How to use Environ Retinol Serums for the Best Results.
There is a lot of hype about retinol and its status as the holy grail ingredient to target the signs of ageing. Yet, retinol remains a source of much confusion for many. Incorporating retinol into your skincare routine can be a game-changer for achieving smoother, more youthful-looking skin, but it can’t be stressed enough that correctly using this powerful ingredient requires knowledge to benefit from its effects.
Whether you're new to retinol or looking to advance your current skincare routine, here’s a guide on how to introduce and use Environ’s Retinol Serums to maximise their benefits.
1. Your skin should be comfortable with daily vitamin A supplementation
Retinol is a potent ingredient that can yield significant results, but it’s crucial to introduce retinol slowly into your routine. Before you can introduce Environ’s Retinol Serums, your skin should be comfortable with medium to high levels of Environ’s vitamin A moisturisers (applied daily). If you’re new to Environ, your Skincare Professional will analyse your skin and recommend the gradual introduction of a vitamin A moisturiser to slowly reverse the vitamin A deficiency in the skin, ultimately normalising how the skin works. Your skin will slowly adjust to using vitamin A every day and as you step up to higher and higher doses, the skin’s vitamin A receptors will multiply, allowing your skin to receive more.
2. Start Retinol Serum slowly and build gradually
Environ Retinol Serums are available in two intensifying formulations (Retinol Serum and Retinol Serum Forte), allowing you to gradually start and step up the effects as your skin becomes more comfortable. Start low. Step up slowly. When introducing Retinol Serum, do so only 2-3 times per week. Initially, you can add 1 to 2 drops of Retinol Serum to your Environ vitamin A moisturiser, mixing and applying it to face, the eye area and even the neck and décolleté. Once your skin is acclimating well, you can gradually increase the frequency of application and aim to ultimately use one full pump of Retinol Serum every evening.
Stepping up to Retinol Serum Forte can be done after finishing one bottle of Retinol Serum. This ensures that your skin is comfortable and ready for this products’ intensified effects. Always gradually increase the amount and frequency of application with the aim of using Retinol Serum Forte every evening.
3. Use Retinol Serums with an Environ Moisturiser
Environ’s Retinol Serums are best used with your recommended Environ Vitamin A Moisturiser to ensure the skin barrier is supported with necessary hydration. This will help lock in moisture properties and improve the protective barrier on your skin, reducing the risk of sensitivity.
4. Use Sunscreen Daily
UV exposure is known to accelerate skin ageing much faster than you might think! Apply a low to medium level, broad-spectrum sunscreen, boosted with powerful antioxidants such as RAD Antioxidant Sun Cream every day regardless of the weather or season. This ensures that skin is exposed to less chemicals and more free-radical fighting antioxidants.
5. Monitor your skin and adjust as needed
As you use Environ Retinol Serums, pay close attention to how your skin responds. It’s common for some transient responses such as dryness, redness, or sensitivity to occur when first starting retinol. This is a challenge that can always be solved. If this happens, it’s important that you don’t give up. All that is needed is a slight change to the strategy. You can reduce the frequency of use or consult with a Skincare Professional to guide you. As your skin builds tolerance, you can gradually increase usage and move on to higher concentrations for more advanced results.
6. Consistency is Key
To experience the full benefits of Environ’s Retinol Serums, consistency is crucial. Stick to regular application and be patient. It may take several weeks to see noticeable improvements in your skin’s texture, tone, and overall appearance. Environ’s Retinol Serums have been clinically tested to make visible improvements to skin texture, wrinkles, hydration, and elasticity, the longer they are used.
Environ Retinol Serums are a powerful tool in your skincare routine, offering significant skin longevity benefits when used correctly. By starting low and slow, protecting your skin from the sun, and maintaining consistency, you will achieve the best possible results. Ask your Environ Skincare Professional for a personalised recommendation.
