Is Environ Skincare Worth the Money? An Expert Clinic Review

If you've been eyeing up Environ skincare but hesitating over the price tag, you're not alone.

 It's one of the most common questions we get asked at Touch & Glow and as IIAA & Environ Salon of the Year 2025, we're perfectly placed to give you an honest answer. So let's get straight to it: yes, Environ is worth it. But only if you use it correctly and buy it from the right place. Here's everything you need to know.

What Makes Environ Different?

Environ was founded by South African plastic surgeon Dr Des Fernandes, who became concerned about the damage UV radiation was causing to his patients' skin. His solution was to develop a skincare system built around Vitamin A - the ingredient he identified as the single most important nutrient for healthy, resilient skin.

Unlike many high street brands that use Vitamin A in tiny, ineffective amounts, Environ's Step-Up System gradually introduces your skin to increasing levels of Vitamin A over time. This allows your skin to adapt, strengthen, and genuinely transform, rather than just sitting on the surface and doing nothing.

The results speak for themselves. Environ is used in clinics across the world and is trusted by skin professionals precisely because it delivers real, visible change.

 

Is Environ Actually Expensive? Not When You Break It Down.

This is where most people get Environ wrong. When you compare the price tag to high street brands, it can look expensive at first glance. But here's what most people don't realise - Environ's AVST Step-Up range is your Vitamin A corrective and anti-ageing product, your moisturiser, and your serum all in one single product.

With most other brands, you'd need to buy three separate products to achieve the same result. When you add those up, Environ isn't just comparable in price, it's often better value. One intelligent, science-led product doing the work of three.

 

Straight From the Founder - What Makes Environ Different

We were incredibly privileged to sit down with Dr Des Fernandes, plastic surgeon, skincare pioneer, and the godfather of Vitamin A, in an exclusive one-to-one. What struck us most was how consistent his vision remains after all these years. The brand continues to evolve and exciting things are on the horizon, but its core values have never changed - it always goes back to science.

No trends. No gimmicks. No celebrity marketing. Just decades of rigorous research and a genuine commitment to skin health. That conversation only deepened our belief in this brand and why we are so proud to be one of Ireland's most trusted Environ stockists.

 

Why Vitamin A is the Gold Standard

Vitamin A is often called the skin's best friend and for good reason. It plays a crucial role in:

• Stimulating collagen production, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

• Regulating oil production, making it highly effective for oily and acne-prone skin

• Accelerating skin cell renewal, improving texture, tone and radiance

• Reducing pigmentation and evening out skin colour

• Strengthening the skin barrier against environmental damage

• Supporting skin through hormonal changes including menopause

The problem is that most of us are significantly deficient in Vitamin A in our skin - caused by everyday sun exposure, pollution, stress, and ageing. Environ is designed specifically to replenish that deficiency safely, gradually, and highly effectively.

 

Environ Works for Every Skin Type - Here's How

Oily Skin

If you struggle with shine, enlarged pores or that heavy feeling on your skin, Environ's Vitamin A system works to regulate sebum production at a cellular level. Unlike harsh products that strip the skin and trigger even more oil production, Environ gently rebalances. The result is skin that produces less oil naturally over time - not just surface mattifying.

Acne-Prone Skin

Acne is one of the areas where we see the most dramatic Environ results in clinic. Vitamin A is clinically proven to reduce the bacteria that causes acne, regulate oil production, and accelerate the healing of existing breakouts. For clients who have tried everything and still struggle with breakouts, Environ - combined with the right supporting products from our range - consistently delivers results that nothing else has managed.

 

Sebaceous Hyperplasia

Sebaceous hyperplasia (those small, flesh-coloured bumps caused by enlarged oil glands)  is a condition many people struggle to treat. Vitamin A is one of the few ingredients shown to genuinely reduce their appearance by normalising the function of the sebaceous glands. Consistent use of Environ's Step-Up System is one of the most effective approaches available without clinical intervention.

Pigmentation

Whether your pigmentation is caused by sun damage, hormonal changes, or post-inflammatory marks from acne, Environ addresses it at the source. Vitamin A accelerates cell turnover, bringing fresh, even-toned skin to the surface faster. Combined with Environ's targeted brightening products such as Focus On Radiance range, clients with stubborn pigmentation see visible improvement within weeks of consistent use.

Menopause Skin

Menopause causes a dramatic drop in oestrogen, which leads to rapid collagen loss, increased dryness, thinning skin, and heightened sensitivity. This is one of the areas we are most passionate about at Touch & Glow. Environ's Vitamin A system directly counteracts these changes by stimulating collagen production, deeply hydrating the skin, and rebuilding the skin barrier. Clients going through menopause who commit to an Environ regime consistently tell us their skin feels stronger, plumper, and more resilient than it has in years.

Ageing Skin

Vitamin A is the most scientifically proven anti-ageing ingredient available without a prescription. It stimulates fibroblasts (the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin) which visibly reduces fine lines, firms the skin, and improves overall texture. Environ's Step-Up System ensures your skin is receiving increasing levels of Vitamin A as it builds tolerance, meaning results continue to improve the longer you use it. This is not a quick fix - it is a long-term investment in genuinely younger-looking skin.

Why Buy Environ From Touch & Glow?

Environ is a professional-grade brand, it's not designed to be picked off a shelf without guidance. Buying from an authorised, award-winning stockist like Touch & Glow means:

• You get expert advice on which products are right for your specific skin type and concerns

• You are guided through the Step-Up System correctly so your skin adapts safely and effectively

• You have ongoing support from our team throughout your Environ journey

• You are buying genuine, authentic product — not grey market or counterfeit stock

• You benefit from our exclusive access to the latest Environ developments and innovations

As IIAA & Environ Salon of the Year 2025, we are one of the most trusted Environ stockists in Ireland. Our team undergoes ongoing Environ training to ensure every recommendation we make is tailored, informed, and effective. And having sat one-to-one with Dr Des Fernandes himself, our understanding of this brand goes deeper than most.

Ready to Start Your Environ Journey?

Not sure which Environ products are right for you? The best place to start is with a skin consultation, either in clinic at our Carrickmacross or Ardee locations, or virtually from the comfort of your home.

We'll assess your skin, understand your concerns, and build a personalised Environ regime that works for you - whether you're dealing with oily skin, acne, pigmentation, menopause skin, or the early signs of ageing.

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