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We talk about peptides a lot, and our skin care ranges are packed with them, but how much do you really know about peptides, and why are they so important in skin care anyway? Here’s a closer look at peptides and why we feature them in so many of our advanced skin care formulations. What is a peptide? Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks for proteins in your skin. Proteins are important because they are the foundation of your skin, its supporting structure, if you will. The skin proteins we’re talking about are collagen,...

The signs of aging seem pretty obvious: lines and wrinkles, age spots, sagging skin… Unfortunately, the remedies for these common concerns are not so obvious! Here’s a closer look at the most common issues of maturing skin and the products we’ve formulated to help your skin look and feel its best at every age. What Causes Volume Loss As you age, your epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, becomes thinner, which can contribute to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. This is largely because collagen levels in your skin begin to drop by 1-2% every year after age 20,...

It’s always nice to think that we have control over how well we take care of our skin - and we do! - but not completely, which is why it’s important to understand external factors that have been proven to harm our skin, so we can better protect against them. There is one common denominator when it comes to harmful environmental elements: free radicals. If you’re not sure what that is, how it can harm the look of your skin, and what you can do about it, read further! Free radicals are atoms that are missing an electron, so they...

Achieving beautiful, healthy-looking skin is our mission at Environ Skin Care. It’s common to deal with the appearance of dry, dull skin throughout the winter, or think that signs of aging are inevitable. However, you can discover the appearance of radiant, healthy, younger-looking skin regardless of the season or your age! Our super moisturizers and hydrators in our Focus Care Moisture+ range can help you achieve your skin care goals. Here’s what you need to know! Super Hydration For Winter Dry Skin When we say “intensive hydrating” we really mean it. Use a serum that contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid (HA)...

Self-care is essential for long-term happiness and wellness, we all know that! An important part of self-care is taking good care of your skin. An effective skin care routine can help you love the way you look AND how you feel! It’s a self-care win-win, really.   Thankfully, the American Academy of Dermatology has some expert tips on how you can show your skin the love it deserves: Apply SPF daily Sunscreen is the closest any of us can get to obtaining a fountain of youth, and yet most people still only remember to apply before they head to the beach or...