Want to get hotter in 30 days? Follow these tips 1. Exercise every day. Jog in the morning right before sunrise. Getting some fresh air and endorphins in the morning will boost your mood and help you feel good all day. In addition do 50 pushups and 50 situps every night. 2. Avoid tanning or sun
Continue reading »Author Archives: "Cassandra Burns"
13 Tips For Acne Free Skin
If you’re dealing with an acne breakout, avoid touching your face or popping any pimples to prevent the acne from spreading. So your skin can clear up, wash your face no more than twice per day and moisturize each time you do. Certain foods are better for your complexion than others, so try to eat
Continue reading »Are Facials Good for Your Skin?
Facials can be amazing for the skin, if done with the right products and the right massaging movements and techniques. There are many types of different facials including cleansing, steam, exfoliation, masks, peels, creams and lotions. Lotions are great for moisturizing and massaging, both which are necessary for healthy and glowing skin. Facials are normally
Continue reading »Facts: Sunscreen, it’s Ingredients and the FDA
1. There are two kinds of active SPF ingredients Active ingredients in sunscreens come in two forms, mineral and chemical filters. Each uses a different mechanism for protecting skin and maintaining stability in sunlight. The most common sunscreens on the market contain chemical filters. These products typically include a combination of two to six of
Continue reading »How Often Should You Reapply Sunscreen
When it comes to sunscreen, applying it once under your makeup may not be enough to protect your skin from sun damage. And we all know by now that sun damage cause up to 80% of wrinkles, discoloration, and inflammation, and not to mention the risk of developing skin cancer. So how often should you
Continue reading »Homemade skin care: The story of Solscense
My wife and I are both very busy people and spending time together requires a lot of coordination. When we sat together to watch our favorite TV show, we found that it was replaced with a skin care infomercial, and as you can guess, we were pretty upset. But what upset me the most wasn’t the fact
Continue reading »The Top 7 Anti Aging Foods: Aging Gracefully
While there is no magic food that drives the wrinkles away, the basics are simple. The key to aging gracefully is eating healthy. What you put in your body directly impacts your skin’s health. Healthy foods leads to healthy and glowing skin with less wrinkles whereas processed and packed foods lead to dull and unhealthy
Continue reading »5 Reasons to wear sunscreen all year long
Most sunscreens leave you a greasy mess. And nothing ruins a beach day like having to rub cream all over your body every 60 minutes—except maybe massaging a bunch of ground-up shells and chemical-filled, coconut-scented lotion into your slightly burnt skin. Despite the inconvenience, sunscreen is necessary! Luckily, new sunscreens make the whole process easier
Continue reading »The ideal age to start using anti-aging creams
It’s never too early to start using anti-aging skincare in order to prevent premature aging of the skin, but choosing your products according to your age is still important in order to get the correct care. When to start? Sunscreen starting at age 6 months Physical exfoliant (gentle facial scrubs) starting at age 10 Acid exfoliant starting
Continue reading »Cure dry skin: 5 tips to better skin
Environmental stressors, pollutants, makeup and even soap, can cause imbalance and disruption in the skin’s pH balance. A natural pH level is a balance between your skin’s level of acidity and alkaline. When your skin’s PH level is too alkaline, your skin becomes dry and sensitive leading to skin conditions like eczema. Dry skin slows
Continue reading »Everything you need to know about shrinking your pores
We don’t want to see them, we don’t want to talk about them, we just want them to go away. Pores come in all sizes and we want to shrink them, but they do serve an actual purpose: pores house a hair follicle and sebaceous gland and serve as a gateway for sebum, our skin’s
Continue reading »13 cost-effective anti aging techniques
There many different factors that contribute to aging and wrinkling skin. Factors such as sun exposure, stress, and genetics all lead to aging. But what are the most cost-effective ways to prevent aging? 1. Use anti aging creams Anti aging creams are full of ingredients that boost the production of new skin cells, collagen, and elastin. They
Continue reading »How smoking causes wrinkles
It’s hard enough to see the wrinkles suddenly appearing in places you don’t care for it to be. It’s even more difficult to imagine looking like you’re 70 when you’re still in your 40s. Guess what? It does happen. And it’s even more common for people who smoke. It is believed that smoking reduces the
Continue reading »11 Winter skin foods for a glowing complexion
Winter can be harsh on the skin, and if your skin is lacking certain nutrients, it can become dry and pale. Dark spots can also be more common in the winter because we tend to eat more sweets and sugary food (Thanksgiving pies, Christmas cookies, we’re talking about you). The good news is that we
Continue reading »How Free Radicals Age the Skin
You may have heard from many skin care products that “protect against free radicals”, insinuating that free radicals age the skin. There are also diets that specifically include foods that protect against free radicals in the environment. But what are free radicals and why are they harmful? What are free radicals? Free radicals are atoms,
Continue reading »The proven way to get rid of dark spots
Once you’re free and clear of acne, dark spots will often linger on your skin, causing you to continue wearing more makeup than you should which in turn creates even more acne. That’s why you need to learn how to get rid of dark spots so you can end the vicious cycle of skin abuse.
Continue reading »The best natural anti aging ingredients
With so many anti aging creams on the market, it’s hard to figure out which ingredients are actually doing the majority of the work, and which are only fillers. It’s important that know what you’re putting on your skin for two reasons. 1: Results aren’t instantaneous so you don’t want to waste money on anti
Continue reading »5 steps to better skin: How to wash your face the right way
Washing your face is the most important part of your skin care routine, and learning to wash your face the right way helps remove dead skin cells, makeup, and dirt, which can lead to clogged pores and acne. Washing your face also has an amazing effect on blood and circulation, which helps your skin retain
Continue reading »Valentines Skin Care Giveaway
It’s that time of the year again – the one that makes you crave chocolate truffles, sweet tarts, and those chalky candy hearts…February! We know that it’s a holiday created by the greeting card industry, but if it gives us a chance to indulge ourselves, who gives a heck. This February we’re giving away the
Continue reading »Is sugar aging you faster?
We all know our diet impacts our overall health, but did you know it can impact how your skin ages? Our skin is our biggest organ, and it is susceptible to both internal and external environmental factors. When our diet is unbalanced, our skin suffers, particularly through the process of glycation – and it all has
Continue reading »How your face changes with age
Most people do not believe they’ll look much different when they get older, but it is a fact of life that your face changes with age. For anyone looking in the mirror on a daily basis, the first signs of aging are on the surface: darker under eye circles that seem somehow larger than the last time,
Continue reading »How to repair sun damaged skin
It can be challenging to repair sun damaged skin, but it is not impossible. Sun damage and ultraviolet radiation really does a number on the skin, and can damage it severely. When skin is damaged by the sun, the following things happen: Collagen fibers are damaged Elastic fibers are damaged Natural nutrients are reduced Using
Continue reading »Craziest Beauty Trends of 2017
2017 has to have been one of the most amazing years in the history of beauty revolutions. But along with revolutions come regrets and mistakes. Natural beauty was kicked to the curb last year in favor intense drag-style makeup trends, and we’ve put together a list of some of the craziest beauty trends of 2017
Continue reading »Natural Ways to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes
Puffy eyes makes us look tired, lethargic and old. There are many reasons get puffy eyes: excessive crying, physical stress, weather, sinus, hangover, lack of sleep etc. Below are the top 10 ways to get rid of puffy eyes. 1. Water The easiest way to get rid of puffy eyes is to drink water. When
Continue reading »How to Treat a Sunburn
After excessive drying from a sun burn, the skin begins to peel off. In this case, it is necessary to stay hydrated but you can apply topical nutrients to minimize the effects. 1. Olive Oil Olive oil has skin-nourishing fatty acids that work as an excellent moisturizer for dry skin. The oil coats the
Continue reading »Skin Care Routine: Are Facial Toners Necessary?
The use of facial toner as an added step to your skin care regimen is sometimes a topic of debate and confusion. However, we will break down some of the main beneficial factors to consider when choosing whether to add facial skin toner as part of your cleansing routine. First, it’s important to note that
Continue reading »How to get good skin: The secret to aging well
Good skin is dewy but not oily, radiant but not shiny, smooth and even toned. The one solid way to get good skin is cleansing your body from the inside. Even the most expensive products and procedures don’t come close to the effect of an internal cleansing. Your skin really is a mirror of your body’s
Continue reading »Harmful skin care ingredients to avoid
Today it seems like every skin care brand is trying to convince you that their products are just what you need, yet no one talks about the harmful skin care ingredients involved. Luckily, the David Suzuki Foundation for Environmental Protection conducted a study of the most harmful cosmetic and skin care ingredients. A list of 12 most
Continue reading »The Perfect Skincare Routine for your Skin Type
What’s your Skin Type?
Winter Skincare Giveaway
We’re giving away a bunch of unique prizes in our Winter Skincare from Around the World Giveaway, including lots of luxurious products to make you feel warm and fuzzy on the outside. Winning is easy… all you have to do is: Tag 3 friends in a comment on our Facebook Post Like Solscense on Facebook Follow Solscense on
Continue reading »