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Stress is something that our body naturally reacts to.
When the body is put in a position of stress, the hormone 'cortisol' gets released.
Unfortunately our skin, is an immediate stress target when life's 'overload' triggers the brain and skin cells to release the hormone called cortisol.
When we think of stress, we think of being bogged down with a million things and life getting overwhelming.
Let’s look at stress a little deeper…
Read MoreOooooo where do we start! We LOVE Hyaluronic Acid!
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in skin known for its incredible capacity to attract and hold onto 1000x its weight in water / moisture. It assists in replenishing skin to enhance a healthy, supple look and feel.
It works like a sponge, to help retain the moisture and plump the skin.
As we age our skin loses the ability to retain the water, and the amount of Hyaluronic Acid that our body naturally creates depletes. (Yet another downside to ageing, sorry folks!) Over time, wrinkles and lines will form and our skin will lose it’s ‘bounce’.
It works alongside Vitamin A incredibly well. It attracts and holds onto moisture in the skin cells and gives the skin more of a plumped and smooth appearance! When you’re using products containing Vitamin A alongside Hyaluronic Acid, your skin is set for a breath of fresh air….
Read MoreCONGRATULATIONS!! You’re Engaged and your big day awaits!
You've booked the venue. You've chosen your bridesmaids and groomsmen. You've found your dream dress.
WHAT ABOUT YOUR SKIN?
You deserve to look and feel your best on your wedding day, and your skin is the biggest feature on you.
Regardless of how far in advance your wedding is, we can help assist you with hints, tips and support prior to your big day, to get the gorgeous bridal glow.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, it's all about you. This means you want your skin to reflect your inner glow and happiness from the big day, to your honeymoon and beyond.
From skincare to self-care - looking after yourself during the lead up is imperative.
Here’s a generic guide to how we would support you towards your big day…
Read MoreRetinol is a true buzz word when it comes to skincare, but there's a lot of confusion that surrounds it. Let's dig deep into what it actually is.
Fact - Retinol IS VITAMIN A. Yep. It's the same thing.
Vitamin A comes in many different forms. And Retinol is simply one of them.
The many forms derived from Vitamin A ultimately, all of these forms do the exact same thing. Inside the skin, they change to Retinoic Acid.
All of these forms of Vitamin A transform in the skin to Retinoic Acid at different speeds, and it's this that the skin recognises and thrives from to become healthy and helps to repair skin cells as well as a whole host of benefits- It will strengthen the skin, boost immunity, balance oil production and has HUGE anti-ageing benefits.
It’s the way the skin will cope with them that differentiates between them. Let’s dig deeper…
Read MoreAcne. This word means something different to a lot of people.
We always think of teenage skin when we think of acne, but adult acne is on the rise and it's important we know exactly what we can do to treat it.
Let's start by understanding it, because once we’ve done that, we can then know how to treat it!
Here we explain exactly why acne happens, how we can treat it, along with recommendations and advice to you for moving forwards.
Let’s treat acne and enjoy clearer skin!
Read MoreSince training with Environ, 2 years ago, my knowledge regarding products expanded profusely and I began using their products at home. I started off using the Environ Starter Kit. This comes with a full-size AVST 1 Moisturizer, a full-size Vita Peptide Eye Gel, as well as a few other sample products. I found the Environ products so easy to use.
Read MoreWe are all quick to nip to the shops and buy a new outfit for an evening out, or have a browse online and order a new pair of shoes for a special occasion... but let's not forget the most important part of your outfit... YOUR SKIN.
Your skin is 90% of your selfie, and without feeling happy and confident with your skin your pictures will probably disappoint you.
So why is Vitamin A in skincare so good?!
Dr Des Fernandes, Environ founder and scientific director, revealed that Vitamin A is the one molecule that plays a vital role in our metabolic processes. As it works on the DNA it can determine the behaviour of the stem cells. By normalizing how cells function, Vitamin A is able to influence cells to behave in a younger, healthier way.
