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Treating Teens and Breakout-Prone Skin

It’s a myth that only teens suffer from breakouts, as any adult will attest! Still, it’s fair to say that pimples are synonymous with youth. Increased sebum production during puberty can cause congestion in the skin, which eventually erupts on the surface as confidence-crushing pimples. As we age, stress, environment, and other hormonal events can also produce blemishes – typically, at the most inopportune moments. Fortunately, improving the appearance of problem skin is easier than you think with a proactive skin care regimen. Understanding how breakouts occur is the first step in minimizing their appearance. Puberty and aging are natural occurrences and while everyone goes through it, not everyone’s skin becomes problematic. Science can’t definitively explain why some people are more prone to breakouts, but we do know that when the skin’s oil glands become clogged with excess oil, hair, dirt, and dead skin cells, it creates the right environment for bacteria to multiply. The body naturally wants to protect itself and swells up around the bacteria to isolate the invader and push it out. The teenage years are the perfect time to establish a healthy skin care routine that can assist in maintaining the appearance of clear, balanced, and youthful-looking skin for a lifetime. Keeping skin clean, free of excess oil, exfoliated, and nourished by following simple daily skin care habits will help address the visible effects of the many natural changes and environmental influences that impact the skin every day.   Good Skin Care Habits Wash morning and evening Exfoliate twice per week Moisturize with vitamins and botanicals Protect daily with a broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen   Scientifically Researched Ingredients Practicing good skin care habits will go a long way in combating the effects of problematic skin conditions. But that’s not all, you must choose the skin care products and ingredients you will use. A complete skin care solution should include vitamins and botanicals that are scientifically researched and clinically-proven to normalize the look of the skin and address your individual skin concerns. A focused skin care range includes a cleanser and toner to remove surface oil, exfoliator, moisturizer, spot treatments, and masques. The primary ingredients to look for include; vitamin A, C, E, and B3 (niacinamide), alpha and beta hydroxy acids, and tea tree oil.According to Environ Skin Care Founder Dr. Des Fernandes, “Vitamin A plays an important role in the treatment of blemish-prone skin, and the higher the level of vitamin A, the more effective it is. One should begin on a low dose of vitamin A and then increase it incrementally over time. Vitamin C is an irreplaceable vitamin for healthy-looking skin and we need vitamin E in our skin to help protect the skin from the damaging effects of free radicals.”Dr. Des also believes when teens breakout, alpha (AHA) and beta (BHA) hydroxy acids, can be very effective because they have been scientifically shown to increase the acidity in the skin and reduce the build-up of dead skin clogging the ducts of the oil glands. BHA’s, such as salicylic acid, can help reduce the harmful effects of bacteria and help calm the feel of irritated skin.   Professional Skin Care Treatments Finally, consult an Environ Skin Care stockist for personalized guidance, professional facials and strategic peels that compliment your new skin care habits. Environ stockists are certified through DermaConcepts industry respected trainings to provide insight into the perfect combination of Environ Skin Care products to achieve healthier-looking skin for a lifetime. If you are concerned about breakouts, ask about the Environ Clarity+ Kit, which includes a complete range of Focus Care Clarity+ products. Find an Environ stockist near you, or call 877.337.6227.

Summer Guide To An Even-Looking Complexion

What Causes Sudden Dark Patches on Your Skin?

Your skin has color-making cells that often work overtime, resulting in unsightly brown or gray patches. These discolored patches are known as melasma, and they occur more often in women, particularly those who are pregnant. Hence its nickname, “the mask of pregnancy.”  Melasma is triggered by the sun (no surprise there!) and other things like hormonal changes, birth control pills, and sometimes, skin care products. Annoyingly, it can appear almost anywhere on your face — including the cheeks, forehead, bridge of the nose, above the upper lip, and chin — and on your neck and décolletage.  Using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater with both UVA and UVB protection (or ‘broad spectrum’ protection) every day is the best way to prevent and even reverse the appearance of melasma. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends seeking out the shade, wearing protective clothing, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed sun hat, coupled with sunscreen, as the best melasma preventative. Environ’s Scientifically And Clinically Researched Products Intense C-Boost Mela-Even Cream Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, a compound critical for healthy-looking skin. The scientifically researched ingredients in Mela-Even Cream help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation by slowing the effects of melanin production, reducing the appearance of melasma and preventing the look of new brown spots from appearing. use twice daily to help keep the look of melasma at bay, reveal the look of more even tone, and plump fine lines and wrinkles. RAD Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen Your best defense against the appearance of melasma caused by sun damage is always a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30. Environ’s RAD Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen, for face and body, is formulated with a combination of physical sunscreens as well as a unique phyto-complex to work synergistically in protecting the skin form the effects of harsh damaging environmental influences and the sun. Unlike many physical sunscreens, it has a light, creamy texture, so it absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave a greasy after-feel. To learn more about our extraordinary skin care products, call 877.337.6227 to talk to an Environ stockist near you.

How To Save Your Skin From The Effects Of Pollution

Pollution is bad for more than just the environment. It’s also bad for your skin. The damage comes from particles so tiny they can get stuck in your pores. According to a study published in 2018, your pores are bombarded by these micro-particles all the time. And, because they’re so small, they penetrate into the deeper layers of your epidermis. This particulate matter damages skin cells by creating free radicals, which cause skin laxity, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, inflammation, acne, and rosacea. In other words, pollution is leaving your skin looking clogged and gasping for air every day! No matter what type of skin you have, oily or dry, using a pre-cleansing oil to remove foundation and waterproof mascara will make washing thoroughly much easier. This is one of the gentler methods of loosening and collecting makeup, debris, and impurities from your face. Following up with a conditioning cleanser that doesn’t strip your skin of natural oils will keep your skin free of pore-clogging pollutants. This double-cleansing skin care routine will help ensure you have completely washed away any breakout instigating irritants, dirt, and cosmetics on your face and neck. Of course, a few times per week you can add a micro-exfoliation product and a boost of extra hydration to further help the skin recover from the daily environmental influences attacking the skin’s delicate surface. A good bedtime skin cleansing regimen can be this simple, yet effective, if practiced on a regular basis. It also helps prepare your face for the rest of your skin care products. Skin care products with vitamins and antioxidants can help too! In fact, they’re the most effective way to reduce and prevent free-radical damage. While you can’t avoid the effects of pollution, Environ’s range of high-efficacy antioxidant formulations can help you protect your skin against it. Evening Skin Care Routine Skin EssentiA Dual Action Pre-Cleansing Oil Using botanical oils and extracts, Pre-Cleansing Oil helps improve the appearance of congested pores by gently removing makeup and excess surface oil without stripping the skin's natural oils. Skin EssentiA Mild Cleansing Lotion Our gentle, soap-free cleanser helps to maintain the effects of the natural acid balance of your skin while gently removing surface impurities from the skin. You’ll enjoy the look and feel of soft, refreshed skin morning and night. Skin EssentiA Hydrating Clay Masque Environ’s Clay Masque helps to improve the look of pollution-laden pores and remove excess surface oil while keeping skin hydrated with Vitamins E and B5. The mask also contains a gentle micro-exfoliation that helps reveal the look of smoother, softer skin. Don’t let pollution get the better of your skin! 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!