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Summer Skin Care Woes To Avoid
Posted by Catherine Christianson on
Each season brings new challenges and new opportunities to care for the skin a little differently. In the sunny summer months, sunscreen use is usually the main event in skin care blogs, but that’s not the only thing to keep in mind! Here are the top mistakes to avoid: Forgetting Sunscreen If you don’t use makeup, finding a daily sunscreen is all you have to worry about before heading out the door. For those who do wear cover-up try to find one that offers sun protection. Broad spectrum coverage in makeup is hard to find though, so consider applying Environ...

The Correct Order to Apply Skin Care Products
Posted by Catherine Christianson on
For clients that are brand new to the skin care world, the looming amount of options can be overwhelming. Not only is there an unlimited number of brands to choose from, but after choosing, you must then decide which products to use and in what order to apply them! We’re here to answer that last part of your dilemma. Assuming you’ve adopted Environ products into your life, we’ll explore the reasons for applying products in a particular way. And yes, the order in which you apply your skin care products does matter. :) Starting Simple The basic healthy-looking skin...
- Tags: Great Skin Habits, New Clients

Crisis Control! Break-Outs
Posted by Catherine Christianson on
Do you know how to avoid spotty teenage skin? The skin is less likely to become problematic during the hormonal surge of adolescence when cared for daily with topical doses of Vitamins A, C, E, growth factors, peptides and antioxidants. Problematic skin is one of the world's most common teenage conditions, affecting over 85% of adolescents and up to 50% of adults over 25 years of age. The Goal The goal of any treatment is to is to avoid unsightly changes in the first place with preventative solutions. In the case that hormonal changes do affect the skin adversely, topical...

What is the Essence of Beauty?
Posted by Catherine Christianson on
What is the essence of beauty? Long hair? Eyes? Shape? Science would suggest that a number of biological factors contribute to what different societies recognize as “beautiful.” Such factors include the waist-hip-bust ratio, facial symmetry, lush hair; However the most noticeable part of the body is often unmentioned in these studies. It is our largest organ, the skin. Certain skin conditions are determined by our DNA, but we know that environmental factors also play a large role in the appearance of healthy-looking skin. Over the past two decades, Environ Skin Care has been a leader in creating the most innovative...
- Tags: Great Skin Habits, Vitamin A

Selling Skin Care Products in Your Practice
Posted by Catherine Christianson on
Being the owner of a successful skin care practice is no small feat. You are a highly trained skin care expert, not a salesperson, but sometimes it may feel that way. Below are a few reminders as to the benefits of carrying at-home skin care products in your office. Uniqueness A skin care product range should be evaluated yearly. Are they meeting your clients’ expectations and needs in terms of efficacy and cost? Do the products contain research-backed ingredients that have been clinically shown to improve the appearance of the skin? Are the products highly customizable to meet a wide...
- Tags: marketing, New Clients
