Environ Blog — Great Skin Habits

The New Year is about fresh starts, so why not make 2020 your year to hit the refresh button on your complexion? A skin detox can help to give your skin a fresh, clean appearance all year by flushing out the effects of impurities, free-radicals, and debris to reveal a healthier-looking foundation. While you may be too busy to do a skin detox right now, it's a great time to create a detox plan and pick up all the products you need while you are doing your holiday shopping! 2020 Skin Detox Routine Cleanse and tone morning and evening Apply...

According to researchers, having an attitude of gratitude can have a huge positive impact on your life — and it also does wonders for your complexion. Numerous studies have shown how positivity can lower stress, help maintain healthy hormone levels, and reduce inflammation, all of which are good for your skin. Although it’s not always easy to feel thankful, especially during this busy time of year when you have a mile-long to-do list of holiday errands, smile... think happy thoughts... and the rest will happen naturally! TIP: During your morning and evening skin care routine, instead of running through your daily checklist, think about...

We all love to cozy up by the fireplace during the winter months, but all that dry indoor heat can wreak havoc on your complexion — not to mention if you suffer from eczema, itchy clothing and sudden temperature changes (like coming into a warm house after being outside) can trigger symptoms.   Signs of dehydrated skin include: Thick, rough texture of the skin Flaking skin around the nose and on the forehead Fine cracks in the skin If your skin is feeling as parched as a potato, it’s time to amp up your skin’s hydration ASAP with expert moisturizing...

Having healthy skin goes so much deeper than how it looks on the surface. In recognition of National Healthy Skin Month, we thought we would take the opportunity to share a few skin care insights from our researchers to help you achieve hydrated, healthy-looking skin all year long: Be gentle to your natural skin mantle Behind every healthy and vibrant complexion is a fully intact natural acid mantle, which sounds a bit strange, but it merely refers to a protective layer of your skin which helps to lock in moisture and nutrients while keeping environmental toxins out. Your job is protecting this natural acid mantle...

Good handwashing practices have many benefits and should be a regular part of a healthy skin care routine. If you have problematic skin, you already know the first rule of thumb is to keep your hands off of your face. This is mostly because touching your skin can lead to scratching, picking, and irritating the skin’s fragile surface. But, although face-touching alone is not cause of breakouts, it could make the situation much worse. Breakouts occur when oil glands are clogged and the environment is right for bacteria to spread or enter through broken skin. This is where touching your...