September 27, 2011
 If you are 40 years old or older, you most likely enjoyed your younger years basking in the sun without a care in the world. Trips to the seaside, lake, or backyard pool were likely the mainstay of your summertime vacation fun. If you’re over 40 years old, it’s highly unlikely that you knew much information about applying any type of sunscreen to protect your skin. If you are female, there’s a good chance that you used baby oil (gasp!) to obtain that perfect summertime glow!
So now that you are over 40 years old, your skin is paying the price for the sins of yesteryear! Countless hours basking in the sun has likely left your skin with “liver spots”, otherwise known as “sun spots”. You can find these brown-black spots on your face, shoulders, back, forehead, back of your arms, and back of the hands.
Now is the time to fight back against those unsightly liver spots with the Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader. This amazing formula will lighten freckles, age and liver spots, and provides SPF protection from the sun’s harmful rays too. You can find the Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader and many other skin changing Obagi products available at Skin Gift.
September 22, 2011
 Vitamin C, otherwise known as ascorbic acid, was first recognized as an important nutrient in the 1700’s. It was at that time that British soldiers who were at sea were diagnosed with a nutritional deficiency called scurvy. It was then discovered that due to the lack of fresh fruits and vegetables available to the men, scurvy, which makes the connective tissues of the body defective, occurred.
Scientific results of consuming food products that contain Vitamin C reveal that it is one of the 13 vitamins that are essential for your health and well-being. There are many types of foods that you can enjoy that contain good levels of Vitamin C. All varieties of peppers have high levels of Vitamin C. Kale, oranges, peaches, black currants, kiwi, pineapple, papaya, and strawberries are among some of the fruits and vegetables you can eat that are rich in Vitamin C. Although fruits and vegetables are your best sources of Vitamin C, other foods such as breakfast cereals are fortified with Vitamin C, so it’s easy to obtain your required daily allowance.
Vitamin C is not only good for your body; it’s also good for your skin as well. As we age, our skin loses collagen. Skin care products that include Vitamin C are scientifically shown to help reduce wrinkles and fine lines and help your body naturally increase collagen production. The Obagi Professional-C Serum contains Vitamin C and has been proven to stimulate collagen production and neutralize skin-damaging free radicals. You can find the Obagi Professional-C Serum available in four different strengths at Skin Gift.
September 13, 2011
 Visiting the ocean is delightful because of its sand, surf, seashells, and the bronze tan that we often receive. But did you know that the excessive sun that you receive is responsible for most of the sun damage that is associated with premature aging of the skin? Sun damage does not appear quickly. Instead it sneaks up on you slowly over a period of time.
Skin care experts agree that sun damaged skin can manifest itself in many different ways. Some damage from the sun can be cosmetic and at other times it can cause more serious damage.
Damage from the sun can cause:
• Uneven pigmentation
• Damage to darker skin
• Liver spots or age spots – sometimes in very large numbers
• Labial lentigo – a dark brown spot on the lower lip
• Solar elastosis – vertical creases, deep wrinkles, and loose or sagging skin
• Melasma – a brown darkening of the facial skin
• Poikiloderma – Irregular areas of reddish-brown pigmentation on the neck or cheeks
• Solar Keratoses – rough, scaly raised patches of skin on the face, ears, hands and lower arms of fair skinned people. Could progress to skin cancer if not treated.
• Lentigo maligna – starts as a dark flat spot but continues to grow larger
• Skin cancer
Skin Gift has many products from top manufacturers like Obagi, iS Clinical, and Jan Marini that will help care for sun damaged skin. Our Skin Care Consultants can help you find the perfect lightener, hydrating solution, sunscreen, serum, or wrinkle reducing product to help combat the damage done by the sun’s harmful rays.
June 14, 2011
 Acne is a skin condition that plagues many teenagers and even adults in their 30’s and 40’s. Skin care experts say that acne causes unsightly blackheads, whiteheads, and inflamed red growths (papules, pustules, and cysts) to form. These growths are typically called “pimples” or “zits.”
Acne is caused when the pores on your skin become clogged by oil, dirt, debris, and bacteria. Once the pores become blocked, whiteheads or blackheads form. When inflammation is deep within the skin, painful cysts may form. If the clogged pore breaks open under the skin, the bacteria will cause red bumps and swelling to form.
No matter what age you are, acne treatment can be frustrating when you endure repeated unsuccessful attempts of eliminating acne with store bought brands, only to have acne return. Acne suffers everywhere can benefit from the many useful acne products that are available from Dr. Obagi. The Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. products take the frustration out of acne treatment. Obagi’s CLENZIderm M.D. Acne Treatment Package will give you rapid results as it penetrates deep into the follicle to treat acne problems where they begin. The CLENZIderm M.D. Acne Treatment Package contains solubilized benzoyl peroxide and is clinically proven to be fast and effective for all skin types. You can find the Obagi CLENZIderm M.D. Acne Treatment Package and other fine Obagi products available at Skin Gift.
June 7, 2011
 Skin care experts report that it is estimated that more than 16 million Americans have rosacea, and most of them don’t even know it!
Rosacea is a chronic facial skin condition that is often confused with acne lesions. People with rosacea have inflammation of the nose, cheeks, eyelids, forehead and chin. Rosacea may appear as skin eruptions that are similar to acne or as prominent spider-like blood vessels. It is not uncommon to see redness and swelling on the face, a stinging sensation on the face, or blood-shot eyes during a rosacea outbreak.
The causes of rosacea are largely unknown by the medical community. You are more likely to develop rosacea if you are between 30 and 50 years old, you blush easily, and are fair-skinned. Women tend to develop this skin condition more often than men, but men who do develop rosacea are typically affected severely.
There is no surefire way to avoid a rosacea outbreak, but skin care experts believe that you can minimize rosacea outbreaks by avoiding exposure to the sun, reducing stress, limit spicy foods, alcohol and hot beverages or other rosacea “triggers.”
The Obagi Rosaclear System has proven to be effective in the treatment of rosacea. The Rosaclear System contains a gentle cleanser that will soothe your skin while removing bacteria and irritating residues. Metronidazole Gel is used for the inflammatory papules and pustules, and the Hydrating Complexion Corrector will protect and moisturize your skin while reducing the appearance of redness. You can get your rosacea under control by contacting Skin Gift today.
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