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5 Keys to a Longer Life
Want to know the secret to longevity? That’s exactly what Harvard researchers set out to do when they conducted a massive retrospective study following the lifestyle habits of thousands of people. What they discovered isn’t surprising, that living “healthy” can help you live longer. So what exactly is a healthy lifestyle? We’re glad you asked! Here’s a closer look at the top 5 healthy habits as defined by Harvard researchers. A healthy diet A healthy diet includes a high intake of vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids, along with a low intake of red meats, processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, trans fats and sodium. Physical activity A “healthy” amount of physical activity is defined as 30 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous activity. Normal body weight Having a normal range of body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9 is the criteria for a healthy body weight. No smoking There’s no such thing a healthy amount of smoking. Never having smoked is the healthy habit here. Moderate alcohol intake Moderate alcohol consumption means up to one drink per day for women, and two drinks daily for men. One drink contains about 14 grams of alcohol, the equivalent of 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits. Among the study participants, the more healthy habits a person had, the longer their lifespan was. People who met all criteria for a healthy lifestyle enjoyed “significantly, impressively longer lives” than those who had none, according to the study. Stay in touch with Environ for the scoop on living your fullest, most vibrant life! To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227 today.
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Step It Up!
Environ Skin Care is designed around you. We spent years researching the intricacies and inner workings of your skin so we could formulate the ideal regimen for the appearance of optimal skin revitalization. The result is our patented Environ VITAMIN STEP-UP SYSTEM™, a progressive skin care regimen that brings out your best-looking complexion step-by-step with the powerhouse vitamin A as the star ingredient. Here are a few Environ STEP-UP SYSTEM highlights: “A” is for awesome skin! It’s fair to say that vitamin A is the most important vitamin in skin care today. This potent vitamin is a multi-tasking miracle worker that provides a bevy of benefits, including the look of diminished lines and wrinkles, a brighter, even-looking skin tone, and a smoother appearance. “Start low and go slow.” Slow and steady wins the skin care race every time. “Start low and go slow” is the Environ STEP-UP SYSTEM motto because it’s clinically proven to be the most effective way to enhance the look of skin while avoiding harsh side effects such as dryness and redness. The skin needs time to adjust to potent ingredients like vitamin A. You can’t rush your way to better skin. Optimal results are achieved by using 2-3 containers of each level until your skin is completely comfortable before moving on to the next level. We offer five steps, from 1 (lowest concentration) to 5 (highest concentration). A little goes a longer way. More isn’t better with vitamin A. Though it’s tempting, using a bigger dollop of product doesn’t translate into more or faster benefits. The key to skin that appears healthy, radiant and younger-looking (not red, flaky and irritated) is patience and persistence. Optimal benefits take months of diligent ingredient application. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is gorgeous skin. To learn more about our STEP-UP SYSTEM, and discover which products are right for you, call 877.337.6227 to find your local Environ stockist today.
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The Best Drinks for Your Waistline and Health
There’s no substitute for a healthy diet and exercise regimen, but certain drinks have been clinically shown to help support weight loss regimens by boosting metabolism, promoting a feeling of fullness, or functioning as an appetite suppressant. Say cheers to the following “weight-conscious” beverages, as presented by healthline®, a trusted online health resource: Green Tea It’s no surprise that green tea tops the list. Packed with antioxidants and powerful nutrients, green tea has been clinically proven to decrease body weight and body fat. The key is to drink green tea with high amounts of catechins, such as matcha. Catechins are a type of antioxidant associated with metabolism- and fat-boosting benefits. Coffee Daily cups-of-joe devotees can relax knowing that their favorite energy booster has added health benefits. Plenty of research indicates that caffeine boosts metabolism and promotes fat burning. It may also help you maintain weight loss. Water Upping your water intake helps to keep you full between meals and also increases the number of calories you burn. A study of 48 adults following a low-calorie diet discovered that those who consumed 17 ounces of water before meals lost 44 percent more weight over 12 weeks than those who didn’t drink water. Other beverages shown to compliment weight loss regimens include black tea, ginger tea, apple cider vinegar, vegetable drinks, and high-protein drinks. We love sharing the latest health care news so you can look and feel your best from the inside out. To learn about our professional-grade skin care lines, please call 877.337.6227 to find your local Environ stockist today.
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Can You Undo Sun Damage?
Would you believe that time has less to do with aging than you think? An astonishing 80% of the wrinkles, lines and “age” spots you see are the result of UV exposure, not time! This means you have a lot more control over your complexion than you realize! Even though you can’t reverse sun damage entirely, there are steps you can take to reverse many signs of sun damage and enhance your skin’s appearance. Here’s a look at top skin boosters to add to your beauty arsenal for the look of younger, more luminous skin at every age. Embrace sunscreen 365 days a year. The research is conclusive: sunscreen is your skin’s most powerful ally. It not only prevents sun damage, but may also help to encourage your skin’s natural healingprocess by repairing existing damage with daily use, according to a recent study. Environ’s Sun Care range provides both UVA and UVB protection and features an advanced formulation of protective antioxidants and hydrators to help reveal the look of intensely quenched, radiant skin. Look on the bright side. Age spots, freckles, sun spots, melasma—these pesky pigmentation irregularities go hand in hand with aging. Fortunately, we’ve formulated a wide range of products to help plump the appearance of skin and reveal a more even-looking skin tone. Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturiser (1-5) is packed with vitamins A and C, antioxidants, botanicals and a peptide to improve the look of skin. Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum (1-4) features powerhouse vitamins A and C, potent antioxidants to protect skin from the effects of free radical damage, and a preparation of five natural amino acids that help to revitalize the look and feel of skin. Quench your skin’s thirst. HA Intensive Hydrating Serum is bursting with the moisture magnet hyaluronic acid to leave skin looking visibly plumped and smoother with more resilience. Vita-Antioxidant Hydrating Oil Capsules are packed with antioxidants to combat the effects of harmful environmental influences, which contribute to signs of aging, and retinol to make skin look revitalized and feel soft and silky. For more results-driven skin care solutions, find your local Environ stockist today by calling 877.337.6227 today.
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Relax—and Improve Your Complexion!
We know from personal experience that our skin and mind are inextricably linked. Remember that giant pimple you got during exams, before your wedding or while preparing that big presentation? Psychodermatology experts, who specialize in the mind-skin connection, attribute stress-induced breakouts to thousands of nerve endings on our skin. When our body gets stressed, it releases the stress hormone cortisol, which can trigger a cascade of negative events in the skin, including increased oil production, clogged pores and pimples. So if stress wreaks havoc on our complexions, can de-stressing actually help our skin look better? Yes, it can! Stress reduction may be a powerful complexion booster, according to a study at the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami. Children suffering from a skin condition showed dramatic improvements to their complexion after undergoing massage therapy, including a reduction in redness and itchiness. They also experienced a boost in their mood and activity levels. Are you interested in lowering your stress and improving your complexion? Besides massage, other proven stress busters include staying positive, meditating, exercising, “unplugging” and unwinding with music, hobbies, baths or breaks. For more helpful tips and an extensive selection of pharmaceutical-grade skin care formulations for every skin type and concern, find your local Environ stockist today by calling 877.337.6227.
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Silky-Smooth Skin Savers
When your skin starts to feel rough, it’s time to turn to Environ’s powerhouse formulations designed to help exfoliate dead, dull surface skin and restore a smooth and hydrated appearance. Here are just a few of our favorite replenishing formulations: Alpha Hydroxy Night Cream This mild exfoliating formula contains a potent yet gentle combination of fruit acids designed to energize the look of tired skin and restore a moisturized and radiant appearance. This hard-working formulation works overtime to help improve a wide range of concerns, refining the appearance and texture of sun-damaged, mature or problematic skin. Antioxidant Defence Cream Antioxidant Defence Cream contains a powerful blend of moisturizers enriched with protective antioxidants, including vitamins C and E and rosemary leaf extract, to reveal the appearance of smooth, radiant skin. C-Quence Energising Masque Designed to be applied in the evening twice a week, this gentle micro-exfoliant mask is formulated to assist in softening the appearance of fine lines while energizing the look of skin. With each use, this mask can help improve the look of uneven skin tone and sun damage. The synergistic effect of ascorbic acid and salicylic acid also provides a gentle keratolytic effect, revealing the appearance of a smoother texture. HA Intensive Hydrating Serum This serum is formulated to improve the appearance of fine lines and a rough skin texture. HA Intensive Hydrating Serum contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid (a known moisture magnet), and may help leave skin looking visibly smoother and plumper with more resilience. Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturizer (1-5) Packed with vitamins A and C, antioxidants and botanicals, this powerhouse moisturizer works to enhance the overall appearance of skin and fight visible signs of aging. Apply twice daily on the face and neck to improve the look of uneven skin tone and help protect skin from the visible effects of free-radical damage. Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum (1-5) This replenishing serum is chock-full of vitamins A, C and E and peptides to support the look of radiant, youthful skin. Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum is designed to combat visible signs of aging and create the appearance of even, smoother and healthier-looking skin. Use morning and evening on the face and neck to reveal skin that looks softer, firmer and smoother. We look forward to helping you find the ideal products for your one-of-a-kind needs. Call 877.337.6227 today to find your local Environ stockist.
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Organizing Tips for the Disorganized
There’s a mounting pile of research indicating that keeping a tidy and orderly environment is conducive to good health. Researchers at Indiana University discovered that people with clean houses are healthier than people with messy houses. Clutter makes it more difficult to focus on a particular task, according to a Princeton University study. Women with cluttered homes had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which is associated with lower immunity, reduced libido, higher blood sugar levels, fat deposits, and carbohydrate cravings. Women with messy homes are also more likely to be depressed and fatigued. Clearly, we’ve got the proof. The problem is, what do we do with it, especially if organization is not our strong suit? Here are a few simple tips to keep you centered and serene: Pick one spot. It’s overwhelming to tackle your entire house, so don’t! Focus on one specific area. If you’re often in the kitchen, for example, try to unclutter the area around your sink. Are kitchen appliances you rarely use hogging valuable space? It’s time to stow away that soda maker or blender. Is the kitchen window cramped with old birthday cards and knicknacks? Tuck away cards and keepsakes in a special drawer. Even small improvements can make a big difference, giving you a sense of accomplishment and serenity that may fuel your next project. Borrow. Who said you had to be the director of the show? For the organization-impaired, borrowing ideas from the experts is a brilliant way to get inspired and develop a plan of action. Search places like Pinterest, Houzz and YouTube for clever storage solutions and savvy, feng shui designs to get your creative juices flowing. Get help. If you can’t bear to part from clutter or are sentimentally attached to it, don’t be too hard on yourself. The key to your serenity is enlisting an objective friend or family member. With a little help, you might find purging a bit easier and less overwhelming so you can make room for the things you can’t live without—like those funny birthday cards! We are on a mission to help you live joyfully and beautifully. For more lifestyle tips and skin care solutions, find an Environ stockist near you by calling 877.337.6227
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The Key to Youthful-Looking Eyes
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but they’re also the workhorses. Did you know that your eye muscles are the most active muscles in your body? It’s no wonder that our eyes are the first area of the body to show signs of aging. To help revitalize and enhance your look, we’ve developed two powerhouse formulations that target the appearance of aging around the delicate eye area. Antioxidant & Peptide Eye Gel This refreshing gel is designed to help minimize the look of fine lines and reveal the appearance of intensely hydrated skin. Applied morning and evening with your preferred Environ cleanser, toner and moisturizer, the Antioxidant & Peptide Eye gel is aptly named, bursting with antioxidants to protect skin from the effects of free-radical damage and peptides that work in synergy to soften the look of wrinkles. This eye gel can also help improve the look of tone and elasticity around the eyes, revealing a younger-looking appearance. Vita-Peptide Eye Gel Formulated to help your skin appear plumped up and younger-looking, the Vita-Peptide Eye Gel contains a gentle combination of five natural amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants that help to hydrate the look of skin and reduce the appearance of sun damage. Applied morning and evening sparingly with your favorite vitamin A moisturizer, this potent eye gel has been demonstrated to be effective against the look of existing facial lines, and also helps to prevent the appearance of their development. This multi-tasking formula also improves the look of sun-damaged skin and enhances the effects of your skin’s natural sun protectors, giving skin a radiant glow. Give your eyes the gift of revitalization this summer. Call 877.337.6227 to find these products at your local Environ stockist.
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Surprising Energy Boosters
It’s hard to stay motivated when your energy takes a sudden nosedive. To stay on your “A” game, here are a few tricks for boosting energy, compliments of Reader’s Digest. Crank it up. Listening to loud music has been shown to improve your mental state, according to a study in the International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Playing your favorite upbeat tunes not only boosts energy but also triggers positive memories, making you feel happier to boot. Massage your ears. It may sound or look a little strange, but massaging your ears stimulates acupressure points that release energy throughout body and increase circulation. Spend a minute kneading, rolling and pulling on your earlobes, moving from the bottoms of your earlobes to the top or vice versa. Watch cat videos. The key is watching any video that makes you laugh. Experts say laughter may be the best medicine for relieving stress, a notorious energy drainer. Indulge your sense of smell. Research shows that the smell of fresh-cut grass can ward off mental decline and promote feelings of joy and well-being. Another energizing smell is rosemary, an herb shown to improve physical exhaustion, mental fatigue, soothe headaches, and boost memory retention. Drink water. Fatigue is one of the first signs of dehydration, so drink up! Eat kiwi. Packed with mega amounts of vitamin C and potassium, kiwis have been clinically shown to reduce fatigue and depressive symptoms while boosting energy. Not bad for a fuzzy, brown berry. We are passionate about helping you achieve the feeling of optimal health from the inside out! To find your local Environ stockist, call 877.337.6227.
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Ditch The Look of Dry, Drab Skin and Get Glowing
Ditch The Look of Dry, Drab Skin and Get Glowing Dry, flaky skin can happen even in the sultry summer months. To help soothe and improve the look of parched skin, we formulated skin care products with scientifically researched, intensely hydrating and restorative ingredients. Hydra-Intense Cleansing Lotion This luxuriously conditioning and creamy cleanser removes makeup and surface impurities while maintaining the effects of the skin’s natural pH balance. This gentle cleanser is designed to clean skin without overstripping it for a balanced, hydrated, and resilient appearance. Alpha Hydroxy Night Cream This restorative cream features a potent combination of glycolic and lactic acids to gently exfoliate dead, dull surface skin and reveal the look of a moisturized and hydrated complexion with a radiant glow. Apply before bed for optimal results. Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturiser (Levels 1-5) Part of Environ’s patented Step-Up System, this powerful moisturizer is packed with scientifically researched skin-revitalizing vitamins A and C, protective antioxidants, and healing botanicals to restore the appearance of younger, smoother, more even, and more vibrant skin. We recommend using each level for a few months to give your skin ample time to adjust before advancing to the next Step-Up level. Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum (Levels 1-5) This intense serum is packed with vitamins A, C and E, which work synergistically to help support youthful-looking skin. With regular use, this potent serum combats visible signs of aging and helps to protect skin from the effects of damaging free-radicals for the appearance of more even-toned, smoother, and healthier-looking skin. Vibrant, healthy-looking skin begins with smart skin care. Call 877.337.6227 to find your local Environ stockist today. Ditch The Look of Dry, Drab Skin and Get Glowing
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Tips for Radiant Summer Skin
The intense summer sun can be brutal on skin, from painful sunburns to sweaty breakouts and heat rashes. We compiled some easy tips to avoid these common complexion pitfalls and keep your skin looking prime and sublime all summer long. Apply SPF all day, every day— rain or shine. Be sure your SPF is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t cause comedones (pimples). The number one skin ager is the sun, so avoiding sun damage is vital to maintaining the look and feel of youthful skin. (Ask your local stockist about Environ’s sunscreen!) Don’t let sweat drag you down. Sweat traps bacteria, leading to pesky pimples and rashes. Immediately change out of sweaty clothes and shower off sweat to keep your skin in the clear. Add a hint of mint. Menthol is the secret ingredient to mint’s well-known cooling effect. (This is why drinking a glass of water feels cooler after chewing mint gum—the menthol in mint triggers the cold-sensitive nerves in your mouth.) Try adding some mint leaves to your water bottle for a refreshing pick-me-up throughout your day. You can also fill a spray bottle with mint-infused water and store it in your purse to enjoy a refreshing spritz anywhere, any time you like. For more tips on keeping your skin's appearance in peak condition this summer, call 877.337.6227 to find your local Environ stockist today.
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Focus on Gorgeous Skin
Whether your skin is dry and parched, red and splotchy, or showing signs of aging, there’s relief in sight. We developed the Focus Care™ Range to help improve the appearance of a wide range of skin concerns so you can achieve your best-looking skin despite even the most stubborn challenges. The Focus Care range features scientifically-advanced combinations of ingredients that work in synergy to reveal the appearance of intensely hydrated, younger-looking, luminous skin. Here’s a look at some of our Focus Care range formulations, organized by specific skin care needs. Age-defying Formulas Youth+ Tri-Peptide Complex Avance Elixir is a scientifically formulated age-management serum containing a targeted blend of Chinese root extracts and three powerful peptide complexes to improve the look of skin’s tone and texture for a youthful appearance. Peptide Enriched Frown Serum features a unique combination of 3 peptides that may help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and expression lines in the forehead area. Designed to be applied both morning and evening, this serum helps to soften the appearance of lines for more youthful-looking skin that appears refreshed and relaxed. Skin Soothers Vita-Enriched Colostrum Gel was formulated to help improve the appearance of problematic or sensitive skin. Lightly fragranced with lavender, this soothing serum fosters a sense of serenity while helping to reduce signs of photoaging and restore the feel of soft, smooth skin. Formulated for use in the morning and/or evening, water-based Vita-Enriched Antioxidant Gel has a cooling effect to soothe dry, sensitive skin. Aptly named, Vita-Enriched Antioxidant Gel contains a potent blend of antioxidants and moisturizers to assist in defending the skin against the effects of free radicals associated with harmful external influences such as pollution and excess sun exposure. Moisture Magnets Vita-Complex Super Moisturiser can be applied morning and/or evening to improve the look of dry, parched skin. Vita-Complex contains a variety of moisture-infusing ingredients and emollients that help to maintain the effects of the skin’s barrier function and reveal the look of hydrated and radiant skin. HA Intensive Hydrating Serum is ideal for mature skin in need of a moisture boost. This powerful HA serum contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid (HA), a scientifically known moisture-loving molecule to reveal skin that looks smoother, plumper and more resilient. The Focus Care Range works best when combined with our vitamin A moisturizer and broad spectrum sunscreen. Coming soon, look for the Focus Care™ Radiance+ Range, designed to improve the appearance of radiant-looking, more evenly toned skin. To learn more about Focus Care and our other results-driven skin care formulations, call 877.337.6227 to find your local stockist today.
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