January 10, 2012
 In continuation from Thursday…
• Aging – People who already have dark circles under their eyes will likely have more pronounced dark under eye circles as they continue to age. When excess folds of the skin develop under the eyes, any dark under eye circles will look predominant.
• Pregnancy or Menstruation – The skin often becomes more pale allowing veins under the eyes to become more visible which results in dark circles under the eye.
• Dehydration – Excessive loss of water can be a cause of dark circles under the eyes.
• Sun Exposure – Dark circles occur in both dark and light skinned people when sunscreen is not used and sun exposure is experienced.
• Eye Glasses – When eye glasses are too heavy, blood circulation can be slowed which will cause dark circles. Dark circles under your eyes can be unsightly and you could choose to cover them up with Jane Iredale’s Circle/Delete Concealer. You’ll always be able to achieve a perfect match to your skin tone thanks to the creamy colors that can be blended together.
Skin Gift also offers several tried and true remedies that specifically addresses the issues of dark under eye circles. Stop by our store or call our skin care consultant to learn about the benefit of using Jan Marini’s Factor-A Eyes For Dark Circles, iS Clinical Super Serum Advance, Jan Marini’s Age Intervention Dark Circle Night Eye Defense, and Obagi’s line of Professional-C Serums.
January 5, 2012
 As we age, most everything on our body tends to change in one way or another. At some point in time everyone will experience fine lines, wrinkles, gray hair, sagging skin, the loss of collagen and elastin, and often times the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
Dark under eye circles can appear at any point in time for a wide variety of reasons. Here are a few examples of the most common reasons for the occurrence of dark circles under the eyes.
• Poor Nutrition – Not eating a balanced diet or the lack of iron or Vitamin K can cause dark circles under the eye.
• Heredity – Having dark eye circles is often an inherited trait. The skin under the eye is extremely thin. Blood passes through veins that lay close to the surface of the skin. Dark circles will appear worse the more transparent the skin is.
• Fatigue – Pale skin is caused by the lack of sleep. When the skin looks pale, the blood that passes through the veins appear to be more visible. This in turn makes the dark circles look darker.
• Allergies, Asthma and Eczema – Rubbing your eyes for any reason will irritate the delicate thin skin under your eyes which will cause the appearance of dark circles.
Please check back on Tuesday for the conclusion.
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 20, 2011
 When you browse the internet or scan through your favorite beauty magazine, the sheer volume of available skin care products can be dizzying for any woman! There are moisturizers, serums, cleansers, scrubs, creams, potions, lotions, gels, sunscreens, toners, exfoliators, polishers, and blenders. There are products specifically designed to treat stubborn acne, prescription strength products, wrinkle and fine line reducers, products to help prevent and improve hyperpigmentation and photo damage, and special products that will help treat rosacea.
There are so many options available that it can leave your head spinning trying to pick the perfect products just for you!
At Skin Gift you will find everything you need for perfect skin. We carry products from all of the top brands such as:
• Obagi (Nu-Derm, Clenziderm M.D., Professional-C Serum, Elastiderm, Rosaclear, and Obagi C RX)
• ZO Skin Health
• Clarisonic
• IS Clinical
• Skinmedica
• Jane Iredale Minerals
• Jan Marini Skin Research
The skin care consultants at Skin Gift want you to have a lifetime of beautiful skin. We have quality skin care, luxury spa and hair care products that will make you feel and look beautiful. Skin Gift can help with acne, anti-aging, large pores, firming, dark eye circles, wrinkles, dry skin, rosacea, pigmentation, sun damage, lash growth, skin care masks, body care, and hand care too.
Our consultants are always ready to help you find the perfect match for all of your skin care needs. Contact us today.
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.
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