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.
December 6, 2011
 Skin care experts agree that the better condition that your skin is in the less amount of foundation is needed on your skin. Foundations come in different types of formulas to suit your particular needs and preferences. At Skin Gift you will find Liquid Minerals, Loose Minerals, and the PurePressed Base foundations.
Jane Iredale’s Liquid Mineral Foundation feels like a second skin. The special formulation of this foundation is moist and light. Jane Iredale’s Liquid Mineral Foundation will not only make your skin look beautiful it is also good for your skin. Using it will diminish fine lines and wrinkles, and minimizes pores as well as evens out your skin tone.
Amazing Base by Jane Iredale is a wonderful formulation of loose minerals that provides smooth and silky coverage on your face. Using Amazing Base will give you exceptional coverage of red or brown spots. It is perfect for ladies with rosacea, eczema, or sensitive skin types and it provides constant UVA/UVB broad-spectrum sun protection.
Jane Iredale’s PurePressed Base with SPF 20 will protect you from the suns UVA/UVB rays, is water resistant and highly pigmented. Using this foundation will give you a semi-matte and sheer coverage while it minimizes fine lines and pores. It contains no oil, talc, dyes, or parabens and is safe for sensitive skin types.
With so many foundation choices available, choosing the right foundation can be difficult. The skin care consultants at Skin Gift will be happy to offer assistance to help you pick the best foundation that best fits your needs.
November 17, 2011
 Continuing from Tuesday…
• Sun tanning will improve acne. Lying in the sun will dry out the skin for a short period of time, but it won’t stop the oil production completely. Ultraviolet rays are strong, but they will not penetrate deep enough into the pores of your skin to kill the bacteria that causes acne. So it may feel like getting a tan is helping improve your acne, but it is an extremely short lived time frame.
• Using sunscreen causes acne breakouts. Like people, not all sunscreens are alike. Some formulas may be more irritating to your skin and some may clog your pores causing breakouts. Using sunscreen is extremely important as it is the only way to protect your skin from the suns dangerous UVA and UVB rays. IS Clinical’s Treatment Sunscreen won’t clog your pores and provides the protection you need.
• Stress causes acne. The verdict is still out on this one. Some studies have shown that stress does affect acne production in some people. To be safe and acne free, it’s important to eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, and sleep well. With any luck, living a healthy life style will help you remain acne free!
If you’ve been dealing with acne breakouts for what feels like forever or have a teen that has acne trouble, it’s time to call Skin Gift. Our skin care consultants can help you choose the perfect acne products that will eliminate acne once and for all. Contact Skin Gift to learn about the fantastic acne products by Obagi, IS Clinical and Jan Marini too.
November 15, 2011
 Some people are under the misconception that acne only occurs during the hormonally charged teen years, when in fact adults are subject to acne breakouts in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and sometimes even their 50’s. In the early years, acne often presents itself with whiteheads and blackheads which can occur at any location on the face, forehead, nose, back, neck, and the back of the arms. Adult acne typically looks different in that it often has reddish nodules around the mouth and jaw areas. Regardless of when, where, or how it appears, acne lesions can be frustrating to deal with, no matter what age you are.
Acne myths are a confusing maze of information to muddle through for both teens and adults. People often wonder what is causing their acne to appear and if they are personally making choices that will seal their acne fate. Here are some of the common acne myths that you should be aware of…
• Eating chocolate will cause you to have acne. This is one of the most common myths that have been around for what seems like forever! Okay ladies, you can breathe a huge sigh of relief because there is NO concrete evidence that links our beloved chocolate to acne breakouts. There is controversy as to the topic of what you eat and drink versus acne breakouts. Some studies have linked milk products to acne, but drinking milk is essential to good bone health.
Please check back on Thursday for the conclusion.
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