My Story

For more than 25 years, I’ve taught chemistry and biology, sharing my love of how the world works—from the molecules that make up matter to the living systems that sustain us.  With a background in toxicology, I've always been especially drawn to understanding the ingredient safety, formulation balance, and how repeated exposure affects the body over time.  That same curiosity eventually drew me toward skin health—and understanding what truly keeps skin strong, radiant, and resilient. 

Later in life, I discovered the transformative power of Vitamin C for myself.  Seeing those changes firsthand inspired me to create something rooted in both science and faith—skincare that educates, empowers, and lets every woman see her own light shine through.  

The Journey Behind the Brand

My husband’s Air Force career took our family from Louisiana to Oklahoma City and eventually to San Antonio, Texas—where we’ve built a life rooted in love, resilience, and renewal.  Along the way, through the journey of blending families and adoption, I've learned that strength and grace are often shaped by the seasons that stretch us the most.

Like so many women in their 40s and beyond, I spent years pouring into everyone else—my students, my family, and the people I care about most. And like many women, I didn't notice the quiet ways I was placing myself last.  As time passed, I saw changes in my skin that no quick fix could erase: dryness that lingered, fine lines that deepened, and a tiredness that didn't match the strong woman I knew I was on the inside. 

More than anything, I realized how easily women lose sight of themselves while they’re busy taking care of everyone else.

GlowLab 5:16 was born from that moment of clarity.  As a science educator with a background in toxicology, I approached skincare the same way I approached the classroom:  asking not just what works, but why it works—and how to develop formulas that are both effective and safe for long-term use.  It's a blend of science, soul, and purpose—a way of taking the understanding I’ve shared in the classroom for decades and create formulas that genuinely make a difference. Each product is intentionally crafted to help women restore hydration, smooth fine lines, and reveal the radiant, plump skin that reflects the strength and vibrancy within.

The name GlowLab 5:16 is inspired by a verse that reminds me we are all meant to shine—a quiet reflection of the faith and hope woven into this brand’s purpose. It’s a reminder that no matter where you are in life, it’s never too late to renew, to restore, and to reflect the light that’s been there all along.

GlowLab 5:16 is skincare created with intention—rooted in science, guided by purpose, and designed to help women glow from the inside out.

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