What it is
Environ is a skin health brand rather than a pampering one. The treatments use active forms of vitamin A and C alongside antioxidants and peptides, and sound waves and small electrical pulses may help deliver the ingredients beyond the surface of the skin.
That delivery method is part of the treatment. Your therapist will explain how the device is used and whether a hands-only version is more suitable for you.
What it helps with
Environ treatments are chosen for specific concerns rather than a general glow:
- Sun damage and pigmentation
- Premature ageing and loss of elasticity
- Dryness and dehydration
- Uneven skin tone
- Scarring and congestion
Choosing a treatment
Focus is the shorter, targeted session aimed at one concern. Boost and Youth Reset are the full facials and come in 60 and 90 minute versions, which is where most people start.
The Cool Peel uses low-strength lactic acid to lower skin pH and smooth texture, and suits rough or congested skin as well as early lines. Radiance is the brightening treatment for dull, uneven tone.
If you cannot tolerate the electro-sonic current for any reason, say so when you book. There is a hands-only version of the vitamin treatment that skips the machine entirely.
How the session runs
Sessions last anywhere from 30 minutes for the targeted Focus treatment to 90 minutes for the full Boost or Youth Reset facial, depending on what you want to address. Your therapist will discuss which treatment suits your skin at the start of your appointment.
The active vitamin formulation is applied to the skin and then delivered using the electro-sonic device. Sound waves and low-level electrical current may help the ingredients move beyond the surface. If you cannot tolerate the electrical current, let your therapist know and they will use the hands-only version instead.
A note on sensitivity
Environ is generally well tolerated by sensitive skin, but active vitamin A is still active. Your therapist will start you at a level your skin can handle and build up from there rather than going straight in at full strength.
Your treatment is carried out by an NVQ Level 3 qualified beauty therapist.
This matters more than it sounds. Going too hard too early with vitamin A is the most common reason people decide it does not suit them, when the real problem was the pace.
Afterwards
There is minimal downtime with these non-invasive treatments. Your therapist will give you specific aftercare instructions based on which Environ treatment you chose.
This gradual approach to vitamin A tolerance is why many people benefit from regular sessions over time.