order showing cleanser, serum, moisturizer and sunscreen
March 16, 2026

Skincare Order: Toner, Serum, Moisturizer and SPF Explained

Learn the practical order for cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer and SPF without the layering myths. Includes serum-before-moi...

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Barrier repair serum guide for dry or tight skin after workouts and weather changes
March 09, 2026

Do You Need a Barrier Repair Serum? What Actually Helps Dry, Tight Skin

“Barrier repair serum” is a marketing category, not a standardized formula. Learn when a hydrating serum may help and why gentl...

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Man washing his face before shaving with a gentle cleanser
March 02, 2026

Best Face Wash for Men Who Shave: Dryness, Sweat, and Razor Bumps

A practical guide to choosing a face wash for men who shave, sweat, or deal with dry skin, plus dermatologist-backed shaving ha...

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