How to define problematic skin:
Blemishes, pimples, spots or problematic skin start in the area surrounding the hairs that grow from the skin. This is known as the pilosebaceous follicle. These follicles can become plugged with dead skin cells and sebum, eventually leading to congestion and breakouts. Areas where you can commonly find breakouts are the face, neck, back, chest and shoulders, however, pimples can form in other areas all over the body.
How Does Environ Skin Care Support Problem-Prone Skin - The Importance of Vitamin A:
Vitamin A is essential for supporting skin renewal and a healthier-looking complexion. This powerhouse molecule is essential for the functioning of healthy skin cells, including keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans and fibroblasts (all different types of skin cells). Environ Skin Care harnesses the power of Vitamin A in progressive dosages and different forms to support visibly clearer, more balanced-looking skin, to help prevent the progression of blackheads to inflamed spots.
Treating Problematic Skin with Environ Skin Care in Five Steps
1. Help balance oil production
This is best done following the Environ Step-Up System to gradually integrate increasing vitamin A levels into your client's skin. In some clients, only a very low dose of vitamin A is required to help balance oil production and produce less sebum. Other clients may need to progress to higher doses of vitamin A before reducing the oil production. Always remember to start low and go slow when introducing vitamin A to your client's skin.
2. Supporting the skin’s natural exfoliation process
Vitamin A helps to increase cell turnover whilst correcting skin functionality. Excess keratinisation (when skin cells don't shed normally) of the hair follicle occurs when there is an increase in skin cell production and decreased desquamation of keratinocytes (skin cell turnover) lining the hair follicle.
Treatment includes:
- Reduce exposure to harsh UV rays, which can contribute to a thickened horny layer of the skin. Incorporate Even More Sun Care+ RAD Antioxidant Sun Cream SPF 15 to aid with sun protection.
- Environ Body EssentiA A, C & E Body Oil assists in improving the appearance of dry and damaged skin.
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) help smooth and refine skin texture by promoting natural desquamation of the skin.
- Cool Peel Treatments to help refine, revive and brighten the skin.
3. Dissolve the keratin plugs
Clients should follow the Environ cleansing routine of pre-cleanse, cleanse and tone to ensure all makeup and excess sebum have been cleansed from the skin. Clients should try not to use harsh soaps when cleansing their skin.
- Environ Skin EssentiA Pre-Cleansing Oil to dissolve, liquefy and deep clean the skin without disrupting the skin's acid mantle.
- Environ Cleanser of choice, e.g. Focus Care Clarity+ Sebu-Wash Gel Cleanser or Skin EssentiA Mild Cleansing Lotion.
- Environ Toner of choice, e.g. Focus Care Clarity+ Sebu-Tone Clarifier or Skin EssentiA Botanical Infused Moisturising Toner.
4. Balance surface oils and support exfoliation
Alpha Hydroxy Acids help when treating problem-prone skin as they help smooth the skin’s surface and reduce congestion. AHAs work to increase the skin's acidity and reduce the build-up of the horny layer clogging the ducts of the sebaceous glands. It is important to note that prolonged use of AHAs without the support of vitamin A can cause dry skin problems. Environ recommends using Environ Body EssentiA A, C & E Body Oil and Derma-Lac Lotion to help reduce the acid mantle.
5. Support visibly clearer skin
Cool peel treatments are very beneficial for treating problematic skin. Cool Peels work to help visibly calm and clarify breakout-prone skin. The pH of the 2.5% Lactic Acid Peel is formulated to refresh and purify the appearance of skin. Using peels lightly and regularly is an effective treatment option for targeting problematic skin.
Environ Skin Care harnesses the power of science in each innovative formulation to help make a real difference in people's lives. When treating problem-prone skin, Environ focuses on the power of vitamin A and AHAs to support visibly healthier-looking skin.
Bianca Robertson
Environ Educator
Bianca Robertson has been part of the Margifox Family since 2014, beginning her career in VIC as a Business Development Manager.
"There are many moments that I will always hold close to my heart, such as the time I spent performing Medical Needling alongside Dr Des Fernades on his Australian Tour in 2016."
Bianca now lives on the Gold Coast, working as the Environ Educator whilst caring for her two little kiddies.
Want to learn more about treating your client's skin with Environ Skin Care? Help your clients achieve healthy skin for a lifetime, contact us to learn more about Environ Skin Care. Please note that Environ Skin Care is distributed by Margifox Distributors in QLD, VIC and TAS.
