February 7, 2012
 Some people think that sunscreen offers protection from the sun as soon as it is applied to the skin. In actuality, it is recommended to delay your time in the sun by 15 to 30 minutes after you apply the sunscreen so that it can be fully absorbed into the skin. Sunscreen should only be applied to dry skin for it to be fully effective, this includes any reapplication that occurs throughout the day.
There’s no such thing as applying too much sunscreen to your body. Skin care experts recommend using a full palmful of sunscreen when slathering up your body.
If it is a cloudy day it is very tempting to not put sunscreen on before going outdoors. It may look gloomy outside, but 80% of the sun’s UV rays still pass through the clouds when the sun is not shining. If at the beach, the sand will reflect 25% of the sun’s rays and snow will reflect 80% of the sun’s rays which is enough to cause serious burns.
Skin care experts agree that the best way to avoid painful sunburns and the potential of skin cancer is to avoid spending time in the sun during peak hours, use a high quality sunscreen to protect your skin when outdoors, and cover your skin with loose fitting clothing when outdoors whenever possible.
February 2, 2012
Each year over a million people in the United States, both young and old, will be diagnosed with skin cancer. Using sunscreen will not prevent skin cancer, but it will provide a certain level of protection for your skin.
According to a survey that was conducted in 2009 of 1,000 adults, nearly one-third of American’s admitted that they do not use sunscreen at any point in time. Sixty nine percent of those surveyed reported that they used sunscreen only occasionally.
Many people believe that you are more protected from the harmful rays of the sun based upon the amount of SPF protection that is offered on a sunscreen product. Most people do not realize that the SPF rating only applies to UVB protection. The SPF rating does not apply to UVA rays.
When picking a sunscreen product, people tend to grab the bottle that contains the highest SPF number. Skin care experts agree that sunscreens that have at least a 30 SPF are sufficient for spending time in the sun as long as they are applied liberally.
Toss those old bottles of sunscreen in the trash bin. Sunscreen begins to become ineffective after one year and is mostly useless after three years.
A sunscreen bottle may claim that it is will provide protection for 8 hours, but those claims are typically false. Skin care experts believe that sunscreen should be reapplied every two hours under normal conditions. When spending time in the water or sweating, sunscreen should be reapplied often. Water resistant sunscreen should be reapplied every 45 minutes to avoid painful burns.
Please check back on Tuesday for the conclusion.
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!
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.
December 8, 2011
 As the cold weather sets in and the temperature begins to drop our lips often take a beating and become dry, chapped and inflamed. Lip skin does not contain sebaceous glands so it is particularly susceptible to problems throughout the cold winter months. To avoid problems with your lips, it’s important to keep them moisturized well throughout the entire day and night. Some people make the mistake or have a habit of licking their lips. This is a big no-no, as lip licking may feel good for a few moments, but actually causes the lips to become extremely dry and cracked.
Skin care experts agree that using a good quality lip moisturizer will help protect your lips during the harsh winter months. Jane Iredale’s Lip Drink Lip Balm is colorless and contains no petroleum products that will dry out your lips. The macadamia nut oil base will leave your lips feeling smooth and silky. This good for your lips formula contains antioxidants of green tea extract and Vitamins C and E. As a bonus it contains SPF 15 for constant protection from the sun’s harmful rays.
You can find Jane Iredale’s Lip Drink Lip Balm with SPF and many other fantastic Jane Iredale products available at Skin Gift.
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