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Summer Legs You Want To Show Off
Your legs make up 36% of your body's total surface area. That's a lot of skin! When the temperature starts to rise, you want to make sure your legs look their best so you can stay cool and show them off with pride. As part of an overall healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and exercise, skin care creams rich in vitamins and antioxidants can assist in firming and conditioning the appearance of uneven skin texture on your legs, creating the look of smoother, more youthful-looking skin. Skin Care Ingredients Vitamins A, C, EAside from natural aging, chemical toxins, pollution, and sun rays can take their toll on the skin over a lifetime. Sagging, cellulite, dimpling, dark patches, itchy dry, and old looking skin can be discouraging. Fortunately, free radical scavengers such as vitamin A, C, and E, can aid in shielding the skin from the effects of these harmful environmental influences. Pro-Vitamin B5To help with the look and feel of dryness and to give the appearance of well hydrated, supple, and glowing skin texture on your legs, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) is another effective ingredient to have in your body skin care products. It’s a water-soluble vitamin that, in addition to other benefits, works to attract and lock moisture into the skin. SqualaneHave you heard about Squalane? Plant-derived Squalane is an emollient that can help improve the appearance of sagging skin with the look of firmer, healthier-looking skin, by sealing in moisture. Environ Skin Care Products SunscreenHow do you make sure your skin looks great and, of course, stays protected all summer long? Thankfully, Environ has you covered head to toe with a whole range of advanced skin care products dedicated to the body and a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen to layer on top. Environ Tri-Complex Contouring CreamTri-Complex Contouring Cream is an award-winning body sculpting gel that firms and conditions the look of the skin and improves the appearance of uneven texture. It helps smooth the appearance of cellulite and dimpling, making it the perfect treatment to help keep your legs looking and feeling toned when you’re wearing your favorite mini-sundress or that new bathing suit.Multivitamin Body Moisturiser Our body moisturizer helps shield skin, especially on exposed areas like the legs, from the detrimental effects of harsh environmental conditions. This rich and creamy vitamin and antioxidant cream gives your skin the nutrients it needs (vitamins A, C, E, B5, Beta Carotene and Squalane) to look and feel hydrated all summer long. Its conditioning formula also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, uneven tone, and sun damage.A, C & E OilThis multi-functional oil is perfect on its own or added to your Environ moisturizer for the appearance of enhanced skin renewing benefits. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, A, C & E Oil helps rehydrate the appearance of sun damaged skin, making it look and feel softer and more supple.Cosmetic Body RollerOur Cosmetic Body Roller allows you to create the perfect canvas for your Environ products. This advanced at-home cosmetic skin microneedling technology enables enhanced effectiveness of ingredients, even more benefits from your Environ Skin Care products. The cosmetic roller is safe to use on any area of the body, including the legs!To make sure your legs look their best all summer long, speak to an Environ stockist to find out which of our advanced skin care products are right for you! Call 877.337.6227 today.
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UV Safety For Your Skin
Environ Skin Care was founded by Dr. Des Fernandes after a tragic loss of two young patients from melanoma. For this reason, Environ takes sun care very seriously, and we want you to take it seriously, too!Ultraviolet sun rays are the leading cause of skin cancer. UVA and UVB radiation are also primary contributors to premature aging and wrinkling of the skin. In fact, UV rays from the sun are the #1 cause of skin aging — not genetics, not your age, not pollution, not stress, not smoking — just the sun! Wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen every day is your best defense against the effects of photoaging and skin cancer. In fact, one study from researchers in Australia (a place that can be very sunny, indeed!), revealed that daily sunscreen users had skin that aged a full 24% less than that of occasional wearers. Environ’s RAD Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen is like insurance for your skin. It’s a physical sunscreen so it works differently than a chemical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens sit on top of the skin, deflecting and scattering damaging UV rays. Chemical sunscreens, on the other hand, penetrate into the skin so they can absorb the sun’s rays, convert them into heat, and then release them from the body.Other benefits to physical sunscreens — they’re more moisturizing than chemical sunscreens, less likely to contribute to breakouts, and less irritating for sensitive skin. They’re also safer for anyone with heat-sensitive skin (including rosacea and redness) because they deflect the sun’s heat and energy away from the skin. Physical sunscreens also help protect your skin from the sun immediately, so there’s no need to wait before you go out into the sun.Environ’s RAD Broad Spectrum SPF 30 also contains restorative antioxidants to fend off the effects of free radical damage, and a unique phyto-complex to help protect skin from harsh environmental influences. And it’s safe and effective for use on both the face and body. Just make sure you apply generously. One big mistake many people make is not applying enough sunscreen and then not reapplying it frequently enough. So, keep your skin safe this summer by spreading on your sunscreen and covering up!We want you to be as passionate about protecting your skin as we are! Find out more about all of our advanced skin care products for optimal healthy-looking skin by speaking with an Environ stockist near you. Call 877.337.6227 today.
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Enhance Your Skin Care Regimen
Environ Skin Care ranges are designed to provide maximum results with clinically tested, results-driven ingredients, which work synergistically to provide your best looking skin at every age. Synergy—it’s one of our favorite words at Environ Skin Care because it’s the basis for all our skin care formulations, which are designed to be used in tandem for your biggest boost of benefits. Perhaps the most synergistic skin booster in the beauty industry right now is cosmetic microneedling to enhance and maximize the use of topical skin care products. We designed the hand-held Environ Cosmetic Roll-CIT® as an easy to use at-home cosmetic microneedling roller to smoothly glide over your face, neck or other areas as part of your regular skin care routine. How to Use a Cosmetic Roller To get the most out of your topical products, before bed, prior to the night-time application of your moisturizing skin care cocktail and after cleansing, gently roll the Cosmetic Roll-CIT across your face and neck. Starting with the forehead, roll vertically covering all of the area. Then roll diagonally and finally horizontally until the entire surface has been treated equally with the same intensity for about two to five minutes. Roll the whole face following the same process, making your way across the cheeks, chin, and neck. Once complete, apply your products. After each use, it is important to clean your device by rinsing under warm water and pat dry. Upper Lip and Eyes We also designed a small hand-held stamp device to enable you to focus on delicate, hard to roll areas of your face, such as the upper lip and around the eye. How to use: Tap onto the skin in overlapping patterns around the frown lines, around the side of the nose, and above and below the lip line. Apply your skin care products as usual. This small cosmetic microneedling stamp is perfect to slip into your cosmetic bag to maintain your skin care routine whenever you travel. We work hard to find the most efficacious ingredients and products so you can experience the highest level of results for a lifetime of healthy-looking skin. To learn more about Environ’s Cosmetic Roll-CIT, please call 877.337.6227 to find the Environ stockist nearest you.
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Can Your Diet Boost Your Skin’s Health?
Yes, as a matter of fact, it can! Certain foods can help boost your skin’s natural ability to fend off sun damage, helping to bolster your skin’s health, even staving off wrinkles. In addition to wearing SPF 30 sunscreen every day, here’s a look at the top edible skin-protectors, according to Healthline. Blueberries High in antioxidants, blueberries help to combat free radical damage from the sun and stress. These little blue treats are also high in vitamin C, which helps to prevent wrinkles from forming. Watermelon Believe it or not, watermelon contains far more lycopene than tomatoes! Lycopene is the antioxidant that makes tomatoes red. We love lycopene because it absorbs both UVA and UVB radiation. Bottom line: eating watermelon regularly may help to boost your skin’s ability to thwart sun damage! Nuts & Seeds What do walnuts, hemp seeds, chia seeds, and flax all have in common? Omega-3 fatty acids! This clean source of fat works wonders for your skin, packed with soothing anti-inflammatory properties while also helping to preserve your skin’s integrity. Your body can’t make omega-3s, which is why consuming foods rich in this skin-loving fatty acid is so essential. Carrots Carrots aren’t just good for your vision. Carrots are rich in beta carotene, which our bodies convert into vitamin A, a nutrient that’s essential for skin health. Leafy Greens Other foods high in beta carotene and antioxidants include kale, spinach. What’s more, leafy greens are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants which have been found to protect skin against wrinkling, sun damage, and skin cancer. While eating a balanced diet is essential to the health of your skin and body, diet alone is not a substitute for the regular application of a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen. Discover your optimal skin care regimen today by calling 877.337.6227 to find an Environ Skin Care stockist near you.
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Tee-off Sun Care Defense
In honor of Men’s Health Month, let’s talk sun care defense! When you spend more time outdoors, you need a good game plan to protect your skin. Men need strong protection, which is why for 2019, we’ve formulated a new and improved Environ broad spectrum SPF 30 that blocks the damaging effects of both UVA and UVB rays with physical sunscreen—instead of chemicals. Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen Physical sunscreens remain on top of the skin and reflect harmful sun rays, whereas chemical sunscreens are absorbed into the skin relying on a chemical reaction to work and don’t always block both types of rays. What’s more, Environ RAD Sunscreen adds restorative antioxidants to the mix which help to fend off the effects of free radical damage for the optimal look of skin health and vitality. For an added boost of protection, we recommend pairing RAD sunscreen with Focus Care Comfort+ Vita-enriched Antioxidant Gel, which provides a much-needed cooling and moisturizing effect for any man who has been exposed to the elements for hours. Of course, RAD Sunscreen is also ideal for all the women out there tee-ing off or hiking mountains. With its non-greasy after-feel, women and men can reapply as often as they like without feeling like an oil slick by the end of the day. And we all know that re-application is vital. Failure to reapply sunscreen results in one thing only—painful sunburns! Don’t get caught unprotected this summer! Practice good sun care defense for your skin with Environ RAD Sunscreen SPF 30. To find an Environ stockist near you, please call 877.337.6227 today.
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Men Have Skin in the Game!
Surprising the men in your life is always a fun thing to do, especially on Father’s Day, and we think treating him to medical-grade skin care will most certainly be a pleasant surprise! After all, every guy wants to look great! Men with the best looking skin follow these easy skin care steps: Men’s Simple Skin Care Routine Morning and Evening Cleanse Moisturize Sunscreen Protection To really up your game: 2x Weekly Exfoliate We recommend introducing the following Environ Skin Care products to get him started: Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser This botanical infused cleanser is formulated with Salicylic Acid and Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) to help maintain clear looking skin or assist with improving the appearance of blemish prone skin. How to use: Open up the pores with a warm washcloth. Squeeze approximately a dime sized amount of this foaming face wash into the palm and lather. Massage onto the face and rinse with tepid water to cleanse excess surface oil and dirt from the face. Use cool water to rinse and pat dry. Vita-Antioxidant AVST Gel Moisturizer This skin enhancing moisturizing gel is packed with powerhouse vitamins A and C to improve the overall look of a man’s skin, diminishing the appearance of fine lines, dryness, uneven skin color, and more. How to use: Smooth this cooling gel onto the face and neck in the morning and evening for a soothing effect on the skin, including calming the look and feel of redness and irritation. RAD Sunscreen SPF 30 Protection Good sun care defense includes the daily application of a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen. Introduced in 2019, this non-greasy mineral based face and body cream combines a physical sunscreen and a unique phyto-complex. The ingredients work synergistically to form a transparent barrier to help protect the skin from the effects of harsh environmental influences and damaging rays of the sun. Hydrating Clay Masque Micro-Exfoliant Refining the skin’s texture is an essential step in skin care. This multi-use kaolin clay cream assists in absorbing excess surface oils and gently polishes the surface layer of the skin. Unlike harsher abrasive exfoliants, it can be used daily or a couple of times per week as part of a skin care routine. It can also be used for 20 minutes or overnight as a hydrating masque to further help enhance the appearance of smoother and more radiant-looking skin. Environ’s Body Kit For men interested in extending their skin care to areas other than the face, the body skin care kit features Derma-Lac Lotion and A, C & E Oil. Derma-Lac is a light lotion packed with intense moisturizers to help exfoliate and hydrate surface rough patches, such as elbows and knees. A,C & E Oil spreads easily over the entire body, supplying protective and nourishing antioxidants to help relieve the appearance of dry and sun damaged skin. The ultimate men’s skin care routine should begin with a visit to an Environ Skin Care professional for a personalized consultation—so he can glow to the max this summer and beyond! To find an Environ stockist near you, please call 877.337.6227 today.
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Year-Round Vitamin A Skin Care Routine
By now you’ve heard that introducing your skin to a vitamin A skin care routine is essential if you want to have and maintain healthy- and younger-looking skin. Scientific and clinical studies over the last three decades have shown using topical vitamin A products can reduce the signs of aging skin by encouraging exfoliation, normalizing cell renewal, and increasing collagen production. According to the research, topical vitamin A products help because most people have a localized deficiency of vitamin A in their skin. Why? Because sunlight, to which we are all exposed on a daily basis, depletes the amount of natural vitamin A found in the skin. Unless daylight is avoided entirely, most people will eventually suffer from a chronic deficiency condition. Exposure to the sun and the resulting reduction of vitamin A is the main reason why we develop premature signs of aging, known as photoaging. Therefore, it doesn’t matter how old you are or whether it’s winter, spring, summer, or fall, you should absolutely begin replenishing the vitamin A in your skin as soon as possible - but start low and go slow. What Photoaging Looks Like: Spider veins on the nose, cheeks, neck Pale, taut lips lacking definition and fullness Darkened spots of pigmentation, freckles, age or liver spots Wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes and mouth Scaly patches While we can’t stop the hands of time or the signs of chronological aging, there are ways to reduce the effects of the sun on the appearance of the skin. Prevention Use an SPF 30 broad spectrum (UVA and UVB protection) sunscreen 365 days, is the most proactive way to help block the aging sun rays from penetrating and damaging your skin. Stay out of the sun between 10 am and 2 pm when the sun is strongest. Wear protective clothing, hats, and sunglasses Replenish Anytime is the best time to begin a skin care regime that includes restoring the levels of vitamin A in your skin. However, there are questions as to whether you can use a vitamin A product in the summer. When using Environ Skin Care products, the answer is yes. Matter of fact, it is even more important to have the protective benefits of vitamin A in the skin in the summer when you are more likely to be outdoors. Environ believes replenishing vitamin A to optimal levels on a daily basis and practicing good sun damage prevention is a year-round process. It’s true that products with retinoic acid can cause the skin to be more sensitive to sun exposure, but the milder retinyl ester form in Environ Skin Care is gentle enough to use every season. Our founder, Dr. Des Fernandes believes so strongly in vitamin A, that he created a formula that could be used every day. Wrapped in a lipid molecule to easily be absorbed through the skin barrier, our retinyl esters deliver the same results without irritation to the exposed surface of the skin.Genuine Environ Skin Care is only sold in professional practices and never by unauthorized sellers online. Be sure to visit your local stockist to purchase your Environ products. To find a location near you, please call 877.337.6227.
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Complexion Rescue for Prom & Wedding Season!
Struggling to tame breakouts? That’s the LAST thing you need while prepping for your prom or wedding day. From finding the perfect dress to nailing your hairdo, there’s simply no time for the hassle of unsightly blemishes. You deserve to feel your confident best with clear, glowing skin, and we’re committed to helping you do just that with our Focus Care Clarity+ Range. To help improve the appearance of acne, this 3 phase acne skin care routine will help wash away dirt, exfoliate, moisturize, and provide essential vitamins. Focus Care Clarity+ Range is formulated especially for people who are prone to breakouts—just like you! Used simultaneously with vitamin A products, the ingredients work to normalize the effects of vitamin A deficiency in break-out prone skin. It’s packed with vitamin A, a proven acne-fighter, to diminish the appearance of existing blemishes while also preventing the look of new ones from starting so you can enjoy the long-lasting look of clearer skin. By the way, vitamin A does so much more, helping to enhance your skin’s overall appearance for the look of smoother, brighter, truly radiant skin. To keep your routine simple and take the guesswork out of which products you need, we’ve designed the Focus Care Clarity+ Kit for problematic skin, which includes all of our “problem skin” solutions, including botanical infused Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser, Sebu-Tone Clarifier, Vita-Botanical Sebu-ACE Oil, Hydroxy Acid Sebu-Lac lotion, Sebu-Spot Blemish Gel, and Hydroxy Acid Sebu-Clear Masque. If you’re not sure you need the Clarity+ Kit, rest assured that our stockists understand every product in the Focus Care Clarity+ Range and will be delighted to help you select the ideal formulas to meet your skin’s unique needs. To find your nearest Environ stockist, please call 877.337.6227 today!
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Do You Feel Beautiful?
They say happiness is an inside job, and so is beauty! Problem is, it’s hard to feel beautiful when you’re weighed down by the wear and tear of everyday stressors, from work deadlines to the perpetual dish pile. It’s time to lighten up a little so you can feel renewed and radiant! In addition to sticking to your skin care routine, here are a few easy tips for reducing stress and boosting your beauty—and joy—quotient this spring, compliments of Women’s Health. Drop the donut! So many of us turn to our favorite comfort foods when stressed. Unfortunately, most comfort foods feature refined carbs and high amounts of sugar or salt, which quickly add up to weight gain and energy crashes, so you ultimately feel worse. Do your mood and waistline a favor by replenishing your energy reserves with high-protein snacks that keep your blood sugar level steady, such as nuts, fresh fruits and veggies. Try a new hairstyle. It doesn’t matter what you do, the point is to mix things up! Take a different road to work or eat something new for breakfast. New experiences are a brilliant way to break free from dull routines, boosting your energy and spirit for total body invigoration. Be present. How much time do you spend thinking about the past or worrying about the future? It’s probably a lot more than you think! Did you know that focusing on the present—also known as mindfulness—is clinically proven to help lower stress and increase happiness? It’s ok if your mind wanders, the key is to simply refocus on the present moment when you remember. We are on a mission to help you achieve your best from the inside out! To find an Environ stockist near you, please call 877.337.6227 today!
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!
How well do you know your skin? Since May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the time is right to discuss your knowledge of skin cancer and skin health. The more you know, the better you can protect yourself! For starters, did you know that skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., with over 5 million cases diagnosed each year? Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Here’s what you can do to lower your risk: Wear sunscreen, rain or shine, 365 days a year. Think of sunscreen like your underwear—you wouldn’t get dressed or leave the house without it. Sunscreen is your biggest defender against dangerous UV rays, which are responsible for 85% of all melanomas and 90% of non-melanoma skin cancers. Research indicates that the most effective sunscreens combine SPF with antioxidants so you’re not only protecting your skin, but also replenishing it with powerful healing agents. It’s why we formulated Environ’s RAD Sunscreen SPF 30, a face and body sunscreen containing a synergistic combination of physical sunscreens and phyto-complex nutrients to help protect skin from harsh environmental influences as well as the damaging effects of the sun. Get to know your skin. In addition to your annual skin cancer screening performed by your doctor or dermatologist, you should have a general awareness of your skin’s normal appearance, including freckles, moles, and other imperfections. If you notice any change, it’s important to see your doctor. Early diagnosis is the key to survival with skin cancer. To help you detect skin cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages, just remember ABCDE: A-Asymmetrical moles B-Border is uneven or jagged C-Color is varied (red, brown & black) D-Diameter is larger than the eraser on a pencil tip E-Evolution of mole as it changes size, elevation or color Our stockists know skin care and can help you choose formulations to help diminish the look of sun damaged skin while also preventing the effects of further damage. Please call 877.337.6227 to find an Environ stockist near you today.
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The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
It’s no secret that radiant skin is the ultimate gift for Mother’s Day—or any day, for that matter! This year, give Mom a gift she’ll enjoy throughout the year by treating her to our results-driven, scientifically-based skin care formulations, designed to reveal the look of younger, healthier skin at any age. Our stockists are at the ready to help you select the ideal products to bring out Mom’s luminous best. Here are a few ideas to get your gift-giving juices flowing: Plump it up Age is beautiful. Those lines and wrinkles are merely signs of time well-spent loving hard and living fully! Our goal at Environ is to help Mom love her age by reclaiming a more radiant, youthful appearance to her complexion. Focus Care Moisture+ HA Intensive Hydrating Serum contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid (HA), a known moisture magnet, to help reveal the look of smoother, plumper skin with more youthful-looking resilience. TLC for the eyes The delicate skin surrounding the eyes is one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Help Mom achieve a refreshed and more youthful look to her eyes with Skin EssentiA® Antioxidant & Peptide Eye Gel. Scientifically formulated for the delicate eye area, this replenishing gel is bursting with antioxidants, peptides and vitamins to help minimize the appearance of fine lines and reveal the look of intensely hydrated, youthful skin. Give Mom an “A” Actually, we mean “The A,” as in vitamin A—arguably, the most important vitamin in skin care today. Vitamin A is the secret to skin that looks younger, healthier, smoother and firmer. Focus Care Youth+ Concentrated Retinol Serum helps to normalize the appearance of skin abnormalities and sun damage to reveal healthy-looking skin that looks A-mazingly renewed! Vitamin A does it all, helping skin to look more evenly-toned, giving skin a firmer and smoother appearance and improving the look of premature aging and fine lines. What more could Mom ask for? We can’t wait to help you find the perfect present for Mom or yourself! We also offer Mother’s Day kits to make your shopping experience easier than ever. To find an Environ stockist near you, please call 877.337.6227 today!
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Is Your Skin Stressed Out?
We know how to hit the reset button when our bodies are stressed, from breathing exercises to taking cat naps. But what do you do when your skin is stressed? We’ve got a clinically-proven solution called antioxidants! To celebrate National Stress Awareness Day on April 16th, here’s what you need to know about these important compounds and how they can help keep your skin chilled out and looking calm, clear and beautiful. Your body uses antioxidants, including vitamins C, E, B5 and beta-carotene, to protect your cells and tissue from the damaging effects that free radicals are perpetrating all the time. Free radicals are one of your skin’s worst enemies because they are destructive agents that speed aging by undermining your skin’s ability to produce healthy new collagen and elastin. Unfortunately, free-radicals are everywhere, naturally generated by our food, medicines, air, water, alcohol, tobacco smoke, pesticides and air pollutants. The good news is that we know how to fight back and protect the benefits of your skin’s health, thanks to years of clinical research. We can stop the effects of free-radicals in their tracks with antioxidants, protective compounds that increase circulation and cell metabolism to help reduce the look and feel of inflammation. Less inflammation means the appearance of more even skin tone, fewer breakouts and diminished wrinkles. Your body makes antioxidants naturally, and you can also help replenish your natural supply by eating foods rich in antioxidants, such as blueberries, artichokes, strawberries, kale, red cabbage, beans, beets and spinach. However, your fragile skin is particularly vulnerable to free-radicals and requires a protective boost of antioxidants to help shield it from life’s daily onslaught of pollution and stress. For this reason, we’ve formulated several antioxidant-rich formulations to help protect and maintain the look of vibrant skin. To help keep your skin looking calm and stress-free, discover your optimal line of Environ Skin Care products. Find your local stockist by calling 877.337.6227 today.
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