30 Day Beauty Challenge

hotter in 30 days

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

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13 Tips For Acne Free Skin

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

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Skincare Advice from Everywhere!

Skincare Advice from Everywhere

It’s tough to nail down a skincare routine. I bet you know this firsthand! Sun protection is just one important aspect of skincare, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here are some of our favorite bits of advice from other skincare seekers like yourself, from all over the internets! Avoid Fragrances, especially if

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How Do Beauty Standards Affect Us Now?

With time comes change, and it affects everything… With the recent emphasis on women’s rights and embracing the idea of self-acceptance, some dramatic changes are being seen in the beauty industry. The way products are marketed, how content is displayed, and all while an anti-pollution stance has been strongly established. What does this mean for

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Are Facials Good for Your Skin?

facials good for 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

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Peaches Have Anti-Aging Powers

Peach Granola Bowl

Peach flower extract, when used topically or orally, is shown to reduce UV-induced aging effects and increase the production of collagen in recent studies. Peach flower extract showed similar patterns in topical and oral treatments. The treatment’s cooperative chemical interactions cause anti-oxidative and collagen-protective activities, which is great news for your skin, especially if you

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Best Treatments for Acne Scars

Best Treatments for Acne Scars We’re doing our best to treat sun damage and the aspects of aging concerning our skin. However, acne scars are a different ball game. If you’ve suffered with acne, you know how difficult it is to sort through thousands of products to find the ones that will work for you.

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5 Reasons to wear sunscreen all year long

reasons to wear sunscreen

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

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Cure dry skin: 5 tips to better skin

cure dry 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

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How smoking causes wrinkles

smoking cause 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

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How Free Radicals Age the Skin

free radicals anti aging

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,

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Valentines Skin Care Giveaway

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

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Is sugar aging you faster?

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

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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

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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

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How to Treat a Sunburn

treat sun burn

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

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Harmful skin care ingredients to avoid

harmful skin care ingredients

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

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New Year, New You!

New Year New You - Solscense

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! Treat yourself this season. Use Code NEWYEAR for $10 off your next bottle of Solscense! Buy Now   We found some New Year’s inspiration to share with you: “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis “Don’t be troubled because of the mountain tops you

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What’s your Skin Type?

what's my skin type
Is your skin normal, dry, oily, combination, acne-prone, or sensitive? You may think you know your skin type, but chances are you have no idea! It's impossible to treat your skin properly if you don't even know what you're working with. Take the below quiz to properly determine, once and for all, exactly what your [...] Continue reading »

How Can Activated Charcoal Improve Your Skin?

activated charcoal mask

When used properly and safely, activated charcoal can have major health benefits for both your skin and hair. Activated charcoal isn’t your regular backyard BBQ charcoal, but a medical grade version of the charcoal that’s used in air filtration systems. It’s even administered in hospitals as emergency treatment for poisoning. As chemicals bind to the

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Skincare Trends in 2017

home skincare trends

New trends appear every so often that revolutionize the way we live. This year, it’s clear that some new trends have taken over the world of skincare, and some products are becoming obsolete as new ones trickle in. Solscense is just one revolutionary product to hit the market rather recently, but here are some other

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Make Thyme for Your Skin

thyme plant for skin

Thyme is an herb that we commonly find in pizzas and salads, pastas or breads. In addition to adding delicious flavor, it has also been used as a skin health and beauty booster for centuries, especially when it comes to skin! Fresh and dried versions of the herb can be found in produce sections and

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Black Friday BOGO Sale

Starting at 12:00AM PST on 11/24, we will be offering a BUY 1 GET 1 FREE sale! That’s right, buy a bottle of Solscense, and get one bottle FREE! To take advantage of this offer, add 2 bottles of Solscense to your cart and one bottle will automatically be discounted from your cart total. This

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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

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3 Fall-Inspired DIY Beauty Recipes

3 Fall-Inspired DIY Beauty Recipes

I think we can all agree that the best part of Fall is the food! From pumpkin pie to apple cider, Autumn tastes amazing and smells even better. That’s why we hunted down some inexpensive and all-natural beauty treatments using some of the season’s most iconic ingredients. Put on your favorite flannel, snack on some

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3 Healthy Fall Treats

It’s Fall, and you know what that means! The holidays are coming… and so are the calories. We know how tough it is to eat healthy during the holidays, especially when every recipe includes 10lbs. of sugar. Well, you’re in luck, because we found 3 ultra-delicious, low-cal, low-fat treats that anyone can make. Easy as…

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A Guide to Halloween Skincare Recovery

Woman in face paint as scarecrow

Everyone loves putting on a fun face for Halloween! But what happens when it’s time for the makeup to come off… Costume makeup just isn’t pore-friendly. While we promote good skincare habits like commandments, we have to admit that we’re human and don’t always take the time to stick to a routine. However, Halloween night

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The Wonderful Effects of PLE

The Effects of PLE

The Wonderful Effects of PLE (Polypodium Leucotomos Extract) Polypodium leucotomos extract (PLE) originates from a tropical fern plant grown in Central and South America. Native Americans have been using the plant extract for centuries for the treatment of inflammatory disorders and skin diseases. Clinical research has shown that it has antioxidant properties. Taken orally, it

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Top 5 Herbs for Anti-Aging

herbs for anti-aging

If you’re looking for a simple way to prevent signs of aging, we have a solution for you! Some herbs already contain anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. They improve your complexion by providing the natural elements your skin craves. They naturally protect your body from any likely cell degeneration caused by aging. To make things easier

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How Coffee Benefits your Skin…

Cup of Coffee made by barista

How Does Coffee Benefit your Skin? We know it probably sounds too good to be true… but it doesn’t hurt to believe! The truth is, we wanted to know if our coffee-drinking habits are related to the state of our skin. We found some seriously pleasing factoids that we want to share with you! Coffee’s

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The Best Vitamins for Skin

Best vitamins for beautiful skin

You consider your lifestyle to be pretty healthy, right? You try to eat yours greens (sometimes with extra croutons) and you work out (aka: walk the dog). No matter how healthy your lifestyle may be, you’re still missing out on essential vitamins for slowing the aging process. A great solution is to use topical creams that

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Enter the Solscense Giveaway

Enter to Win our Solscense Giveaway

We’re giving away a bunch of unique prizes in our Solscense Giveaway, including lots of fun Summer items, just in time for your Labor Day Weekend festivities! Winning is easy… all you have to do is: Share our Facebook Post on your Timeline Like Solscense on Facebook Follow Solscense on Instagram for a 2nd entry!

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Skin Boosting Smoothie Recipes for Glowing Skin

Beautiful skin starts from the inside. Add these delicious skin boosting smoothie recipes to your morning routine to keep your skin clear, refreshed, and youthful. Our Favorite Skin Boosting Smoothie: Strawberry-Banana Created by registered dietitian and chef, Sara Haas This fruitful smoothie is all about defying age. Strawberries contain vitamin C, which naturally produces collagen.

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