Environ Blog

Dry, flaky, itchy, irritated skin...If you suffer from eczema, you know how uncomfortable — even agonizing — it can be to manage the symptoms of chronic skin inflammation.Though the exact cause of eczema remains unknown, according to the National Eczema Association, researchers suspect that genetics and environmental triggers play a big part. An immune dysfunction can result in a defect in the skin’s moisture barrier making it dryer and more sensitive to irritants. Since a well-known eczema trigger is dryness, excessive cleansing should be avoided.Based on science and results, Environ’s founder, Dr. Des Fernandes, is on a lifelong mission to...

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...

Are you looking for a professional, award-winning medical skin care line for your medspa or office? We invite you to consider Environ® Skin Care, the gold standard for results-driven skin care in the world. Backed by science and safety to provide the highest level of benefits, Environ Skin Care products are only sold by physicians, medspas, and professionals with a medical affiliation and Environ Skin Care is not sold online. DermaConcepts is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Environ Skin Care. Our stockists are dermatologists, plastic surgeons, estheticians, and medspa owners specializing in results-driven skin care. Here’s a closer look at how Environ...

It's time for a new fall skin care routine! The transitional weather of autumn is a good time to learn about layering your skin care products, just like you layer your clothing. Applying your skin care in the correct order will maximize their benefits. One overall rule of thumb: always apply lighter, thinner products before heavier formulations. Here’s a layer-by-layer guide for applying skin care products to maximize your benefits: Pre-Cleanser Achieving healthy-looking skin requires a thorough double cleansing to remove the layers of impurities that accumulate on your face during the day. Applying a pre-cleanser will loosen excess surface...

Have you heard of the brain-beauty connection? Research has long established a relationship between a person’s attitude and their overall health. But did you know that having a positive attitude may help you have better-looking skin, too? It makes sense. The more stressed you are, the faster you age, according to leading skin research. Stress raises your cortisol and adrenaline levels which, in turn, causes inflammation, resulting in a loss of collagen and hydration, both of which are vital to your skin’s appearance. Other research reveals that exceptional agers (women who look 10 or more years younger than their actual...