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The Magic of Micro-Needles
Are you craving the appearance of smoother, more supple-looking skin? It’s time to put some oomph into your Environ skin care regimen and embrace the power of micro-needles. At Environ, we are determined to bring you the best skin care products and results, which is why we’ve designed a line of cosmetic rolling tools to enhance the effectiveness of your skin care routine in the comfort of your own home. Designed by Dr. Des Fernandes, the Environ Cosmetic roll-CIT™ has tiny stainless steel needles which penetrate the skin and prime it, allowing for maximum product absorption. Easy to use, the cosmetic roll is designed to be rolled gently across all areas of your face in about 3 to 5 minutes. For even more benefits, we created aprés-CIT™ Serum for faster and more impressive results. The serum is packed with three clinically-proven peptides—Matrixyl®3000, Trylagen® and Matrixyl®Synthé6®—raw materials that have been shown in clinical trials to improve the overall appearance of skin. For harder-to-reach, more delicate areas of your face, such as your upper lip and eye area, we created the Focus-CIT™, a small, hand-held stamp embedded with durable stainless steel micro-needles. For your body, we designed the Cosmetic Body Roll-CIT™ with a smooth action double roller. Are you ready to roll your way to a radiant-looking complexion? To discover the best products for your skin, call 877.337.6227 to find your local Environ stockist today!
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Can You Boost Your Metabolism?
We all know that exercise plays a big role in regulating your metabolism, but we bet you’ll be surprised by the following metabolic boosters, as reported by Healthline, a trusted online health resource. Coffee Your daily cup of joe may be just the ticket for jump-starting both your day and your metabolism. The effect seems to be more prominent for lean people, but it works for everyone to a small degree. Another metabolic-boosting beverage to love is antioxidant-loaded green tea, which also has a host of other health benefits from lowering your risk of cancer to sharpening your mental acuity. Sleep Lack of sleep has been linked to a wide range of health issues, including obesity. Poor sleep habits have also been linked to an increase in hunger hormones and a decrease in fullness hormones. In addition to quelling hunger pangs, a good night’s rest is also a marvelous complexion booster. Do your tummy and your skin a favor, and tuck in early tonight. Cold Water You may already know that drinking water speeds up your metabolism, but did you know that drinking cold water increases it even more? When the water is cold, your body uses energy to raise the water’s temperature to match that of your body, boosting your metabolism along the way. Heavy Lifting Increasing your muscle mass is a great way to boost your metabolism. Muscle is more metabolically active than fat, so the more muscle you have, the more calories you’re burning, even at rest. Adding some resistance training to your gym routine can help. Standing Sitting is a much-maligned activity. It’s not that sitting in itself is bad, it’s just that too much sitting isn’t good for you—and it doesn’t help with your metabolism, either! Stand up regularly throughout your day to burn more calories, build more muscle and give your brain a reset. For more ways to improve the quality of your life, get in touch with the skin care experts at Environ. To find an Environ stockist near you, call 877.337.6227 today!
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Pump Up the Volume!
Mature skin deserves more—more volume, more brilliance—and we’re on a mission to give you more of everything you need to achieve your most radiant-looking skin at every stage of life. To restore the appearance of supple, quenched skin, we offer an extensive range of products specially formulated for aging skin. HA Intensive Hydrating Serum This results-driven formula packs a high concentration of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally-occurring molecule in the body that helps your skin cells retain moisture and elasticity. HA Intensive Hydrating Serum is designed to assist in revealing an intensely hydrated appearance to skin while also improving the look of fine lines. Concentrated Retinol Serum 1-3 Retinol, a derivative of vitamin A—a powerhouse ingredient in skin care—is clinically-proven to help refine the look of skin, giving it a firmer and smoother appearance. Start low and go slow is the motto for our VITAMIN STEP-UP SYSTEM™ line of potent retinol serums, which are designed to give your skin time to adjust and reduce your risk of irritation. Concentrated Retinol Serum is our go-to for overall skin enhancement, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and aging and reveal more even-looking skin tone for a radiant, younger-looking complexion. Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturizer 1-5 Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturizer is bursting with antioxidants and botanicals to combat the effects of free radicals. Incorporating this nutrient-packed moisturizer into your daily skin care routine is clinically-proven to enhance the appearance of your skin, revealing the look of hydrated and replenished skin with reduced signs of aging and more even-looking skin tone. Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum 1-4 This technologically-advanced serum contains a powerful combination of ingredients that work synergistically to assist in combating the visible signs of aging and reveal the appearance of smoother, healthier-looking skin and a radiantly youthful appearance. Part of Environ’s patented VITAMIN STEP-UP SYSTEM, Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum is formulated from mild (level 1) to maximum strength (level 4), helping your skin to gradually adjust to the ingredients. Discover your most youthful-looking skin. Call 877.337.6227 to find your local Environ stockist today.
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Autumn Is Good for You!
There’s something truly exhilarating about a new season, and fall is no exception. Whether you live in balmy south Florida or the brisk east coast of Maine, autumn signals a return to productivity and harvest-inspired activities. Fall is also a time to embrace cozy creature comforts like warm sweaters and pumpkin-spiced tea. Here are 3 more reasons to love autumn: Apples A crispy snack favorite, apples are finally back in season! Apple picking can burn up to 300 extra calories, and eating them also offers a bevy of health benefits. High in fiber and antioxidants, apples may help lower cholesterol and your risk of cancer and heart disease. Other fall superfoods to savor: sweet potatoes (high in E and low in calories), figs (high in fiber and potassium), and pumpkins (packed with heart-healthy fiber, potassium, and vitamin C). More sleep! Daylight saving time ends next month (November 4 at 2 am, to be exact). This much-needed extra hour of z’s has a surprisingly large impact on your health and well-being, and may even lower your heart-attack risk, according to a New England Journal of Medicine study. The cooler air is also beneficial to your sleep. Cracking a window to let in the cool, fresh air is conducive to a good night’s rest by helping your body’s core temperature drop, which initiates sleep. Color therapy If you live in an area where trees turn vibrant colors every autumn, simply looking at the colorful landscape can improve your mood and relax you. Autumnal aromas are also quite healthy. Spices like cinnamon, clove, ginger, and cardamom have all been shown to benefit the brain by boosting energy and sharpening the senses. Live life to the fullest 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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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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