Environ Blog — Skincare

What is this new craze micro needling that everyone is talking about? Well, the truth is, it’s not new at all. Although micro needling, in the medical sense, was first introduced in 1905, Cosmetic Needling was not introduced until 1995, and has been a buzz word ever since, gaining more and more momentum. The increase in popularity was due to the enhanced results that are achieved when one incorporates Cosmetic Needling to their skin care regimen. When we apply our skin care topically, the amount of those ingredients that will actually get delivered to the skin will be dependent on...

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...

Red rosy cheeks sure look festive on Santa, but for those that suffer from the common skin condition known as rosacea, a good skin care plan, focused on protection, will help keep the skin merry and bright.While there’s no known cure for rosacea (yet!), experts agree that prevention and maintenance is key. Here are a few tips for minimizing the appearance of rosacea flare-ups over the holidays.Rosacea-Prone Skin Care GuideHaving healthy-looking skin should be the primary goal of any skin care routine. Using a mild cleanser and moisturizer every day is essential. Look for complementary targeted products to add to...