{"title":"Vitamin A Step-Up System","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnviron does one thing differently from every other vitamin A brand: it makes you earn the dose. Rather than starting at a high concentration and asking the skin to cope, the range climbs in measured steps, and the skin builds tolerance on the way up. That is why Environ users tend not to go through the peeling and redness a prescription retinoid brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rule is the same at every level. Use a minimum of two bottles before moving up. Each bottle lasts 10 to 12 weeks once opened, so a level takes roughly five to six months, and the full climb is a multi-year commitment rather than a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYouth EssentiA, the serum ladder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVita-Peptide C-Quence Serum 1, then 2, then 3, then 4, each paired with Antioxidant Defence Creme. Level five is Vita-Peptide Intensive Serum 4 Plus with Vita-Antioxidant Defence Creme Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin EssentiA, the moisturizer ladder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVita-Antioxidant AVST Gel or AVST Moisturiser 1 to begin, then AVST Moisturiser 2 through 5. The gel suits skin that runs sensitive, red or reactive, and takes two to three bottles before moving up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone new to vitamin A starts at level one, whichever ladder they choose. Anyone already using a retinoid elsewhere should still start low, because Environ concentrations are not interchangeable with other brands. If the skin flakes or tightens, hold at the current level rather than pushing on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest for anyone who wants retinoid results without the downtime. Ideal for skin that has reacted badly to a retinoid before.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vita-antioxidant-avst-gel","title":"Vita-Antioxidant AVST Gel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA water-based moisturizing gel carrying the lowest concentration of vitamin A and vitamin C in the Skin EssentiA range, plus antioxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the alternative entry point to AVST Moisturiser 1 for anyone who prefers a cool gel to a cream, and it suits skin that runs sensitive, red or reactive. It can also be layered under any Environ moisturizer for extra comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere this sits in the step-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkin EssentiA entry level. Vita-Antioxidant AVST Gel is one of two entry points to the Skin EssentiA ladder, alongside AVST Moisturiser 1. Use a minimum of two to three bottles before moving up to AVST Moisturiser 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas a cooling and soothing effect on the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains the signature Environ complex of vitamins A, C and E, known to combat the effects of free radical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssists in calming sensitive, problematic, red and irritated skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains Beta-Carotene, a potent antioxidant that is a plant form of vitamin A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Environ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108446990508,"sku":"4410844699","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/2004\/3044\/files\/Vita-AntioxidantAVSTGel_2000x_347dc4d3-4872-4a39-97df-1970e9bda8de.webp?v=1738697493"},{"product_id":"tri-retinoid-complex-retinol-serum","title":"Tri-Retinoid Complex Retinol Serum","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stable colloidal concentrate carrying three forms of retinoid, designed to be added into an existing Environ moisturizer rather than layered on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction is deliberate. One or two drops, two or three evenings a week, building over a fortnight toward nightly use. Anyone who reacts drops back to alternate days until the skin settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssists in improving the appearance of uneven skin tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to refine the look of the skin texture, giving the skin a firmer and smoother appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssists in reducing and improving the appearance of premature aging and fine lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Environ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108468125868,"sku":"4410846812","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/2004\/3044\/files\/Environ-Tri-Retinoid-Retinol-Serum_1200x_a271332e-18be-49a9-b9ca-6ae9b942c407.webp?v=1738698230"},{"product_id":"vita-peptide-c-quence-serum-1","title":"Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe entry point to Environ's premium vitamin A ladder, and the lowest concentration of vitamin A and vitamin C in the Youth EssentiA range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting low is the whole point. Vitamin A receptors need to be built up before the skin can use a higher dose comfortably, which is why Environ asks for a minimum of two bottles at every level before moving on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere this sits in the step-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLevel 1 of 5. Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum 1 is the first rung of the Youth EssentiA ladder. Use a minimum of two bottles before moving up. 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