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 13, 2011
Continuing from Tuesday…
• Squamous cell carcinoma – is also considered a non-melonoma skin cancer. People who have light colored skin or those who have been sun worshipers are likely to be afflicted by this type of cancer. It is more common for men to have squamous cell carcinoma than women. The most common reason for this type of cancer to occur is excessive sun exposure in younger years. People often develop squamous cell carcinoma precancerous or cancerous lesions decades after the sun exposure has stopped. Unlike basal cell carcinomas, this type of skin cancer can spread to other areas of the body, so proper diagnosis and treatment is crucial.
• Melanoma – is the most serious type of skin cancer because it is known to spread to other areas of the body, eventually causing death. It is estimated that about 50,000 American’s are diagnosed with melanoma each year. As with all types of suspected skin cancers, you should always seek medical help at the first sign of any lesion, rash, mole, etc.
It’s important to protect your skin from the suns harmful UVA and UVB rays every day of the year. Wearing Jane Iredale Mineral Make-up provides excellent sun protection. When venturing out for day of fun in the sun, don’t forget to protect your body with IS Clinical’s Tinted Sunscreen. This broad-spectrum sunscreen will give you a splash of color and full protection from harmful rays.
September 20, 2011
 When you browse the internet or scan through your favorite beauty magazine, the sheer volume of available skin care products can be dizzying for any woman! There are moisturizers, serums, cleansers, scrubs, creams, potions, lotions, gels, sunscreens, toners, exfoliators, polishers, and blenders. There are products specifically designed to treat stubborn acne, prescription strength products, wrinkle and fine line reducers, products to help prevent and improve hyperpigmentation and photo damage, and special products that will help treat rosacea.
There are so many options available that it can leave your head spinning trying to pick the perfect products just for you!
At Skin Gift you will find everything you need for perfect skin. We carry products from all of the top brands such as:
• Obagi (Nu-Derm, Clenziderm M.D., Professional-C Serum, Elastiderm, Rosaclear, and Obagi C RX)
• ZO Skin Health
• Clarisonic
• IS Clinical
• Skinmedica
• Jane Iredale Minerals
• Jan Marini Skin Research
The skin care consultants at Skin Gift want you to have a lifetime of beautiful skin. We have quality skin care, luxury spa and hair care products that will make you feel and look beautiful. Skin Gift can help with acne, anti-aging, large pores, firming, dark eye circles, wrinkles, dry skin, rosacea, pigmentation, sun damage, lash growth, skin care masks, body care, and hand care too.
Our consultants are always ready to help you find the perfect match for all of your skin care needs. Contact us today.
July 7, 2011
 Many women are horrified at the idea of applying eye make-up, and some are just clueless as to how proper make-up application should occur. Eye make-up application may seem to be more complicated to deal with than other types of make-up. There are a variety of choices in color, tools and techniques to use. Using quality products like Jane Iredale’s will keep your make-up looking tasteful, elegant and simple.
Skin care experts agree that you should always apply a thin layer of primer to your eyes to correct any imperfections and create a smooth canvas for your make-up application. Jane Iredale’s Lid Primer provides the perfect slate that you need and works as a highlighter to brighten your eyes too. Like other Jane Iredale products, it features nourishing minerals so it is not only useful, it is also good for your skin too!
Using make-up that offers both quality and value will allow you to create scrumptious looking eyes during the day or night. Jane Iredale can help you create sensational eyes so that you can achieve the best appearance possible. Visit Skin Gift today to see the amazing selection of Jane Iredale products that are in stock for you.
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