February 21, 2012
 They are often big and for some odd reason, they give us satisfaction when we overpower them. They appear without notice. Many of us find them irresistible for brief moments of time, while some cannot stand to look at them. They are pimples!
Pimples are formed on the skin when a pore becomes engorged by excess sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells.
Pimple popping should be avoided. Popping a pimple(s) may seem like a good idea at the time that you are attempting it, but simple mistakes can cause problems that can last a lifetime.
When you pop a pimple, you have no control as to which direction the debris will go. Squeezing the pimple may force the debris from the pore to travel deep into the follicle. When debris is pushed down deep it often causes the wall of the follicle to explode which will then infect the surrounding tissue.
Many people do not realize that the simple act of squeezing a pimple can cause painful cysts to occur. Cysts are soft and fluid filled. These large and painful inflamed lesions require people to seek help from a medical doctor.
Doctors and skin care experts agree that pimples should be left alone instead of being popped. Proper cleansing and useful acne products will help with troublesome pimples. Always remember…pimples are a temporary problem. The scarring that occurs as a result of popping pimples will be present for a lifetime!
January 19, 2012
Skin care experts agree that exfoliating your skin can help it look younger and feel softer. Using a topical exfoliating skin care product on your face will help remove dead skin so that new skin cells will shine through. Exfoliation helps dry skin to absorb moisturizers better. Exfoliating will also help oily skin types benefit by removing dirt and residue from the pores of skin.
 Obagi’s Nu Derm Exfoderm Forte #4 is part of the Nu Derm System. Use this exfoliating lotion to help smooth and tone rough or damaged skin. Recommended for normal to oily skin types is Obagi’s Nu Derm Exfoderm Forte #4 contains lactic acid and glycolic acid. Thin, sensitive, and normal to dry skin types should use Obagi’s Nu Derm Exfoderm #4 exfoliating lotion with phytic acid.
Using the Obagi Nu Derm System will help prevent the signs of aging at a cellular level so that your skin will look healthy and flawless. No matter your skin type, exfoliation is a great option for achieving healthier looking skin. You can find the entire Obagi Nu Derm System skin care product line available at Skin Gift. Contact our expert skin care consultants for help with all of your skin care needs.
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 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.
December 27, 2011
 A person could embrace the onslaught of wrinkles in their life and believe that they signify wisdom and grace from the years of life’s experiences. For most people who are getting older, especially women, wrinkles are something that they would likely choose to leave behind.
Wrinkles occur for a variety of reasons. The most common reason is because of the typical aging process. There are other factors that can speed up the wrinkling process as well.
• Some people tend to wrinkle more than others do based upon their genetic makeup.
• It is a well-known fact that smoking is a major contributor to premature aging of the skin.
• Light skinned people who tend to burn easily are more likely to wrinkle faster.
• Working outdoors (i.e. construction workers, farmers, road workers, etc.)
• Not protecting your skin from UVA/UVB rays when playing outdoors.
• Using tanning beds. Skin care experts agree…that there is no safe tan!
Drug store wrinkle creams and remedies will likely leave you wanting and needing more. The great news is that there are high quality skin care products that are available to help you combat the signs of fine lines and wrinkles. Effective wrinkle reduction can be achieved by using skin care products from Jan Marini, IS Clinical, Obagi, and SkinMedica. Contact the skin care experts at Skin Gift today for help picking the best product choice for you.
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