January 17, 2012
 Skin care experts agree that if you want to keep your skin looking bright and help it maintain that youthful glow, you must exfoliate your facial skin. Exfoliating your skin can be done chemically (with a scrub or a peel) or mechanically (with a mechanical device or wash cloth.
Many people find that using a wash cloth is too harsh for the delicate skin on their face. In addition, using a wash cloth repetitively is an easy way to transfer bacteria which will cause acne and clogged pores as well. The perfect alternative to using a washcloth to clean your face is the Clarisonic Classic Skin Cleaning System.
This powerful unit will gently clean deep into your skin to clear your pores of all impurities. Studies have shown the using the micro-massage action in the Clarisonic will:
• Removes six times more makeup than washing by hand.
• Reduces the appearance of dry skin, oily skin, and blemishes.
• Prepares your skin for the absorption of vital nutrients.
• Is gentle enough to use two times each day.
• Will leave your skin feeling and looking younger and smoother.
You can find the Clarisonic Classic Skin Cleaning System at Skin Gift in three different colors (Graphite Gray, Pink and White) for only $165.75.
December 13, 2011
Acne lesions are produced by the hormones that our bodies create at various points of time in our life. As our hormones begin to change, the oil glands in our skin becomes overly active. The excess oil, combined with the skin that is shed normally, will cause bacteria to become trapped and our pores to become clogged. Once the bacteria are trapped in the pore, it will become irritated and a whitehead or a blackhead lesion is eminent.
In addition to the onset of puberty, studies have shown that about 50% of adult women and 25% of adult men have suffered from acne problems at some point in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. The causes of adult acne are not completely known, but some skin care experts believe that hormone shifts, stress, cosmetics, and bacteria all contribute to a woman’s acne problems.
Skin care experts agree that keeping your skin free of dirt, cosmetics, and environmental pollutants will help keep acne under control. Cleansing your face with the Bioglycolic Oily Skin Cleansing Gel by Jan Marini will give those with oily prone skin the acne protection they need by offering a deep follicular cleansing agent. The IS Clinical Cleansing Complex is a lightweight and refreshing cleansing gel that is perfect for everyday use. This powerful cleanser is suitable for all skin types yet gentle enough for hypersensitive skin. Additionally, hormonal based acne can be controlled with the help of Jan Marini’s Age Intervention Transitions. You can find all of these acne skin care products conveniently available at Skin Gift.
November 29, 2011
 As our bodies begin to make the shift into adulthood, we experience a release of hormones which stimulates a variety of different changes. For most people, acne will begin to occur with the onslaught of puberty. Contrary to what has been told to teens throughout the years, acne is not caused by eating French fries, hamburgers or chocolate. Another misconception that many people are under is that acne occurs when you don’t wash your face enough.
Acne is caused by excess skin oil and bacteria that forms on the skin. For women, pregnancy and menstruation can trigger excess oil to form. Unfortunately adult acne tends to run in families. If your parent had trouble with adult acne, you are at higher risk of having adult acne as well.
Acne may present itself differently as you age, but it is acne regardless. Skin Gift has a variety of acne products that will help keep acne under control. The deep penetration of Obagi’s Clenziderm M.D. Daily Care Foaming Cleanser will remove dirt and excess oil leaving your skin feeling refreshed and clean. After you cleanse your skin, follow up with Obagi’s Clenziderm Pore Therapy. The 2% salicylic acid eliminates residue on the skin, clears dead skin cells, and minimizes blemishes.
No matter your age, our skin care consultants are available to help you find the perfect acne care products that will suit your particular needs.
November 24, 2011
 For teens, their social life is one of the most important aspects of their life. Having a bad case of acne breakouts can have serious psychological effects that can put a damper on what would be a normally fun time period of their life. Within the school environment, some teens report being ostracized by their peers for having acne. Many teens with acne problems feel depressed and will shy away from typical teen social gatherings. Feeling alone and insecure, teens do benefit from help given from adults who understand the psychological trauma that having acne causes.
Thankfully there are many different skin care products available to help teens with acne lesions. Store bought products have hit and miss results depending on the severity of the problem that is occurring. The great news is that Skin Gift has several acne products that have proven to be very effective in treating acne.
Teens will benefit from using the Clarisonic Plus Face & Body brush as the first part of their skin cleaning regime. This fantastic brush removes six times more make-up and dirt than manual cleaning does. Using the brush will leave skin feeling clean and fresh. The amazing Obagi Clenziderm MD products have solubilized benzoyl peroxide that will penetrate deep into the follicle for fast and effective acne treatment. You will find these and several other acne products for people of ages, at Skin Gift.
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.
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