Environ Blog — Science

Exfoliation Exfoliating the skin to improve its appearance dates back to ancient Egyptians and is still popular today.  Several methods using everything from mineral scrubs to chemicals have been used in different cultures to treat the skin.1 The cosmetic benefits of alpha hydroxy acids were discovered when sour milk, containing lactic acid, was used in baths to soften the skin. In the mid-1800s, the use of aggressive exfoliation methods was introduced to treat various skin conditions. These sometimes-extreme methods were successful, but at an expense. The more aggressive the treatment, the higher the risk of side effects and complications. Today,...

The Importance of Vitamin A Vitamin A is an essential nutrient needed by the body for vision, growth, reproduction, immunity, and skin health. It belongs to a family of organic chemicals called retinoids. In the 1930’s it was first suggested that aging skin is directly caused by a vitamin A deficiency. Then, in the 1950’s, professor Cluver of South Africa proved that vitamin A levels in the skin are depleted with sun exposure. Evidently, Vitamin A is an essential ingredient needed to keep the skin functioning at its optimal level. It also needs to be replaced topically every day due...

Acne effects virtually everyone at some point in their lives, making it the most common medical skin condition according to the Academy of Dermatology. There are four different stages of acne that range from mild to severely inflamed. Grades I and II acne are considered acne simplex and grades III and IV are considered acne vulgaris. Acne simplex is made up of open and closed comedones with occasional papules and pustules, but overall, the skin isn’t inflamed. Acne vulgaris consists of several papules and pustules with the possibility of nodules and cysts and is characterized by inflammation. Acne is ultimately...

PRESS RELEASE Mashpee, MA • JULY 2021: Modern day life is fast-paced, overwhelming and demanding. Mental, emotional and physical stress is pervasive and inevitable. Advances in neuroscience and cosmetic research continues to reveal infinitely more about the complex and fascinating connection between the brain and skin1. These discoveries combined with Environ’s extensive skincare research have perfectly primed the development of another ground-breaking innovation that builds on an extraordinary scientific legacy to shape the future of beauty for modern day consumers. INTRODUCING:ENVIRON'S NEW FOCUS CARE YOUTH+® SERIÉNCE™ NIGHT SERUM The first of its kind advanced overnight booster developed to target the negative...

While summertime brings to mind lemonade and barefeet, it’s also a prime time for sunburns and breakouts. If you struggle to keep your skin looking healthy and radiant in the sweltering heat, you’ll be happy to hear that luminous summer skin isn’t as elusive as you may think! Here are three easy tips for gorgeous, healthy-looking summertime skin: Eat Smart. Did you know that the skin of grapes contains resveratrol, a naturally-occurring phenol with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can decrease redness from sunburns? Another sun-protecting nutrient is lycopene, found in tomato paste, which can help boost your skin’s natural...