November 29, 2011
 As our bodies begin to make the shift into adulthood, we experience a release of hormones which stimulates a variety of different changes. For most people, acne will begin to occur with the onslaught of puberty. Contrary to what has been told to teens throughout the years, acne is not caused by eating French fries, hamburgers or chocolate. Another misconception that many people are under is that acne occurs when you don’t wash your face enough.
Acne is caused by excess skin oil and bacteria that forms on the skin. For women, pregnancy and menstruation can trigger excess oil to form. Unfortunately adult acne tends to run in families. If your parent had trouble with adult acne, you are at higher risk of having adult acne as well.
Acne may present itself differently as you age, but it is acne regardless. Skin Gift has a variety of acne products that will help keep acne under control. The deep penetration of Obagi’s Clenziderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser will remove dirt and excess oil leaving your skin feeling refreshed and clean. After you cleanse your skin, follow up with Obagi’s Clenziderm Pore Therapy. The 2% salicylic acid eliminates residue on the skin, clears dead skin cells, and minimizes blemishes.
No matter your age, our skin care consultants are available to help you find the perfect acne care products that will suit your particular needs.
November 24, 2011
 For teens, their social life is one of the most important aspects of their life. Having a bad case of acne breakouts can have serious psychological effects that can put a damper on what would be a normally fun time period of their life. Within the school environment, some teens report being ostracized by their peers for having acne. Many teens with acne problems feel depressed and will shy away from typical teen social gatherings. Feeling alone and insecure, teens do benefit from help given from adults who understand the psychological trauma that having acne causes.
Thankfully there are many different skin care products available to help teens with acne lesions. Store bought products have hit and miss results depending on the severity of the problem that is occurring. The great news is that Skin Gift has several acne products that have proven to be very effective in treating acne.
Teens will benefit from using the Clarisonic Plus Face & Body brush as the first part of their skin cleaning regime. This fantastic brush removes six times more make-up and dirt than manual cleaning does. Using the brush will leave skin feeling clean and fresh. The amazing Obagi Clenziderm MD products have solubilized benzoyl peroxide that will penetrate deep into the follicle for fast and effective acne treatment. You will find these and several other acne products for people of ages, at Skin Gift.
November 22, 2011
Most women are guilty of having cosmetics and make-up in their bag or case that has long since outlived their lifespan. Skin care experts agree that all cosmetics and make-up items should be sent to the curb after a certain period of time in order to avoid contamination and the transfer of bacteria.
Most make-up and skin care products are made to last a year or two. Contamination can occur at any time however because these items come in constant contact with germy areas such as the eyes, mouth and fingers. Any product that has changed colors or consistency or has a bad odor should immediately be disposed.
Here are some useful guidelines to follow to reduce your risk of contaminating your skin will germs from makeup.
Mascara comes in constant contact with the eyes, which makes it a breeding ground for bacteria. Skin care experts agree that mascara should be replaced every three months.
Liquid foundations will last up to a year as long as you do not contaminate the bottle with germ filled fingers. Jane Iredale’s Liquid Mineral Foundation has a useful pump so that no cross-contamination can occur.
Powders, lip balms, and concealers are able to last for several years because they do not contain water.
Keeping eyeliner, lip, and highlighter pencils out of your mouth or water will help extend the life of your pencils. Keeping them bacteria free will make them last for several years. Sharpening them before use will protect you from bacteria too.
Skin Gift has everything you need to replenish your make-up bag. Stop by our website to see the fabulous items that we have in stock.
November 17, 2011
 Continuing from Tuesday…
• Sun tanning will improve acne. Lying in the sun will dry out the skin for a short period of time, but it won’t stop the oil production completely. Ultraviolet rays are strong, but they will not penetrate deep enough into the pores of your skin to kill the bacteria that causes acne. So it may feel like getting a tan is helping improve your acne, but it is an extremely short lived time frame.
• Using sunscreen causes acne breakouts. Like people, not all sunscreens are alike. Some formulas may be more irritating to your skin and some may clog your pores causing breakouts. Using sunscreen is extremely important as it is the only way to protect your skin from the suns dangerous UVA and UVB rays. IS Clinical’s Treatment Sunscreen won’t clog your pores and provides the protection you need.
• Stress causes acne. The verdict is still out on this one. Some studies have shown that stress does affect acne production in some people. To be safe and acne free, it’s important to eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, and sleep well. With any luck, living a healthy life style will help you remain acne free!
If you’ve been dealing with acne breakouts for what feels like forever or have a teen that has acne trouble, it’s time to call Skin Gift. Our skin care consultants can help you choose the perfect acne products that will eliminate acne once and for all. Contact Skin Gift to learn about the fantastic acne products by Obagi, IS Clinical and Jan Marini too.
November 15, 2011
 Some people are under the misconception that acne only occurs during the hormonally charged teen years, when in fact adults are subject to acne breakouts in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and sometimes even their 50’s. In the early years, acne often presents itself with whiteheads and blackheads which can occur at any location on the face, forehead, nose, back, neck, and the back of the arms. Adult acne typically looks different in that it often has reddish nodules around the mouth and jaw areas. Regardless of when, where, or how it appears, acne lesions can be frustrating to deal with, no matter what age you are.
Acne myths are a confusing maze of information to muddle through for both teens and adults. People often wonder what is causing their acne to appear and if they are personally making choices that will seal their acne fate. Here are some of the common acne myths that you should be aware of…
• Eating chocolate will cause you to have acne. This is one of the most common myths that have been around for what seems like forever! Okay ladies, you can breathe a huge sigh of relief because there is NO concrete evidence that links our beloved chocolate to acne breakouts. There is controversy as to the topic of what you eat and drink versus acne breakouts. Some studies have linked milk products to acne, but drinking milk is essential to good bone health.
Please check back on Thursday for the conclusion.
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