Skin Sensei Blog
With so much (mis)information out there and thousands of products to choose from, knowing the absolute best ways to care for your skin can be overwhelming.
In martial arts, a sensei is a wise teacher—a resource that teaches focus and skill. As your Skin Sensei, we hope to help educate and focus you on what’s really important to create beautiful, glowing skin.
Why a Twice-a-Day Skin Care Routine Makes Such a Difference
Cleansing and moisturizing both morning and night is as necessary as brushing your teeth twice a day; it’s the key to happy, healthy skin. Here’s why.
Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Give gifts that are unique and memorable! You simply can’t go wrong giving our luxurious, aromatic, professional-grade products. Here are our top 5 recommendations.
How to Care for Skin with Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, flushing, and inflammation. There’s no cure, but it can be managed with a combination of medical oversight and quality, professional-grade skin care products as a long-term strategy.
It’s Pumpkin Season! Pamper Your Skin with Our Powerful Fall Mask
Using masks on a regular basis is so important that we list it as Step 2 in our Skin Care Guide. Our Fall Essential Mask is chock-full of pumpkin enzymes, has an amazing aroma, and will do wonders for your skin when you add it to your rotation of masks — any time of year!
Product Price Comparisons: Lancome, Arbonne, Eminence, and More vs. Skintessence
Learn how to find the best quality products at a fair price. We compare Skintessence to non-pro-grade, over-the-counter brands as well as other professional grade brands like Image.
Hard or Soft Water? How to Tell What’s in Your Home & Impacts to Facial Skin
Approximately 85% of US homes have hard water, according to the U.S Geological Survey. But hard water can have negative impacts to your skin. Learn how to tell what’s in your home and how to work with it.
Hello, Autumn! How the Change of Seasons Can Affect Your Skin
As the weather starts to cool and the season shifts, it’s time to review how your skin can be affected — not just in the fall but any time weather patterns change!
Over-the-Counter, Medical, and Professional-Grade Skin Care Products: What’s the Difference? An In-Depth Review
Learn from an industry expert what it means for a product to be "professional-grade," and why inferior over-the-counter products cost so much.
The Science Behind Cell Renewal in Skincare: Unveiling the Secrets of Youthful Skin
Understanding how skin cells work and the importance of exfoliation can help us unlock the secrets to maintaining healthy and vibrant skin. Learn more!
The Benefits of Enzymes in Skin Care and How to Choose the Best Mask
Enzymes are all-natural, gentle ingredients used to exfoliate the skin, remove dead skin cells, and improve skin texture and appearance. At Skintessence, we highlight the use of enzymes in our amazing, professional-grade masks. Choose the best one for you!
Got Acne? You Need These Ingredients in Your Skin Care Routine
More than 85% of people aged 12 - 24 have acne. Learn why some people have more than others, and the key ingredients you should have in your skin care routine!
Giveaways are So Fun! Make Sure You’re in the Next One
Learn about our latest Giveaway and how to make sure you’re in the next one.
Can One Moisturizer Really Firm, Elasticize, and Prompt Cell Renewal on Facial Skin? (Hint: Yes!)
Learn more about our remarkable Firming Moisturizer, an important part of our Ageless Collection!
Personalized Skin Care: A Professional View From an Experienced Esthetician and Skin Care Expert
“Personalized skin care” is a recent trend thanks to consumers wanting to not waste money on the wrong products. That’s great, given thousands of choices! But what exactly does “personalization” mean? Here’s an expert’s view.
The Eyes Have It! The Best Eye Skin Care Ingredients, Products, and Plan
The skin around the eyes is delicate and special, so don’t waste time and money on the wrong products! Only use ingredients that provide excellent and efficient cell renewal and collagen production. Here’s the definitive guide to the best eye skin care!
The Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant Power of Azulene
Azulene is wonderful for all skin types, but particularly effective in products designed for sensitive skin, as it helps to calm and soothe skin, reduce redness, treat acne, and decrease inflammation. Learn more.
Why the Right Toners are an Important Part of Your Skin Care Routine
Toners have gotten a bad rap in the past, for good reason. But the good news is that modern botanical toners are formulated to be gentle, and professional-grade toners are especially effective! They’re an essential part of any skincare routine, playing a crucial role in maintaining healthy and glowing skin. Learn more.
How to Keep Your Skin Beautiful Well Into Middle Age & Beyond — Our Top 3 Recommendations
Love your age and take care of your beautiful face! With the right guidance plus professional-grade skin care products, it’s not as hard as it seems. Learn our top 3 recommendations to keep your skin beautiful well into middle age & beyond!
Top 5 Amazing Ingredients in our Best-Selling GLOW Serum
Our best-selling GLOW Serum is a luxurious, professional-grade, powerful serum that helps give you a radiant and youthful complexion. GLOW is packed with amazing ingredients; here are the top 5 and why you should make them part of your skin care routine!
How to Tell if You Have Combination Skin and Why Superfruit and Peptides Can Save the Day
Combination skin, characterized by an oily T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and dry cheeks, can be challenging to manage. The typical over-the-counter products either leave the T-zone too oily or leave the rest of the face too dry. The good news is that the right combination of small-batch professional-grade products (like Skintessence) can work wonders!