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Your skin, the body’s largest organ, serves three vital functions: protection, regulation, and sensation control. Despite its crucial role, it is susceptible to various conditions, including dryness. The majority of people will experience dry or dehydrated skin at some stage in their lives. If you have dry skin, you may recognise symptoms like dry patches, dehydration lines, tightness, roughness, scaly-looking skin, or redness and sensitivity.
Dr Ernst Eiselen from Environ Skin Care says that dry skin is a common condition caused by inherited and metabolic factors, as well as environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and pollution.
He argues that optimal hydration originates internally, rather than externally. “Common moisturisers often attempt to temporarily place extra water in the skin or prevent water evaporation by applying water-repellent sealants. It is more effective to assist the skin in building up natural sealants as protective barriers to therefore restrict water loss. The application of highly active vitamins A, C, and E combined with other antioxidants and peptides is the most efficient means to achieve this,” says Eiselen.
There are many reasons for dry skin, some of which are listed below:
- Genetics: If you suffer from dry skin, you might be genetically predisposed to having an underactive sebaceous gland. This means that your skin lacks the oil it needs to retain moisture and build a protective barrier against the environment.
- Intrinsic ageing: As you age, your barrier function is weakened, leading to a loss of moisture.
- Medications: Some medications may lead to dryness in the skin, both on the face and body.
- Lifestyle factors: Daily choices affect your skin health. For example, overindulgence in alcohol can lead to dehydrated skin.
- UV exposure: As the skin is damaged by UV exposure, it can thicken and become dry.
- Extreme environmental changes: Weather extremes paired with sun exposure result in your skin losing moisture.
- Exposure to harsh ingredients: Some chemicals remove the natural oils from the skin, causing it to become very dry.
- Over-cleansing: Over-cleansing can strip the top layer of skin and remove natural oils.
- Excessive exfoliating: Over-exfoliation can leave the skin compromised and exposed to dryness.
- Invasive treatments: Overly invasive treatments can leave skin dry.
Dr Eiselen says that dry or dehydrated skin can be treated by following two steps:
- First, he recommends replenishing the skin’s natural vitamin A levels. Research in the field of vitamin A has proven that a deficiency in this vital nutrient is directly linked to a compromised skin barrier function, as well as the loss of essential hydration and moisture. He suggests integrating a product like the Environ Ionzyme C-Quence Serum into your daily routine to deliver a suitable dose of vitamins A, C, and E to the skin.
- Second, he recommends the Environ Super Moisturiser, which is clinically proven after 30 days to support the skin barrier function and retention of moisture substantiated by a 14% decrease in trans-epidermal water loss, with continued use.
Celebrating a decade of hydration excellence
Environ introduces the enhanced Super Moisturiser formulation ahead of this iconic product’s 10-year milestone commemoration.
Super Moisturiser’s decade-long track record in professional skincare is a testament to Environ’s commitment to product performance excellence. Over the past 10 years, Super Moisturiser has played an integral role in garnering a loyal following of consumers and skincare professionals who have experienced this product’s extraordinary benefits firsthand.
Super Moisturiser is a powerhouse booster that works to improve the skin’s soft, smooth, and supple appearance, enhancing its overall healthy-looking glow. This intelligent formulation makes a rapid, visible difference to skin that appears or feels tight, dehydrated, rough, flaky, or irritated as a result of (among other factors) a weakened skin barrier.
The enhanced Super Moisturiser: A powerful moisture modulator
Super Moisturiser is a fast-absorbing, luxurious cream that contains a variety of dynamic moisturisers, emollients, and humectants (an intelligent complex of skin moisturising components), plus potent vitamins and antioxidants. With additional moisturising ingredients and significantly fewer microplastics, the enhanced Super Moisturiser formulation has maintained its powerhouse benefits:
- Rapidly and intensively replenishes optimal hydration levels in the skin.
- Prevents trans-epidermal water loss.
- Supports and maintains a healthy skin barrier function.
- Boosts defence against environmental stressors and free radical damage.
Clinically tested. Dermatologically tested
Extensive independent clinical evaluation studies were carried out on 22 volunteers to assess sensorial and efficacy similarities between the two formulations.
Clinical evaluation of hydration efficacy
With just one application, the enhanced Super Moisturiser formulation is clinically proven to1:
- Double skin hydration after 8 hours
- Increase skin hydration for up to 24 hours.
- Deliver lasting moisturising effects for up to 72 hours.
After 30 days, Super Moisturiser is proven to support the skin barrier function and retention of moisture, substantiated by a 14% decrease in trans-epidermal water loss with continued use2.
Clinical comparative study
The enhanced Super Moisturiser is clinically proven to be comparable to or better than its predecessor. This product scored 100% in the Consumer Evaluation study for ease of application, fast absorption, and pleasant texture (10% advancement in the latter two categories)3
1An independent laboratory clinical evaluation was carried out on 22 volunteers (aged 18–60 presenting with dry or very dry skin) to measure hydration efficacy.
2A second clinical evaluation was carried out on 22 volunteers (aged 18–60 presenting sensitive skin with a tendency to barrier impairment, dryness and/or dehydration).
3A panellist self-assessment questionnaire after 1 week, 2 weeks and 4 weeks comparing the current and enhanced formulation.
Anniversary Edition Super-Size Super Moisturiser 100ml
In celebration of Super Moisturiser’s 10-year milestone, Environ released an Anniversary Edition Super-Size 100ml version of the product – effectively double the normal volume and priced equal to the recommended retail selling price of the standard 50ml product. This extraordinary value of this generous size presents loyal Super Moisturiser clients with an opportunity to enjoy the multiple skin benefits of their favoured super hydration booster and a significant saving.
Pricing for Environ’s Super Moisturiser
- Recommend retail price: R590 (50ml)
- Recommended retail price: R640 (100ml) – Super-Size
Super Moisturiser 100ml is available at participating Environ stockists while promotional stocks last. Limited quantities available.
About Environ
Environ Skin Care is a globally recognised and loved professional skincare brand built on science, beauty, and care. Since 1990, Environ has used the science of beauty to change the way the world sees skincare.
The introduction of vitamin A to skincare formulations was a groundbreaking development, first successfully included in cosmetic products by top plastic surgeon, skincare pioneer, and Environ founder Dr Des Fernandes. His sister, Val Carstens, Environ’s Chairperson, has built the brand from a dream to a global success. Today, the brand has over 140 products in more than 70 countries.
Environ has received over 100 international awards that have recognised the brand for its outstanding products, most recently being voted Top Medical Skincare Line of the Decade in the highly revered Aesthetic Everything®. Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine Awards.
Environ is favoured by international skincare therapists, the medical fraternity, beauty editors, and aestheticians.
Visit www.environskincare.com/za for more information.