Tennis star Sloane Stephens, a Grand Slam champion, has explored nearly every bodycare routine during her 15-year career. From “everything showers” and red light therapy to dry brushing, cold plunges, saunas, and cryotherapy, Stephens has tried it all to help her body recover from the demands of her sport. However, despite her extensive routine, Stephens, now 31, realized she was missing some basic yet essential steps in her bodycare regimen. To fill these gaps, she created her own bodycare brand, Doc & Glo.
Doc & Glo is an all-gender bodycare brand designed for the “movers, the shakers, and all in between.” The brand’s first products include the No. 3161 Game-Changing Deodorant ($18) and the 24/7 Hustle Deodorizing Body Mist ($22). The fragrance-free mist neutralizes odor while improving the skin barrier and protecting it from environmental stressors and bacteria. The roll-on deodorant, a must for Stephens during her intense tennis matches, is formulated without aluminum or fragrance. It neutralizes body odor, brightens the skin, and soothes irritation without leaving a white cast or buildup.
Stephens personally tested both products during her most challenging matches, ensuring their effectiveness. The products’ simple ingredient lists reflect Stephens’ straightforward approach to beauty. “I’m a very simple gal and very thoughtful with the products I use and recommend to my friends and family,” she says.
Sustainability is a key focus of Doc & Glo. Stephens and her team were committed to reducing waste during production, improving imperfect formulas instead of discarding them. The products are housed in refillable containers and reusable packaging, allowing customers to restock responsibly. “Single-use plastic is out,” Stephens emphasizes.
The name Doc & Glo is a nod to Stephens’ grandparents, particularly her grandfather, a former OB/GYN who encouraged her to use natural deodorants due to her struggle with hidradenitis suppurativa, a skin condition that causes painful lumps under the skin.
Stephens has learned a great deal about the beauty industry and entrepreneurship through this journey. “Entrepreneurship is not for the weak,” she says, noting the challenges of finding retailers, manufacturers, and navigating the business world. Despite the difficulties, Stephens has remained adaptable and determined.
In addition to her entrepreneurial efforts, Stephens has come to value the importance of work-life balance and self-care. Her motto: “Don’t cheat yourself, treat yourself.” She encourages others to prioritize their beauty and self-care routines, emphasizing that taking time for yourself every day can greatly improve your overall well-being.
“You only have one life to live, so treat yourself like royalty,” she advises. “Once you realize that, if you can do something every day for yourself, you’ll just feel better.”