Hydroquinones are unnatural and an unsafe long-term chemical solution to pigmentation. As of August 2006 their use is under scrutiny by the FDA. Environ has never used hydroquinones and have healthy alternatives for managing and avoiding pigmentation. The Evenescence Range combined with Vitamins A and C target melanogenesis at 4 independent points in the melanin production and distribution pathways.

The epidermis is our only protection from the harsh environment, so why destroy it by using abrasive techniques to 'polish' the skin, or chronically exfoliating it with acid and alcohol forms of vitamins (retinoic acid and retinol)? To rejuvenate facial skin we need a perfect epidermis! The revolutionary philosophy of Environ is to protect and help to thicken and improve the upper layers of the skin, making it healthier rather than stripping and compromising it. Environ's formulations and procedures do not destroy the horny layer of the skin; they are developed to achieve maximum penetration of vitamins and antioxidants without damage to the outer layers of skin.

Why use harsh forms of vitamins that are poorly absorbed and largely removed in the blood stream? Fat soluble forms in high concentrations offer the same benefits as the highest strengths of retinoic acid, but with no, or only a very mild, retinoid reaction when applied in graduated concentrations.

It is now recognized that ultimately this will compromise the skin's barrier function and leave it thinner and less healthy. We believe in the targeted use of alpha hydroxy acids, e.g. as toners or as a 'winter-booster'.

There are safer and equally effective ways to treat acne, rather than years and years of chemicals applied topically, or oral antibiotics throughout ones teenage and early adult years. Natural ingredients in Environ's B-Active range control problematic skin effectively while in fact enhancing the skin's health by using combinations of Vitamin A, tea tree oil and colostrum.

Steroids thin the skin and its underlying fat, compromise its very important immune function, and only mask atopic disorders. Many cases of atopic dermatitis will improve dramatically with gentle forms of Vitamin A, while simultaneously achieving all the known benefits from the Vitamin A as well.

While antioxidants are protective against free radicals, they offer no other active functions in themselves. That is, they are preventive but not rejuvenative. However, certain vitamins can offer us both the preventive benefits of an effective antioxidant, while also providing rejuvenative health benefits. Vitamin A has long been known as the "skin vitamin" but only recently has attention been focused on it as a "skin normalizer" and an indispensable factor in the maintenance of youthful, healthy skin. It helps to prevent and reverse established photo-aging, and to improve hydration. Environ has also pioneered the use of stabilized and highly effective forms of Vitamin C as ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate (VC-IP). This is a fat soluble and extremely stable form of Vitamin C. It passes easily through the horny layer and enters the cell wall with great ease leading to up to ten times more active Vitamin C into the cell itself. Besides its basic action as a free radical scavenger, Vitamin C has an important part to play in the formation of collagen and when combined with Vitamin A, skin laxity can be treated more effectively. It also facilitates in the reduction of pigmentation blemishes. For the healthiest, most radiant skin Vitamin C is essential. Does your skin care range offer all this together with powerful antioxidants, inorganic UV-A & UV-B sun reflectants (titanium dioxide), pro-vitamin B5 (panthenol), growth factors, colostrum, peptides, and the targeted use of alpha and beta hydroxy acids where indicated?

While certain antioxidants are effective in the mitochondria, others work in the cell walls, the extra-cellular fluid or the intra-cellular fluid. A combination of antioxidants should be used to offer a highly effective cocktail to our patients.

A one-size-fits-all or lowest common denominator approach is implicit in 'narrow' skin care ranges with some so-called "miracle" ingredient – these simply cannot be highly effective yet still safe for everybody as is so often claimed. Environ has appropriately designed products for all skin types.

Exposure to UV light, air, heat and ionizing radiation (X-Rays) will denature most active ingredients. Are your products filled under red light to protect light sensitive ingredients; manufactured under vacuum conditions to prevent exposure to air; and shipped in temperature-controlled environments without being X-Rayed? Is their packaging specialized to protect them from light and air? Environ meets all of these requirements admirably, with packaging technology that includes metal lined collapsible tubes, UV protective windows and hidden rising inner bases.

Environ products are only manufactured from the highest quality ingredients and fresh, active vitamins. They are hypo-allergenic and free from colorants. All vitamins decay. It is therefore important to try and make sure that your patients use the freshest products possible to get the best results. In order to achieve this and ensure that our products remain hypoallergenic, some of our products are made to order and shipped fresh, and most of the range have no preservatives or perfumes added during manufacture. This is one of the few ranges in the world to do so.

Environ is trialed extensively in humans, but no ingredients are ever tested on animals. Environ is a cruelty free company.

Environ products are only available through physicians' offices, and certain medispas (and only once their staff have been accredited through intense professional training courses). Environ is not, never has been, and never will be distributed at beauty supply stores, retail stores or via the web. This is to ensure the efficacious use of these high potency products and the best advice possible for your patients. For non-physicians an 85% pass rate is required on all Environ exams and continuing education is offered on advanced techniques, new products and the science of skin care.

Environ is one of the very few skin care ranges in the world with its own sterile manufacturing facilities, dedicated chemists and labs with state of the art technology. All products are manufactured and marketed only after thorough and exhaustive testing.

Environ has every batch validated against very stringent criteria and by multiple laboratories. Batch samples are also stored through the batch's expiry date for comparison to any individual product on the off chance that it come into question.

We do not have products with yeast extracts currently in the market but the Intensive Avance Crème DFP312 does. The ingredient Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract is one of ingredients making up the raw material Tryllagen PCB.