Cissi — founder, writer, fellow patient
I write the posts, curate the shop shelf, read every message, and obsess over whether the tone feels right. My background is in loving people through hard things and taking very detailed notes.
(a) about us
hi, i'm cissi — so glad you're here
I started Glow and Grow because I needed it myself. During treatment, my skin changed almost weekly: dry, sensitive, sore, suddenly reactive to products I'd used for years. I spent too much money on too many things and still felt overwhelmed. So I began collecting what actually helped — the gentle cleansers, the soft balms, the routines that didn't ask too much of me — and sharing them with anyone else sitting in the same boat.
(b) the team
We're not a big company. We're a small circle of people who care deeply about making this space honest, warm, and useful.
The Glow and Grow community
The real experts here are the people living it. Members share stories, tips, product finds, and 'me too' moments that make this place feel like a kitchen table rather than a website.
Medical friends & care partners
I check product claims against dermatology basics and keep a clear line: this site shares experience, not medical advice. Always talk to your own care team before trying something new.
(c) our history
it started as a phone note
A list of products that didn't sting, plus a few that did. Just for me.
friends started asking for it
I shared the note, then a doc, then a little site. It turned out lots of people wanted the same honesty.
stories joined the shelf
Member stories became the heart of the community — real experiences, not polished reviews.
Glow and Grow today
A cozy corner with curated products, treatment tips, journal posts, and a growing table of people cheering each other on.
(d) what we value
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honesty over polish
We share what didn't work, not just the wins. Real life is messier than an Instagram routine, and that's okay.
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gentleness over achievement
Some days, washing your face is enough. We celebrate small steps here.
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inclusion over perfection
Every skin story is welcome. Every treatment path is valid. There's no single right way to glow.
(e) a few things about me
- ✿I believe a good lip balm is a legitimate emotional support object.
- ✿I keep a 'tried it' notebook so I don't re-buy things that broke me out.
- ✿My ideal Friday night is tea, a face mask, and a very cozy blanket.
- ✿I will always choose a gentle routine over a complicated one.
want to join the table?
become a member, share your story, or just say hello. this community is warmer with you in it.
Everything here is shared from personal experience and gentle research. It is not medical advice. Always talk to your care team before changing your treatment or routine.