January 12, 2012
 In the not so distant past, it was not uncommon to slather our bodies up with baby oil and lie in the sun to achieve a golden glow from the sun. We did not know that tanning our bodies outdoors or in tanning beds was bad for our skin. In this day and age, most people are well-versed on the dangers of exposing their skin to the sun. Many people who did not protect their skin previously are now suffering the effects from sun exposure. Aggressive and non-aggressive skin cancers are on the rise, sun spots, and photo-aging is a plenty.
There are many different sunscreen products on the market with varying levels of SPF, all claiming to protect our skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Most people buy sunscreen and trust the labels, apply the sunscreen, and are surprised when they still receive a sunburn. It is not uncommon to think that sweat, exposure to water, misapplication, or not applying sunscreen often enough is the reason for sunscreen failure.
Despite the SPF ratings on the packaging, not all sunscreens are created equal. Many sunscreens on the market today do not block long UVA radiation. Most people do not know that the SPF rating applies to UVB radiation and some short UVA radiation, but not long UVA radiation.
Stay tuned to Skin Gift for more important sunscreen information!
January 10, 2012
 In continuation from Thursday…
• Aging – People who already have dark circles under their eyes will likely have more pronounced dark under eye circles as they continue to age. When excess folds of the skin develop under the eyes, any dark under eye circles will look predominant.
• Pregnancy or Menstruation – The skin often becomes more pale allowing veins under the eyes to become more visible which results in dark circles under the eye.
• Dehydration – Excessive loss of water can be a cause of dark circles under the eyes.
• Sun Exposure – Dark circles occur in both dark and light skinned people when sunscreen is not used and sun exposure is experienced.
• Eye Glasses – When eye glasses are too heavy, blood circulation can be slowed which will cause dark circles. Dark circles under your eyes can be unsightly and you could choose to cover them up with Jane Iredale’s Circle/Delete Concealer. You’ll always be able to achieve a perfect match to your skin tone thanks to the creamy colors that can be blended together.
Skin Gift also offers several tried and true remedies that specifically addresses the issues of dark under eye circles. Stop by our store or call our skin care consultant to learn about the benefit of using Jan Marini’s Factor-A Eyes For Dark Circles, iS Clinical Super Serum Advance, Jan Marini’s Age Intervention Dark Circle Night Eye Defense, and Obagi’s line of Professional-C Serums.
January 5, 2012
 As we age, most everything on our body tends to change in one way or another. At some point in time everyone will experience fine lines, wrinkles, gray hair, sagging skin, the loss of collagen and elastin, and often times the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
Dark under eye circles can appear at any point in time for a wide variety of reasons. Here are a few examples of the most common reasons for the occurrence of dark circles under the eyes.
• Poor Nutrition – Not eating a balanced diet or the lack of iron or Vitamin K can cause dark circles under the eye.
• Heredity – Having dark eye circles is often an inherited trait. The skin under the eye is extremely thin. Blood passes through veins that lay close to the surface of the skin. Dark circles will appear worse the more transparent the skin is.
• Fatigue – Pale skin is caused by the lack of sleep. When the skin looks pale, the blood that passes through the veins appear to be more visible. This in turn makes the dark circles look darker.
• Allergies, Asthma and Eczema – Rubbing your eyes for any reason will irritate the delicate thin skin under your eyes which will cause the appearance of dark circles.
Please check back on Tuesday for the conclusion.
January 3, 2012
 Think back over the years and it’s very likely that you have spent a small fortune on various makeup products to make your eyes look beautiful. Brushes, liners, brightners, concealers, eye shadows, and mascara have all done their job well.
No matter how hard we try to avoid it, sometimes as we age, our eyelashes are subjected to the aging process as well. Many women suffer from short, thinning, lifeless eyelashes.
Thinning eyelashes are a natural part of the aging process. Aging causes hair follicles to weaken and makes them brittle. Thinning eyelashes can also be a result of maintaining a poor diet. Hormonal imbalances and stress can disrupt the growth of your eyelashes and heredity also plays a roll in how much or little your eyelashes grow as you age. In addition, some ingredients added to mascaras can make your eyelashes short, brittle, and thinner as well.
Thanks to Obagi Medical ELASTILash Eyelash Solutions, you can rejuvenate your lashes and regain the appearance of thicker, fuller lashes of your youth in as little as six short weeks. ELASTILash is non-allergenic and has been dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested to ensure great results.
Our eyes perform many tasks, so why not treat them well and make them look their best? Buy ELASTILash Eyelash Solutions by Obagi Medical at Skin Gift to obtain the sexy eyelashes of your youth that will be the envy of your friends and family.
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