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.
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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