December 1, 2011
 You should not be fooled by the glowing skin that you see on super models and celebrities that are splashed on the television, in magazines, or in movie theaters. These ladies are beautiful for certain, but it is highly unlikely that you would find them with flawless skin. They do however have extremely good makeup on their faces! The average woman can also have flawless looking skin by getting down to the basics.
The first thing you will need to decide is whether or not to use a primer and/or foundation on your face. Makeup primer is used to prepare the surface of your face for the foundation or other makeup products that you may choose to use. Jane Iredale Absence Oil Control Primer will even out your skin tone, brighten your face, and hide enlarged pores. The amazing formula in this primer controls oil but is non-drying, is color free, and pH balancing for all day coverage. Absence is suitable for all skin types and will also protect your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays.
Foundations are used to cover up imperfections and blemishes that occur on the skin. Foundations also even out skin color. Jane Iredale on Skin Gift offers a few different choices in foundations in a wide variety of colors for you to pick from. Whether you are interested in a loose mineral foundation, liquid mineral foundation, or a PurePressed Base, Jane Iredale has the right foundation for you.
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 10, 2011
 In an effort to obtain beauty, many women indulged in using a variety of dangerous beauty aids. These compounds eventually ruined the skin and in some cases caused death. Despite knowing that the grim side effects, women would endure the shakes, hair loss, and stomach problems in their never-ending quest for beauty via make-up usage.
The 1910’s brought about a serious turnaround for the creation and usage of make-up. The first pressed powders in compacts, mascara, lipstick in a metal case, and pancake make-up were all created and welcomed by women everywhere. By the 1920’s mass marketing of make-up began which opened the door for rural women to show her independence by wearing lipstick, lipgloss, and mascara. Make-up styles from the 1930’s to the 1950’s where modeled after current movie stars. Reflecting the era, the 1960’s gave way to a more free and liberated make-up look…i.e…anything goes! In the 1970’s and 1980’s women enjoyed colorful eye shadows and dark and heavy eyeliners. Fast forward to today’s make-up application trends and you will find a delightful blend from the past with many women choosing a more natural look.
No matter what your make-up choices are, it’s vital that you are comfortable in your own skin. Visit any drug store in America and you will have hundreds of make-up items to pic from. Jane Iredale and Skin Gift offer you a multitude of safe and healthy make-up and skin care options to make you look and feel like the woman that you choose to be. Stop by today to see our incredible selection of products that we have in stock.
November 8, 2011
 Once the first bits of make-up began to make an appearance in the 1st Dynasty of Egypt (3100-2907 BC), both men and women enjoyed the indulgence. Make-up was worn to avoid wrinkles and keep their skin hydrated in the hot dry heat. Women decorated under their eyes lavishly with dark green colors and colored their upper lid and lashes with kohl or soot.
During the Roman Era (254-184 BC) ladies used chalk to whiten their complexion, kohl was used for eyelids and eyelashes, and rouge was worn on cheeks. Henna dyes were used on the faces and hair of Persian women.
Pale skin tone was considered to be sign of wealth during many ancient time periods. Women underwent drastic measures to achieve the look of wealth by using lead paint, bleeding themselves, and using a popular and expensive facial powder that was made from arsenic. Interesting tidbit…the inventor of the facial powder was eventually executed because 600 husbands of the wives who wore the makeup powder died!
French women enjoyed cheeks and lips painted red during the French Restoration in the 18th century. Their excessive make-up turned stomachs in many other countries though.
Please check back on Thursday for the conclusion.
October 20, 2011
You only have one set of lips so don’t forget to take good care of them. Good lip care should always be part of your daily lip care regime. Lip skin is very sensitive and tender with three to five cellular layers. Not having any sebaceous glands, lips will dry out faster than other skin and become chapped more easily. Additionally, as part of the aging process, lips tend to shrink and thin.
Here are a few tips to keep your lips looking young and healthy:
• Just like with other parts of your body, dry skin causes wrinkles, so it’s important to keep your lips well hydrated.
• Exfoliating dead skin will help generate new soft skin.
• Protect your lips from UVA/UVB rays by using lip balm with SPF.
• Natural remedies for your lips include: honey as a natural moisturizer, lemon to remove dark spots on your lips, and Vitamin E oil or almond oil to reduce lip lines and add moisture.
As we age, without proper lip care, the signs of aging will begin to show quickly upon your lips. Having plump healthy pink lips will help take years off of your appearance. Jane Iredale has many lip care products that will help keep your lips beautiful and healthy looking. Stop by Skin Gift to check our Jane Iredale Lip Drink Lip Balm, Just Kissed – Lip Plumper, Sugar & Butter Lip Exfoliator, and Pure Gloss in a variety of beautiful shades.
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