We live in the age of anti-aging. Modern man fights against time trying to prolong youth or delay old age.

Photoaging

The skin is the organ on which the signs of time are inexorably imprinted, changing its appearance, texture, color and elasticity. We all know the damage the sun causes to the skin, resulting in photoaging over time. But few know that this is a manifestation of vitamin deficiency in the skin.

Basic skin function

One of the basic functions of the human skin is to protect it from external damaging factors, through the keratin layer which consists of dead keratinocytes. So this dead layer turns out to be vital for the skin's defense. For any cosmetic product application to be effective, it must be able to penetrate this barrier and reach the deeper layers of the skin. This layer is often destroyed and its function impaired by exfoliating products and peelings when they are done without the correct indication, resulting in the skin becoming vulnerable, reducing its defense against solar radiation. When we are exposed to sunlight, our skin becomes a battlefield of free radicals and all it can do is utilize the antioxidants it has, i.e. vitamins A, C, E and carotenoids. Smoking and environmental pollution and the ozone hole are further exacerbating the situation.

The role of vitamins

Vitamin A is proven to be a unique antiaging ingredient playing a decisive role in cellular function. Even when dietary intake is adequate, skin levels drop significantly when exposed to sunlight. For this reason, you should offer the vitamin A supplement topically to the skin.
Daily application of vitamin A makes the skin more resilient and balances cell functions. It helps immune cells keep the skin healthy and reduces discoloration. It strengthens the waterproof layer of the skin and makes the stratum corneum of the skin more compact and smooth.

Vitamins C and E are key components of the antioxidant system, which protect cell membranes and DNA. Their destruction by solar radiation requires their replenishment, in order to maintain the health and youthful appearance of the skin. Beta carotene is one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. It limits the effects of sunlight while vitamin A is actually destroyed by the sun.

The role of vitamin C is important for the production of collagen and the reduction of discolorations. Unfortunately, vitamin C is unstable in the composition of cosmetics. If a product with ascorbic acid is to be used, it must have been prepared three weeks ago at the most.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant in oil form and is important for the protection of cell walls. After its collision with free radicals, vitamin E's ability to recover depends on vitamin C levels.

Vitamin A Vitamin A should be used daily. During the day it should be accompanied by antioxidants such as vitamins C, E and beta carotene. At the same time it is preferable to use a reliable sunscreen product with filters to protect against UV radiation, instead of a cream with a high SPF. In addition, vitamin A must be applied to the skin every night to replace the amount lost during the day.
With systematic application, the "paradox of vitamin A" is observed. The better the structure of the skin becomes, elastic and resilient, the more difficult it becomes to penetrate, requiring higher levels of vitamin potency with enhanced penetration properties.

ENVIRON cosmetic care

The ENVIRON cosmetic care system is based on providing food to the skin cells with the necessary amounts of vitamin A and other antioxidants, with natural methods to enhance penetration, proven effective. By applying an acid-based toning lotion, before applying the vitamin cream, a gentle chemical break is created in the skin's protective mantle and the penetration of molecules is facilitated.

Ionization

The oldest and most well-known method of enhancing penetration is ionization. ENVIRON's innovation is the IONZYME DF device that offers a more effective method: the combination of ionization of a wider area with alternating current and ultrasound. Alternating current is highly effective, easy and comfortable to apply. The combination with ultrasound increases penetration by 4000% compared to simple local application.
Ultrasound ionization treatments are necessary especially for photoaged and aged skin or skin with special problems and must be done systematically by qualified personnel, alongside the application of the products at home.