Our Story
How True Glassy was born and more about the founder and the name
The Founder
I wanted to do something that could help many who are struggling with skincare like me.
It all began when I had my first baby. Holding my premature baby after months of PPROM and NICU stays was the most incredible feeling I've ever experienced. However, after catching a glimpse of myself in the bathroom mirror following a long day with my baby, I felt as though I had aged 10 years in just one month. I didn't like that feeling. I wanted to take care of myself so I could better care for my son and give him more of myself.
I embarked on my skincare journey, learning about skincare ingredients as my skin began reacting to certain ones not commonly known to cause reactions, such as Panthenol. By devouring all the information I could find on allergies and skin reactions, I developed a skincare routine I enjoyed doing every day. Then, everything changed again when I started experiencing relentless breakouts at the age of 27. This was both strange and challenging, as I had never suffered from severe acne before, with my worst episodes being two pimples at once! After months of trying to address this with acne medication and skincare, I switched the moisturizer I was using, and the breakouts stopped! It was surprising, as I hadn't suspected the moisturizer, even after changing it several times post-breakout. Identifying Shea Butter as a common irritant was a revelation. I learned how individual everyone's skin is and how differently it can react to various ingredients.
Despite stopping acne treatments and continuing with soothing products, my skin remained angry, irritated, and overly reactive. I continued visiting dermatologists, where I was diagnosed with very sensitive skin and rosacea. I began using antihistamines and cortisone to manage the sensitivity. I've been grappling with sensitive skin for the last few years, continually striving to understand what my skin likes and dislikes.
Throughout this journey, I've been learning about skincare products and ingredients, using apps and websites to research products and identify the best options for me. Then, I realized I could create something to help others struggling like me, making their skincare journey easier and more enjoyable.
After analyzing the market, I realized the available skincare data was scant. While there are many reviews, no platform effectively communicates which concerns products address or how they benefit different skin types. I also noticed the lack of a method to filter products by ingredient concentration. This insight revealed a significant opportunity for innovation in skincare applications, and I'm here to drive that change.
Leveraging my software development skills, I built a comprehensive application entirely on my own, managing everything from database design to the technologies used in development. I've worked tirelessly to bring the True Glassy App to fruition. I'm incredibly proud of the application I've built and am eager to continue rolling out new features I plan to launch in the future.
The main goal of True Glassy is to empower you with knowledge, enabling you to make informed skincare choices. We aim to provide skincare information that was previously unavailable to combine you in your skincare journey.
Why True Glassy?
I wanted the name "True Glassy" to stand for something special in the skincare world: a beacon of clarity and honesty. Think of it as turning the skincare world into a transparent, easy-to-understand place, much like looking through a clear pane of glass.
The name "True Glassy" reflects our mission to be your clear as glass skincare guide, shining a light on things that might have been a bit hard to find or know before. It's all about making everything about skincare open and clear, ensuring that our users have access to trustworthy, transparent guidance.
