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Surprising De-stress Tips
In case you didn’t get the memo, April is Stress Awareness Month. While everyone knows about the mind-body connection and how curbing stress is a powerful health booster, many people may not realize just how easy reducing stress can be. Here’s a look at some surprising ways to combat stress, compliments of the experts at Psychology Today. Sit up straight. We promise your mom didn’t write this! According to actual studies, slouching can lower your self-esteem and your mood. The simple act of sitting up straight can boost your self-confidence, productivity, mood, and may even improve your memory! Watch the fishies. This step doesn’t necessitate an expensive and inconvenient visit to the aquarium. Any fish tank will do, and the more fish, the better. It turns out that watching fish can lower your blood pressure and heart rate. Owning a pet such as dog or cat can also do the trick. Befriend stress. We know this sounds a bit “out there,” but reframing your stress in a more positive light will help you feel calmer and less stressed! For example, the next time you feel stressed out, ask yourself what the true nature of your stress really is. Are you worried about something in particular? Do you have a fear you need to share with a trusted friend? Your stress holds secrets about who you are and what makes you special. If you think of stress as a valuable lesson, it becomes much less stressful. Look out your window. Scads of writers extol the benefits of communing with nature, but honestly, who has the time for nature walks when you’re meeting deadlines or getting dinner made? The simple act of looking out your window can help you center your mind and calm your stress response. Take up knitting... ...or crocheting, or gardening, or painting...Any creative activity that engages your mind and your hands has been proven to boost mood and lower stress. What’s your hobby of choice? Environ wants you glowing (and de-stressed!) from the inside out! To find an Environ stockist near you this spring, call 877.337.6227 today.
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Step Up with the Step-Up System™ for Youthful-looking Skin
Skin hates extremes, whether it’s sub-zero temperatures or harsh, stripping ingredients. That is why we’ve spent decades formulating product lines offering a gentle but results-driven approach to skin care. Our patented Step-Up System™ allows your skin time to slowly adjust to ingredients, with five easy steps from mild (1) to full-strength (5). We recommend using each step for about two months before stepping up to the next strength for benefits that build, revealing healthy-looking skin with a wide range of improvements. One of the newest additions to the Step-Up System is the Youth EssentiA® range, formulated to reduce signs of aging and reveal the appearance of youthful, radiant-looking skin. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and peptides, every product in the YouthEssentiA range is designed to work in synergy to nourish, protect, and revitalize the appearance of your skin for a youthful, luminous glow. Our most powerful anti-aging formula is the combination of two products: Vita-Peptide Intensive Serum 4 Plus and Vita-Antioxidant Defence Creme Plus. This dynamic duo provides the highest levels of clinically-proven ingredients—vitamins A, C, Juvinity™, peptide complexes, antioxidants, and moisturizers—to produce noticeable benefits and the look of age-defying luminosity. Are you ready to step up your skin care regimen this spring? To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227 today.
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Fighting Off The Effects Of Free-Radicals for Radiant Skin
Anything with the word “free” in it sounds positive, doesn’t it? But free radicals are your skin’s arch-nemesis. These destructive scavengers steal molecules from healthy cells and wreak havoc on your skin, making your skin age before its time. The good news is that you can fight back and win the war against free-radicals if you’re armed with the right skin care. Our Youth EssentiA® Range features a powerful, scientifically-formulated balance of vitamins, antioxidants, and peptides to help protect skin and reveal a healthy-looking glow. Here’s a look at a few of our favorite skin savers: Antioxidant Defence Creme Scientific research has found that antioxidants help to neutralize the effects of free radicals and prevent skin from oxidizing, or breaking down. Our Antioxidant Defence Creme and Antioxidant Defence Creme Plus are potent moisturizing creams chock-full of antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin E, and rosemary leaf extract, to help combat the effects of UV radiation and to minimize the signs of photo-aging. Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 This potent serum comes in a variety of strengths and features a powerful combination of ingredients to combat the visible signs of aging, helping to create the appearance of smoother, healthier-looking skin. The Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum includes the powerhouse antioxidants vitamin E, a scientifically researched and known free-radical neutralizer and sun protector, and lycopene, as well as Matrixyl® 3000, a synthetic combination of natural amino acids that works much like retinol to help promote the appearance of stronger-, healthier-looking skin. Vita-Peptide Toner We formulated this toner to work in synergy with our Youth EssentiA products. Applied morning and evening, this concentrated toner packed with peptides can help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles while improving the look of skin tone and elasticity. Learn how to protect your skin for your most radiant, youthful-looking complexion yet. To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227.
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3 Steps to Glowing Skin
Regardless of your age or the color of your skin, the fundamentals of radiant skin are the same for everyone. To keep your skin glowing this spring and beyond, here are three simple skin care tips we live by at Environ: Out with the old... Results-based skin care features potent ingredients that are only effective for specified periods of time. We strive to help you achieve the best possible results with all our products by providing step-by-step directions that clearly state the shelf life of each product. For example, our Sebutone toner for problematic skin is most effective 10 to 12 weeks after opening, or 12 months unopened. This is why purchasing from an authorized Environ stockist is so important to ensure you are receiving the freshest, most potent and effective products available. ...In with the new. We aren’t exaggerating when we say that the single-most important action you can take to maintain the beauty of your skin is applying sunscreen daily. Sunscreen has a definite shelf life—about a year before it starts losing its potency—which means you should invest in a new sunscreen at least once a year. We are using the word “invest” here purposefully. Many people shy away from purchasing new sunscreen because they already have a big bottle (or three) in the cupboard from yesteryears, and they think buying more is a waste of money. Purchasing new sunscreen is the smartest investment you can make for your skin. Environ sunscreen for the face and body is formulated with a synergistic combination of physical sunscreens and a phyto-complex, a patented blend of nutrients, to help protect the skin from the effects of environmental hazards. We recommend applying this light, non-greasy SPF 25 in the morning and throughout the day as needed for optimal protection. Lighten up and exfoliate! Your skin care needs change along with the seasons. The intense moisturizer your skin gulped down this winter is certainly not going to fly in the dog days of summer. As the weather warms, adjust your skin care accordingly, opting for lighter formulas that are non-comedogenic and won’t clog your pores. We recommend replenishing products that revitalize the look and feel of skin for a radiant, healthy-looking glow. Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturizer 1 features vitamin A, a powerhouse vitamin for the look of skin renewal that can replenish the look of hydration and radiance while also promoting a firmer-looking complexion. Your local Environ stockist will gladly introduce you to our wide range of skin care products to meet your needs this spring and beyond. To find a stockist near you, call 877.337.6227.
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Wake Up, Skin!
After a long winter, are you feeling the urge to rev up your dull and tired complexion? It may be time for a revitalizing skin care regimen designed by the skin care experts at Environ. We’ve studied skin for decades and understand the science behind luminous, age-defying results. Here’s a look at some of our favorite reinvigorating products: Alpha Hydroxy Cream Packed with a combination of stimulating fruit acids, this silky cream can help to enhance your skin’s appearance for a hydrated glow. We recommend applying it before bed two to three times a week to encourage the effects of the natural exfoliation of your skin. C-Boost For a refreshing boost, this aptly named clarifying cream is light and oil-free to energize the look of your skin without a heavy feeling. C-Boost contains a special derivative of vitamin C that helps to improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin and uneven skin tone. C-Quence Energising Masque A gentle, micro-exfoliant masque, C-Quence Energising Masque is carefully formulated to assist in softening the appearance of fine lines, while energizing the appearance of skin for a radiant-looking complexion and a more even-looking skin tone. Botanical Infused Moisturising Toner From the Skin EssentiA® Range, this toner was formulated to replenish the benefits of moisture and improve your skin’s overall appearance. Packed with a variety of plant extracts, including Honeybush, a powerful antioxidant, this moisturizing toner helps skin to look smooth and refreshed and may also help to improve the look of uneven skin tone. Revive the appearance of your skin this spring with a little help from the skin care experts at Environ. To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227 today.
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Spring Clean Your Way to Joy
It’s March! This means that spring is almost here, ushering in longer days, and, for some, the irresistible urge to dive into spring-cleaning projects. If cleaning house isn’t your favorite activity, take comfort in knowing that spring cleaning is about more than just scrubbing floors. According to psychologists, the simple task of organizing one special place can be a powerful tool for enhancing your quality of life. Here’s a look at some of the surprising psychological benefits of tidying up. Keeping clutter on the downlow can... ...decrease stress. A messy home or work environment can increase stress by overwhelming your senses. It’s hard to focus when you’re surrounded by piles of papers and knickknacks. To start, pick your favorite area of the house or office and commit yourself to organizing one small part of it, like a drawer or counter space. Making progress, however slow or small, is the key to success. Avoid biting off big reorganization projects like closets, which can quickly overwhelm you. ...boost your mood. Did you know that organizing also frees up your brain to focus on the bigger things in life—like a sense of serenity and happiness? What’s more, when you’re organized, you’re also more likely to be more productive. ...inspire healthy habits. Numerous studies indicate that an organized house is associated with a more active lifestyle and healthier eating habits. It makes sense, doesn’t it? Organized living can save you time, lower your stress, and boost your mood. And when you have more time and energy, you are more likely to make healthy lifestyle choices. Above all else, always keep in mind that organizing doesn’t mean spic-and-span perfection! A simple task like decluttering your work desk is a great place to start. When it comes to spring cleaning this season, forget about perfection and embrace introspection! Environ is committed to enhancing your quality of life. To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227 today.
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Ageless Beauty Starts with Vitamins
Aging skin faces a unique set of challenges. As collagen and oil production naturally slow with age, our skin becomes thinner and drier. With the proper skin care regimen, however, it’s more than possible to maintain the appearance of youthful-looking suppleness and radiance. Here are the highlights of some of our specially-formulated products for helping to maintain the appearance of younger, luminous skin at every age: Concentrated Retinol Serum Levels 1-3 This serum helps to renew the look of your skin with retinol, one of the most important ingredients in skin care. Also known as vitamin A, retinol is the industry’s gold standard in anti-aging skin care, helping to reveal the appearance of more evenly-toned, smoother, and firmer skin while also diminishing the look of lines and age spots. Start low and go slow is our motto to help skin adjust and reduce possible side effects, such as redness, dryness, and irritation. We recommend combining our retinol serum with our vitamin A moisturizer, Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturizer 1. Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturizer Levels 1-5 Formulated with powerhorse vitamin A, this moisturizer helps skin look hydrated and refreshed while promoting the. a more youthful-looking and healthy appearance. Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum Levels 1-4 This serum features a powerful combination of vitamins A, C and peptides which work in synergy to combat many signs of aging, creating the appearance of smoother, healthier-looking skin. Hydrating Oil Capsules Wake up dull and tired skin with this perfect blend of antioxidants and Vitamin A to revitalize and pamper the appearance of skin. Environ Sunscreen Don’t forget to protect your skin by applying Environ Sunscreen SPF 25 every day of the year, rain or shine. Beautiful skin is possible at every age. To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227.
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Winter Woes? Tips for Boosting Your Energy and Mood
Is the gray winter sky taking a toll on your energy? Do you yearn for long winter naps in your jammies, and are you secretly envious of hibernating bears? If so, you could be in need of a mid-winter pick-me-up. Here are a few ways to boost your energy and vitality this winter: Start snacking. Did you know that your energy levels naturally drop between 2 and 4 p.m. due to the rise and fall of the sun and your hormonal response? For a healthy lift, try a strategic snack with protein and carbs, like an apple and peanut butter or a small yogurt, and aim to keep your snack under 200 calories. Breathe easy. Slow, deep breathing can help to decrease cortisol, the stress hormone. Any time you start feeling stressed, take a few moments to breathe slowly. Mindful, deep breaths are like magic, lowering your heart rate and blood pressure while refreshing your mind and body. Walk it off. Walking is a fabulous form of exercise that can done almost anywhere—through your neighborhood, in the park, or even around the office. We love walking because it doesn’t put a lot of unnecessary stress on your joints, but it still produces endorphins and affords a natural boost. Just 10 minutes of brisk walking can change your energy and your attitude. Enhance your life one step at a time with a little help from Environ! To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227.
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Give Dry Winter Skin the Boot!
We hate to admit it, but our skin is a fair-weather friend. Once the colder temperatures hit and the indoor heat starts blasting, our fragile dermis starts to crack and flake with an unquenchable thirst. Fortunately, we have spent years researching the components of supple, luminous skin, and have formulated a wide range of products that are tailor-made to help replenish the appearance of skin with essential moisture and nutrients so you can maintain skin that appears smooth and healthy-looking year-round, despite the harsh elements. Here are just a few of our hydrating products: HA Intensive Hydrating Serum Bursting with hyaluronic acid, a powerful moisture magnet that is naturally-occurring in skin cells, HA Intensive Hydrating Serum helps reveal visibly smoother-looking skin with a plumped and resilient appearance. Hydra-Intense Cleansing Lotion This conditioning cleanser removes makeup and surface impurities while maintaining the benefits of the skin’s natural pH balance, preserving the effects of the skin’s natural oil barriers. Hydrating Oil Capsules Ideal before bed as your PM moisturizer to pamper the appearance of dry, tired skin, Hydrating Oil Capsules feature a potent blend of antioxidants and retinol for the appearance of intensely energized and revitalized-looking skin. Vita-Antioxidant Moisturizer AVST (Levels 1-5) This specially-formulated moisturizer is chock-full of potent antioxidants, including vitamin C, which assists in the prevention of the effects of free-radical damage to improve the look of many signs of aging, as well as Vitamin A, one of the most important vitamins in skin health that promotes healthy-looking skin and a firmer, hydrated and even-toned appearance. Give your skin some extra TLC this winter with some hydrating help from Environ! To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227.
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4 Free Gift Ideas that Are Priceless
This Valentine’s Day, we were inspired to think outside the chocolate box and explore thoughtful gifts that only take a little time and positively zero money. In lieu of candy and roses... Get out your pen. How do I love thee? Nothing says “I love you” more than a handwritten note to your dear one professing all the things you love about them. Take hug breaks. Did you know that hugging can reduce your risk of illness? It sounds a bit silly, but scheduling five minutes of hug time can dramatically improve your quality of life by lowering stress, increasing your sense of connectedness, boosting endorphins, and strengthening your immunity. Get handy. Massages are amazing gifts, but professional sessions can get a bit pricey. Try rubbing your honey’s feet while watching the game or massaging their neck while they do the dishes. Or, try doing the dishes yourself! Either way, you’re using your hands in a loving way. Think inside the box. Have you ever heard of a Happy Box? It’s a repurposed old tissue or shoe box that you can decorate and fill to your heart’s content with objects and notes—anything in the world that you think would make your loved one happy. It could be love poems, pictures, gluten-free cake mix, chapstick... As long as your box is made with love, anything goes! If you do wish to buy a gift, Environ skin care products are a great way to care for your loved one’s skin. From all of us at Environ, we wish you joy and happiness this Valentine’s Day and every day. To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227.
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Why Winter is Prime Skin-Renewing Time
When your skin is covered under comfy layers of clothing, it’s easy to forget about it. Out of sight, out of mind, as they say. But believe it or not, the winter is one of the best times of year to treat your skin to revitalizing products and treatments. Here’s why: Protection Perfection Your skin is your largest organ, and the sun is its biggest enemy. To maintain its peak health and beauty, your skin needs vigilant protection from the sun, which is a whole lot easier to do in the winter when the days are shorter, you’re inside more often, and protected under layers of clothing. Sensitivity Our results-driven skin care ranges are formulated with scientifically and clinically-proven ingredients that produce measurable benefits. From Youth EssentiA Antioxidant Defence Creme Plus, which combats the effects of free-radical damage, to Youth EssentiA Vita-Peptide Intensive Serum 4 Plus, which reveals younger-looking skin with powerhouse vitamins A and C, our skin care ranges enhance the appearance of your complexion. However, your refreshed skin is super vulnerable, making UVA/UVB protection an absolute must. The bottom line: Winter is an ideal time to partake in results-driven skin care since there’s less sun to shun. Time Why do we crave luminous, smooth-looking skin? So that we can feel confident wearing shorts and sundresses in the summer. Since skin takes time to renew and improve itself, we need to begin smart skin care long before we want to see results. If you start your skin care regimen now, your skin's appearance will have time to replenish and reveal optimal benefits when you’re ready to bare it. Make winter your season for the look of skin-renewing radiance! To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227 today.
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Put Some Wow in Your Winter!
Gray skies and bitter cold may be the norm for a good part of the country, but that doesn’t mean your mood needs to tank along with the temperature. Keeping your spirits up is vital to the health of your mind, body, and skin. For too many of us, the frigid air and shorter days of winter can take a toll on your energy and joie de vivre. Fortunately, it’s not too late for a fabulous winter! Turn your crab into fab with a few easy actions: Eat some oatmeal! Consuming oats may help to boost your mood and lose weight. Science has shown that oats are rich in fiber and whole grains, which boost your serotonin, the happy chemical in your brain. Oats also help you to feel full, so you eat less, while stabilizing your blood sugar. See your buddies. When your energy is low, it’s tempting to hibernate indoors. But getting out and visiting with friends is vital to your health, especially in the dark days of winter. Humans are social creatures, and we need to stay connected to be at our best. Meeting a friend for coffee or an invigorating power walk in the brisk outdoors is an easy and powerful mood-booster that cannot be underestimated. Bundle up! We all know that freezing your tail off isn’t fun. When you’re shivering, it’s almost impossible to feel jolly because your body is expending all its energy trying to warm you up. So give your body a break and bundle up with your favorite hat, scarf, and gloves. Cozy winter garb is a sure way to warm your body and your spirit! It’s easy to keep your spirits high and your skin glowing this winter with a little help from Environ. To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227 today.
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