In addition to following the proper rosacea skin care maintenance protocol, it is widely believed that avoiding certain foods can help lower the symptoms associated with rosacea.

Although it may be difficult for some to give up or limit some of their favorite foods or drinks, you can reduce the rosacea flare ups that you experience by making changes to your eating habits. Some examples of foods that are considered to be trouble for people with rosacea are:

Dairy Foods
• Cow Milk
• Processed Cheese
• Ice Cream
• Yogurt
• Cream/Butter
• Aged Cheese

Spices
• Curry
• Vanilla
• Nutmeg

Meat
• Organs
• Lamb
• Pork
• Veal
• Beef
• Chicken
• Turkey

Cereal
• Wheat
• Rye
• Corn

Drinks
• Kona Coffee
• Alcohol
• Black Tea
• Coffee
• Beer

Nuts
• Pine Nuts
• Pistachio
• Walnuts
• Brazil Nuts
• Hazelnuts

Fruits
• Pickled Fruit
• Dry Fruit
• Figs
• Persimmon
• Dates
• Prunes
• Tomatoes
• Pomegranate

Vegetables
• Black-eyed Peas
• String Beans
• Red Beans
• Lima Beans
• Mung Beans

Studies on rosacea patients reveal that with effective skin care treatment, rosacea symptoms improved and so did their quality of life.

Stop by our website to see the specific skin care products that we have available for rosacea patients. Our trusted line of skin care products can help control rosacea and reduce skin irritation and sensitivity.

It is estimated that approximately 16 million people in the United States suffer from
rosacea. Of those who have rosacea, many do not know that they have the skin disease. The
cause of rosacea is still unknown and there is currently no cure that is available. Many physicians and skin care experts believe that rosacea symptoms can be minimized by the food that is consumed. Recognizing that not all rosacea sufferers have the exact same issues, each person will need to work to see what food products cause their rosacea to flare.

To maintain good skin health, everyone should drink plenty of water, and have plenty of rest. A diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables is always highly encouraged. High fiber diets with whole grains and raw or steamed vegetables are best to ensure that your body is receiving the nutrients that it needs.

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Here are some questions to ask yourself to help determine if you may have rosacea…

• Does your face often flush easily making you look like you have a sunburn?

• Do you see small red blood vessels on your face?

• Does your skin look flushed after you exercise or when you take a hot bath or shower?

• Does eating spicy foods, drinking alcohol, or drinking a hot beverage make your face appear to be flushed?

• Do your eyes often look bloodshot or irritated?

Only a physician can properly diagnose rosacea. If you answered yes to any of the above questions, a visit to your physician is in order so that your personal medical issues can be assessed.

If rosacea is the problem, Obagi’s Rosaclear System will provide you will excellent relief
for this skin condition.

Unlike some other types of foundations on the market, mineral makeup is made of all natural substances. It is widely believed that the finely crushed substances allow your pores to breathe naturally and remain free of blockages. A few mineral makeup lines add important ingredients such as broad spectrum UVA and UVB sunscreen into the formula. Although the sunscreen is not enough to protect you while on the beach or enjoying a day out boating, it is enough to protect you while running to and fro around town.

Users of mineral makeup report:
• A more natural look in comparison to other types of foundations.
• Mineral makeup provides a smooth and silky surface in which to apply makeup, or wear without makeup!
• Many ladies with sensitive skin claim that mineral makeup is the only foundation that they can use without irritation to their skin.
• Minimal acne breakouts because the pores of the skin remain open and clear.
• The lack of oil in mineral makeup is perfect for ladies with oily skin types.
• Mineral makeup is economical so everyone can afford to protect their skin and look beautiful.

Try Jane Iredale’s Amazing Base and you’ll see how excellent mineral makeup is.

Dry skin is often caused by stripping away the protective coating of fatty oils on the skin. Using harsh soaps, taking long hot showers, wearing itchy clothing, and using moisturizers incorrectly will quickly dry out your skin. Dry skin is most often felt, not seen, depending on ethnicity. Left untreated, inflammation of the skin can occur which can lead to a secondary infection.

At Skin Gift you will find many skin care products that will specifically address dry skin issues. Using IS Clinical Body Complex works for all skin types. It hydrates, smoothes and softens the skin on your body while encouraging cellular regeneration. Skin Gift also offers a variety of products to reduce dry skin on your face, lips, and hands to achieve more youthful skin.

Pimple popping should be avoided.  Popping a pimple(s) may seem like a good idea at the time that you are attempting it, but simple mistakes can cause problems that can last a lifetime.

When you pop a pimple, you have no control as to which direction the debris will go.  Squeezing the pimple may force the debris from the pore to travel deep into the follicle.  When debris is pushed down deep it often causes the wall of the follicle to explode which will then infect the surrounding tissue.

Many people do not realize that the simple act of squeezing a pimple can cause painful cysts to occur.  Cysts are soft and fluid filled. These large and painful inflamed lesions require people to seek help from a medical doctor.

Doctors and skin care experts agree that pimples should be left alone instead of being popped.  Proper cleansing and useful acne products will help with troublesome pimples.  Always remember…pimples are a temporary problem.  The scarring that occurs as a result of popping pimples will be present for a lifetime!
 

Ancient Egyptians used their elaborate makeup for a variety of reasons.  Besides showcasing ones beauty, elaborate makeup showcased the status of both men and women alike.  Mothers would apply Kohl to their newborn baby’s eyes believing that it would prevent the baby from being cursed by an “evil eye.”  Physicians in Ancient Egypt would prescribe kohl to ward off eye diseases.  There were disinfectant qualities in Galena, which made the kohl.  Using kohl shielded the eye against the sun and acted as a deterrent to flies as well.

Fast forward to 2012 and thankfully women are not competing with men for makeup options!  Throughout the years, makeup has become safer as well.  No longer do women risk their vision by using soot on their eyes to enhance their look.  Black is no longer a desired color and Jane Iredale offers a variety of different makeup options in beautiful colors to achieve the look of your dreams.  Stop by our website to see our gorgeous eye liners, eye shadows, lip stains, lip glosses, mineral blush, Amazing Base, and so much more.

Buying makeup is fun and easy when you shop at Skin Gift.  Check out our amazing selection of Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup options that are actually good for your skin!

Black and green were the favored colors for the eye, and the higher the status of the person, the more makeup they wore.  The black and green that were used on the eyes signified fertility and rebirth into the next life.  Lips were painted blue black or red.

The black coloring that was used in Ancient Egyptian times was “kohl”.  Kohl was a mixture of soot and galena, which is a natural mineral form of lead sulfide.

The desired green eye makeup was achieved by using malachite, which is a copper ore.  This mineral was also used in paints.  Egyptians preferred the green makeup because they believed that it would induce the eye of Horus, the God of the Sky and Sun.
Ancient Egyptians believed that wearing eye makeup protected them from evil spirits.  In particular, if you did not wear eye makeup a person made themselves vulnerable to the “Evil Eye.”

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The Jan Marini Men’s Skin Care Kit contains five easy to use skin care products that will help any man conquer a multitude of skin issues. Use this system to: cleanse, rejuvenate, resurface, hydrate and protect the face for quick results, without irritation. Each step is numbered from 1 to 5 for ease of use and comes in convenient pump bottles. The entire product application takes about 3 minutes from start to finish and can be used either once or twice each day.
This incredible skin care kit contains the C-Esta Gel (Step 1), the C-Esta Face Serum (Step 2), the Bioglycolic Bioclear Lotion (Step 3), Age Intervention Peptide Extreme (Step 4), and Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF30 (Step 5).

The Jan Marini Men’s Skin Care Kit addresses sun damage, acne, skin spots, fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, redness, and rosacea concerns. Look for this and many other fantastic Jan Marini skin care products available at Skin Gift.

There’s no such thing as applying too much sunscreen to your body.  Skin care experts recommend using a full palmful of sunscreen when slathering up your body.

If it is a cloudy day it is very tempting to not put sunscreen on before going outdoors.  It may look gloomy outside, but 80% of the sun’s UV rays still pass through the clouds when the sun is not shining.  If at the beach, the sand will reflect 25% of the sun’s rays and snow will reflect 80% of the sun’s rays which is enough to cause serious burns.

Skin care experts agree that the best way to avoid painful sunburns and the potential of skin cancer is to avoid spending time in the sun during peak hours, use a high quality sunscreen to protect your skin when outdoors, and cover your skin with loose fitting clothing when outdoors whenever possible.