December 22, 2011
 Throughout history, ladies were often on a quest to better their skins appearance. In today’s world, it’s not just the women folk that want to look and feel their best, but men also are joining the fray and looking for ways to cleanse their skin properly, protect their skin from the sun, learn about different skin care problems, and tend to troublesome skin care issues.
Skin Gift has answered the call for both women and men by offering high quality skin care, luxury spa, and hair care products at reasonable prices. Our goal is to help you achieve healthy skin by addressing the following issues:
• Acne
• Anti-Aging
• Large Pores
• Firming
• Dark Eye Circles
• Wrinkles
• Dry Skin
• Rosacea
• Pigmentation
• Sun Damage
• Lash Growth
• Body Care
• Hand Care
Skin Gift was founded by physicians in 1998 and our exceptional skin care products can be ordered online with the greatest of ease.
Take the guess work out of caring for your skin. Contact the knowledgeable skin care experts at Skin Gift today. They will gladly guide you through the maze of incredible skin care products that are available on our website for all of the different types of skin. Skin Gift offers products from top-of-the-line manufacturers such as Obagi Medical, Clarisonic, IS Clinical, SkinMedica, Jane Iredale Minerals, Jan Marini Skin Research and so much more.
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.
October 18, 2011
 Before you know it, winter will be upon us, and for many people, harsh winters bring…dry skin. Dry skin can be a typical occurrence, especially during the winter months. Despite its normalcy, dry skin can be both uncomfortable and unsightly. When skin loses hydration, normally plump skin cells will shrivel and create fine lines and wrinkles which make your skin look old and sagging.
If you are suffering from dry skin issues you could notice some of these:
• Tight feeling skin
• Skin that appears shrunken
• Rough looking skin
• Flaking, peeling, or scaling skin
• Fine lines or cracks
• Redness
• Deep cuts
• Itching
Most dry skin issues are caused by the environment that our skin is exposed to. The winter months are the hardest months for your skin to maintain moisture levels because the humidity in the air is the lowest. If you suffer from existing skin conditions, they are often exasperated during the winter months as well. Central heating, space heaters, fireplaces, and wood-burning stoves zap the air of humidity and will dry your skin out even more.
Hot baths and showers will also quickly dry your skin out as will using harsh soaps and deodorants. Sun exposure is a well-documented problem as the damaging ultraviolet rays cause harm to each layer of the skins surface.
Skin care experts agree that dry skin can be avoided by protecting your skin every day. Stop by Skin Gift to see the many products we have in stock to help avoid itchy painful dry skin issues this winter season.
October 6, 2011
 Painful acne lesions affect both men and women and can occur during puberty through adulthood. Many people experience acne flair-ups with hormonal surges that are associated with pregnancy, puberty, or their menstrual cycle. Acne is an inflammatory condition which causes painful pustules, papules, and cysts to occur on the face, neck, back, chest, or arm areas.
Acne prone skin is very sensitive. Skin care experts agree that commercial soaps and cleaners are too harsh for those who suffer from acne lesions. Irritation and redness can occur when sensitive skin becomes dried out during the cleaning process. Many commercial soaps and cleaners contain perfumes and additives that remove oil and dirt from the skin that will also strip the skin. People with acne-prone skin should instead use a gentle cleanser like the IS Clinical Cleansing Complex on their face to maintain a healthy balance.
Clogged pores equate to painful and irritating clogged pores and pimples. Keeping your pores clear is paramount to keeping acne lesions from forming. Using Jan Marini’s Bioglycolic Bioclear Cream is a must have for anyone wishing to keep acne away. It’s perfect for controlling breakouts and will smooth fine lines and even out skin tone too. You can find these and other fantastic acne products available at Skin Gift.
October 4, 2011
Whether you use mascara or other make-up products to define your eyes, for most ladies, eyelashes are an important feature on the face because they provide definition and balance. Normal eyelash shedding (madarosis) occurs constantly in every person and can range from heavy to light. Aging, improper make-up or eye make-up use, or using harsh products on your eyes will also cause your eyelashes to shed more than normal.
At times, losing eyelashes is caused by an underlying medical condition that must be addressed by a physician. Various infections can cause irritations at the lash line which result in itching, redness, flaky skin, abnormal growth patterns, ingrown eyelashes, infected eyelash follicles, and infected eye glands. Additionally, some people suffer from Trichotillomania which is a compulsive disorder which causes people to pull out eyelashes and other hair on their body. People who are suffering from eyelash loss should have their pores tested for mites that may be the underlying reason for eyelash loss. Allergy sufferers are also at risk of eyelash loss as repeated rubbing of the eyes will cause eyelashes to become irritated and breakage to occur. Certain medications, lice and malnutrition can also contribute to the loss of eyelashes. Any excessive eyelash loss should be reported to your physician to check for underlying medical problems.
Normal eyelash shedding is natural. At Skin Gift you will find the Marini Lash Eyelash Conditioner and the Obagi ELASTILash Eyelash Solutions. Both products will help enhance the appearance of your eyelashes and promote full, thicker eyelash growth naturally.
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