GLOWDEGA® • THE ARCHIVE
Skin saviors.
Since 2016.
GLOWDEGA® was an inclusive skin studio created by Hadiyah Daché in Oakland, CA and open to all humans with skin. We officially closed our doors on April 30, 2026.
THIS IS THE GLOWDEGA ARCHIVE. Over 100 articles and advice on skin health including acne, hyperpigmentation, skincare routine help and more! While the physical location is no more, help will always be here just one click away!
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Razor Bumps on Black Men: Why They Happen and How to Stop Them
Razor bumps on Black men happen when curly hair grows back into the skin after a shave. Here's how to shave, what to put on them and when to see a dermatologist.
Seborrheic Dermatitis on the Scalp With Coily Hair: What Helps
Seborrheic dermatitis on a scalp with kinks, curls, and coils is yeast, oil and inflammation, not dryness. How it looks on Black hair and how to use medicated shampoo.
Welcome Sabrina!
A hot, new bombshell is entering GLOWDEGA! Starting in September, Sabrina will be taking clients on select Sundays . Sabrina is an acne expert and the owner of Threo Skin which had been based in Pasadena, CA. (Whenever…
WTF Does Comedogenic Mean?
If you are acne-prone or skincare obsessed then you’ve probably heard about comedogenic products or ingredients. Acne experts and licensed estheticians alike are known to point their clients to online "ingredient…
Top 10 Foods for Skin Health
It seems like the biggest buzzword in the skincare industry right now is actually a phrase: the “gut-skin axis”. There’s now cookbooks for skin, diets that allegedly support glowing skin, and supplements for skin…
The Green Peel: A Summer Favorite
We love to offer our members and new clients alike the best esthetic treatments on the market! This is why we had to bring the Green Peel and its amazing bio-needling capabilities in the studio. While many other skin…
Your Hyperpigmentation Handbook for Defeating Dark Spots
Hyperpigmentation is probably the skin concern clients come to me with the most. Everyone has expressed frustration over the dark spots often left on their skin from the result of acne, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and…
Acne Scars vs. Hyperpigmentation
Today is the day to learn what's real. Nearly every client that comes to see me for their acne scars don't have any. What they have is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation . Usually, I have to clarify what they mean by…
Post-Inflammatory Erythema Explained by An Esthetician
While everyone seems to be hyper-aware of hyperpigmentation, there's a little bit more mystery around Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE). Is it just redness or could it be something more? And how is it not…
You Can't Clear Hyperpigmentation Without Sunscreen
Your hyperpigmentation won't fade without sunscreen. It doesn't matter what the brands are telling you. All of those hyperpigmentation serums and creams are nothing without SPF to keep those areas protected from further…
Skincare for Melanin is Just Bad Marketing
There’s something sinister happening in skin care right now. In recent years, the beauty industry has embraced terminology like "melanin-rich" and "skincare for melanin" in their marketing efforts. While it's refreshing…
Seeing Red? How to Calm and Reduce Redness
Just like how some of us are more prone to hyperpigmentation , others are more prone to redness in the skin. Not all redness, also known as Facial Erythema , is created equal either. Some causes can include inflammation…