News & Events
2010-03-08 What's Worth It - Environ Skin Products
Huffington Post
"Dr Fernandes has also developed a new treatment to help repair sun-damaged skin and reduce lines, scars etc: the Environ Medical Roll-CIT procedure, a relatively new treatment performed by licensed medical professionals now available in the UK, New York, Los Angeles, and plenty of other spots around the US..."
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2010-01-01 The Best Defense
MedEsthetics
DermoGenesis Medical Advisor Dr. Hilton Kaplan offers his insight for a feature on the latest in antioxidants.
"With their ability to neutralize free radicals and protect skin against photodamage, antioxidants have become an integral ingredient in antiaging formulations. The challenge for formulators has been to create topical products that allow these ingredients - which are easily oxidized by light and air - to penetrate the stratum corneum and maintain their integrity even after spending time on your retails shelves.
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2009-11-01 Plastic Surgery and Skin Care FAQ's
Boston Magazine
Making a decision about the right treatments, procedures and products to help you look your best can be an arduous task. Here you can find frequently asked questions about cosmetic surgery and skin care answered by two area experts who´ve collectively been in the field for more than 30 years.
Q: What is your most popular product right now?
Hamori: Environ. This product uses high effective doses of Vitamin A and is formatted to combat the harsh effects of climate, pollution and stress on your skin.
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2009-10-13 Top Moisturisers
MSN LIVE
"For those seeking a real beauty boost, try Environ´ s new range of lotions and creams, which are already a favourite of Elle Macpherson and Naomi Watts. Their Advanced Vitamin Skin Therapy Range is a group of creams combining vitamin A with antioxidants and plant flavonoids to help skin repair and maintain itself. The range is available after a consultation with a trained beauty therapist, meaning you can be sure to get exactly the right product for your skin."
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2009-09-02 Percutaneous Collagen Induction
Dermatology Times
"Percutaneous collagen induction (PCI) is a safe, simple, minimally invasive and effective technique for rejuvenating aging skin and scars, says Hilton M. Kaplan, M.D., Ph.D., medical director, DermoGenesis USA."
2009-07-08 Building Blocks
Medesthetics
"Products like the Environ Cosmetic Roll-CIT and Focus-CIT create temporary micropunctures in the skin to allow larger molecules, such as peptides, to pass the barrier and reach the living cells below."
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2009-05-11 Sunscreen Reflections
Medesthetics
ENVIRON Founder Dr. Des Fernandes states: "...High SPFs delude people into believing that they do not need to reapply [sunscreen]. Given the studies done at Riverside, I believe that every responsible sunscreen manufacturer needs to make sure their clients are exposed to the lowest dose of organic sunscreen to minimize the free radical challenge in the skin."
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2009-05-09 Environ AVST: Gotta Get It
BeautyiInthebag .com
"AVST is the next generation of Environ - like Environ on steroids! In addition to the Vitamin A, C, E, Green Tea, Resveratrol, and Beta Carotene, AVST also has an even more comprehensive array of antioxidants and flavonoids."
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2009-05-07 Product Reviews: C-Quence Lip Balm
Medesthetics
"The SPF 25 lip balm protects against UVA and UVB radiation and hydrates with shea butter and bee´ s wax. The vitamin-rich formulation also works to reduce the apperance of fine lines and ward off free radicals."
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2009-05-04 The Ivana-Logues
New York Post
Ivana Trump writes in her New York Post Page Six column: "My latest discovery is Environ Creams, which I bought at my favorite spa, Canyon Ranch. One of them is exfoliating and the other one gives you nourishment. They are absolutely unbelievable."
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2009-05-03 Naomi Watts my style
London Daily Mail
Naomi Watts tells the London Daily Mail: "I use moisturiser, eye cream and sunscreen by Environ, a South African Brand."
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2009-05-02 Skin Neeling
Elle Magaziine
"In 1997, South African plastic surgeon Des Fernandes, MD, began to explore the idea of increasing collagen production by inducing bleeding in the skin via hundreds of tiny pricks...The treatment has been shown to help reduce the appearance of certain scars."
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2009-04-30 Behind The Music
Elle Magaziine
Soulful singer/songwriter Sia tells Elle: Environ C-Quence 3 Creme "fights off wrinkles and makes my complexion look 26 years old again."
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2008-10-28 Naomi Watts my beauty buys
Instyle
Actress Naomi Watts lists C-Quence 1 as one of her top beauty must-haves in InStyle magazine, saying the product is "great because it´ s a moisturizer and serum in one."
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2008-07-01 A healthy Skin for a Lifetime
PCI Journal
2008-04-23 Healthy Aging
WESTLAKE TODAY
"A new line of skincare products and treatments that are making headlines is from Environ Skin Care by DermoGenesis. One of the treatments introduced is called ´ Medical Needling´ . Medical needling is a procedure that has created great interested in the cosmetic community."
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2008-03-09 How the Grey's Gals Stay Glam
People
"It takes work to look cute under the glare of hospital lights, but Grey´ s Anatomy cast members have their secret beauty weapons... Ellen Pompeo bought several Environ products from L.A.´ s Ona Spa (where castmate Eric Dane has also indulged in treatments!) for her skin-care regimen."
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2008-02-12 Beauty Souvenirs
Marie Claire
"...snag one of these best-selling global grooming goodies...Patented peptides fight fine lines" in South Africa´ s Environ Ionzyme C-Quence 1.
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2008-02-05 Derma Diva
Modern Luxury
Former model Keahe Lindsey: "You go to a mechanic for your car and a dentist for your teeth - I´ d definitely encourage consulting a specialist or dermatologist for your skin." She recommends a Vitamin A cream, like Ionzyme C-Quence.
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2007-11-29 Beauty in Beverly Hills, More Than Meets the Eye
LA SPLASH MAGAZINE
"Within her studio, Kathleen uses products such as Environ and the Echo2 Plus Oxygen Treatment and Silk Peel Dermalinfusion systems. The Environ skin care system was formulated by a prominent South African plastic surgeon whose quest to understand skin and skin cancer began after treating a couple patients with melanoma. The products are world-renowned and are rich in vitamin A and other nutrients for the skin."
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2007-11-19 Hilary Swank´s Address Book
OK! Weekly
Hilary Swank´ s relaxing treat: She unwinds with an ultimate Environ facial at L.A.´ s Ona Spa.
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2007-09-26 Ready for Her Close-Up
INSTYLE
Katherine Heigl of Grey´ s Anatomy raves: "I got a great product at Ona Spa called SebuSpot."
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2007-09-01 PSP Spotlighton SkinCare and Cosmetics
Plastic Surgery Products
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2007-08-28 The Insider
ELLE
Dolce & Gabbana tell readers: South African skin-care line Environ, including Ionzyme C-Quence, "gives you flawless skin."
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2007-07-19 Star Treatments: Ellen Pompeo-Environ Plus Facial
OK!
"This 75-minute experience [Environ Plus Facial] is designed to fight free radicals and repair damaged skin."
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2007-07-19 Worth a Look
DERMASCOPE
"The Environ Ionzyme DF machine is a patent pending machine which provides facial treatments that are at the forefront of scientific skin care....This creative system enhances penetration of these [Environ] products through the skin providing better penetration of active vitamins and essential factors into the skin."
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2007-06-28 What´s New: C-Boost
MEDICAL SPA REPORT
"Environ´s C-Boost cream contains a light and non-greasy, yet highly effective, form of vitamin C..."
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2007-05-08 Practice Safe Sun
PATRICK HOLFORD E-NEWSLETTER
"I use Environ´s RAD Antioxidant Sunscreen."
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2007-04-02 Jerome Rousseau Facial at Ona Spa
GENLUX
"How do Ellen Pompeo, Heather Mills, Teri Hatcher and Zhang Zhiyi get their faces plumped and polished for their camera-ready moments?"
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2007-04-02 Skin How To: Shrink Large Pores
LES NOUVELLES ESTHETIQUES & SPA
"Reducing sebum output levels is highly beneficial in decreasing pore size."
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2007-03-08 Caught in the Act!
PEOPLE
"Hilary Swank, looking very rested after leaving Ona Spa in Hollywood. The actress got an Environ facial, which she told the staff ´ was simply amazing´ ..."
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2007-03-01 Beauty & Brains
LUXURY SPAFINDER
"Environ Evenescence Skin Lightening System uses a patch delivery system with niacinimide and a proprietary complex called SepiWhite-MSH."
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2007-03-01 Hydroquinone-Free Skin Lightening
MEDESTHETICS
"Environ Evenescence Clarifying Lotion and Clarifying Patch contain Niacinimide and SepiWhite-MSH, two powerful ingredients that work together..."
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2007-02-01 Environ
DERMASCOPE
"Environ introduces a product [Evenescence] that is truly revolutionary in formula, delivery system, and most importantly, results."
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2007-02-01 Turning Back The Clock
HAPPI
The Ona Environ + facial is quickly becoming a favorite among Hollywood’s elite including Ellen Pompeo of Grey’s Anatomy (winner of the Golden Globe for Best Drama). The Ona Spa helps its clients look their youngest with high tech tools.
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2006-08-01 Children, Skin and Sun
WESTLAKE MAGAZINE
Dr. Julie Kenner writes: "Sadly, the population where skin intervention may be most effective – children – is being forgotten. While this group my not overtly show the deleterious effects of sun, this is likely to be the best time to slow the clock."
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2006-06-01 Power Tools
ELLE CANADA
"This prickly little roller creates ´ microchannels´ that allow the vitamin-rich cream to sink deep."
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2006-06-01 Worth a Look
DERMASCOPE
"The Environ Ionzyme DF machine is a patent pending machine which provides facial treatments that are at the forefront of scientific skin care."
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2006-06-01 Beachside Beauty
FLORIDA COAST LIVING
"RAD is a revolutionary sunscreen containing sun filters and sun reflectants that give an SPF 16 to provide protection from both UVA & UVB irradiation."
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2006-06-01 Wise Advice
PEOPLE EN ESPANOL
"A clean skin reflects a clean spirit. Relax and give yourself a good facial. Environ´ s products combat the effects of pollution..."
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2006-04-01 Healthy Aging
WESTLAKE MAGAZINE
"Medical Needling - A new line of skin care products and treatments that are making headlines is from Environ Skin Care ... From hydrating oil capsules to their C-Boost, the Environ products are truly cutting edge."
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2006-04-01 Back to Earth
BOSTON COMMON
"This skincare line to the stars will help reveal your most radiant self. Powerful peptides in the eye gel firm and brighten like no other we’ve tried."
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2006-04-01 The Lids Have It
PLASTIC SURGERY PRODUCTS
Environ Medical Advisors Drs. Des Fernandes and Hilton Kaplan examine the latest techniques in blepharoplasty (eyelid cosmetic surgery), including fine fat grafting, scarless respositioning, percutaneous collagen induction (e.g. through the Environ Roll-CIT) and surgical preparation with vitamin-based treatments.
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2006-03-15 FOX Good Day
FOX 4
FOX Good Day presents Environ´ s Roll-CIT(TM) for Percutaneous Collagen Induction Therapy to Dallas.
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2006-02-01 A Closer Look at Sun Protection
HEALTHY AGING
Dr. Des Fernandes states: "I believe it´ s our moral duty to educate our patients about practicing sensible sun exposure. Sunscreens aren´ t as safe or effective as people think."
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2006-01-24 Skin Lift
AESTHETIC BOOK
"If your skin is largely healthy and you want to maintain it, take a look at C-Boost from Environ Skin Care."
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2005-12-01 Needle Roller May Rival Dermabrasion
SKIN & ALLERGY NEWS
Dr. Philip Miller reports in a study presented at AAFPRS: "Nine patients [treated with the Medical ROLL-CIT™] (82%) said they experienced a 70%-79% improvement from baseline, while two rated their improvement as 50%-59%. There were no pigmentary changes on any treated skin, even Fitzpatrick types V and VI."
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2005-12-01 Spotlight - Skin-Care Products and Cosmetics
PLASTIC SURGERY PRODUCTS
"Environ offers Hydrating Oil Capsules for female patients with dry or thin skin. The capsules contain a mixture of antioxidants, vitamins A and C, an adaptogen and a female hormone stimulant."
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2005-12-01 Medical Needling
LES NOUVELLES ESTHETIQUES
"Medical needling or collagen induction therapy is a valuable, cost-effective, efficacious, medical treatment for fine lines, wrinkles, brow lines, stretch marks, tightening the skin after liposuction and other lax skin on most parts of the body…"
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2005-11-28 E! News
E! TV
The Environ Clinical Facial and products are shown in this E! segment on celebrity skincare secrets.
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2005-11-04 Beauty Talk
IN STYLE MAGAZINE
Ellen Pompeo of the TV show "Grey´ s Anatomy" states: "I like a vitamin A-based line called Environ. They have a great cleanser and a moisturizer called Alpha Gel that is light and perfect for pre-makeup."
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2005-11-01 Hot Picks: Environ Skin Care
SPA 20/20
"The [Environ® Medical ROLL-CIT™] treatment helps restore skin tightness in the early stages of aging, speed up the reduction of pigmented marks, thicken thin skin, smooth fine lines, soften scars and reduce dilated blood vessels."
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2005-10-01 Skin Deep & Environ
HAMPTONSVIEW.COM
"Whether you’re getting an early start combating environmental damage, or seeking restoration of the smooth, supple skin of your youth, Environ® has the perfect regimen to make you love your skin."
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2005-09-20 FOX News at 9
FOX Chicago
On FOX News at 9, Chicago´ s renowned facial plastic surgeon John Cook, MD treats patients with Environ´ s Roll-CIT(TM) for Percutaneous Collagen Induction Therapy.
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2005-09-01 What's New?
CALGARY´S CHILD
"Get ready to indulge in South Africa’s best-kept secret – a new cosmeceutical line that will push the boundaries of how your think about skincare."
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2005-09-01 A New Method that Literally Rolls Away Wrinkles
DERMASCOPE
"The IONZYME® DF MACHINE is a patent pending machine which introduces the use of intensified Iontophoresis and active Sonophoresis...As a result the special Environ® treatment serums and gels are able to penetrate even deeper into the skin and are, therefore, more active and provide much quicker, more effective results."
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2005-09-01 Getting Equipped
MEDICAL SPA REPORT
"Environ introduces the Ionzyme C-Quence line to enrich and rejuvenate the skin by reducing visible signs of photo-aging using a combination of polypeptides, antioxidants, vitamins, ceramides, and green tea."
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2005-09-01 Integrative Skin Care Treatments
AESTHETIC TRENDS & TECHNOLOGIES
"Environ, a limited distribution and highly efficacious product line, can delay the need for a facelift with their Ionzyme treatments with Pulse Iontophoresis and Sonophoresis."
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2005-08-01 It´s All About Me Time
BRENTWOOD MAGAZINE
"The most powerful eye gel we found comes in a little blue tube from Environ."
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2005-08-01 Product Showcase
SKIN INC.
“Roll-Cit uses small, sharp needles as a less-invasive anti-aging option to revive and rejuvenate the skin.”
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2005-08-01 Anti-Aging for Everyone
GLOBAL COSMETIC INDUSTRY (GCI)
"South Africa´ s best-kept secret: The luxurious new Environ C-Quence line..."
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2005-08-01 Natural Beauty
FOAM
"Environ can repair your skin, even at a very early age, and thicken and repair your skin. Even better? Environ is great for sensitive skin and being used by dermatologists nationwide."
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2005-07-25 Paraben Free Products
THECELEBRITYCAFE.COM
"Environ Debut Moisturizer is a great moisturizer for sensitive skin that contains more beneficial vitamin A than most other products."
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2005-07-18 South Africa: Skin "Needling" For Smoother Faces
COSMETICSURGERY.COM
"According to Environ Cosmeceutics International, home use of the CIT roller stimulates renewal of the skin, restores its tone and helps soften fine lines, eliminate stretch marks and reduce the appearance of scarring and pigmentation."
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2005-07-18 "Must-Have" Skin Care Products
PLASTICSURGERY.COM
"No, you´ re not mistaken – the Ionzyme® C-Quence products were first launched more than 5 years ago. But now it´ s more improved than ever!"
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2005-07-01 Gypsy Skirts and Safari Suits
WOMEN´S POST
"From South Africa, Environ´ s Vitamin C line repairs sun-damaged skin."
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2005-07-01 Anti-Aging Technology
PLASTIC SURGERY PRODUCTS
"With a plethora of ingredients including biopeptides, vitaimins A and C, and powerful antioxidants, the C-Quence line by Environ rejuvenates the skin, effectively reducing the visible signs of photo-aging.”
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2005-07-01 Get in C-Quence
FASHIONISTA.COM
"South Africa’s best-kept secret? Environ, a cosmeceutical line starting to catch wind in the U.S. with its new C-Quence, a state-of-the-art cocktail of potent Vitamins A, C and E, antioxidants in penetrating form, and biopeptides Matrixyl, Dermaxyl and Argiliene that have shown to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles."
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2005-06-30 Collagen Induction Therapy
PREFERREDCONSUMER.COM
"Pioneered by the internationally renowned South African Pastic Surgeon, Dr. Desmond Fernandes, Medical Needling is a simple procedure which requires no capital equipment investment on the part of a physician, little down time for patients (no more than four to seven days) and significant, measurable, and sustainable results."
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2005-05-29 CBS News at 11
CBS 4
On CBS News at 11, Miami gets the scoop on Environ´ s Roll-CIT(TM) for percutaneous Collagen Induction Therapy.
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2005-05-26 CBS News at 5
CBS 2
On CBS News at 5, Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat´ s renowned facial plastic surgeon Norman Pastorek, MD treats patients with Environ´ s Roll-CIT(TM) for Percutaneous Collagen Induction Therapy.
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2005-05-01 Hope (And Results) In a Jar
HAPPI
"Environ C-Quence, a new cosmeceutical line from South Africa, enriches skin with a combination of polypeptides, antioxidants, vitamins, ceramide and green tea."
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2005-01-10 Fashion Accessories
URBAN MALE MAGAZINE
Environ C-Quence line featured in Urban Male Magazine, a fresh and unique fashion and lifestyle publication for the upwardly mobile urban male.
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2004-10-03 CBS News at 11
CBS 2
On CBS News at 11, in between the Super Tuesday Vote results and new discoveries from NASA´ s Mars Rover, comes a segment on the Roll-CIT and Environ.
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2004-06-01 Testimonials
SMARTSKINCARE.COM
SmartSkinCare.com repeatedly rates Environ EXCELLENT!
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2004-03-15 Needle Nation
VOGUE
The Roll-CIT "is known among the Hollywood glitterati as a complexion miracle worker."
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2002-08-01 Environ: Miracle Cream
VENTURE MAGAZINE
"My skin looks better than my 28-year-old daughter´ s. People won´ t actually believe my age," reports Esther Pan.
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0000-00-00 Maximising skin care with the use of advanced skin penetration techniques
Articles from Dr. Des
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0000-00-00 The Motivation for the birth of Environ
Articles from Dr. Des
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0000-00-00 Treating Damaged Skin
Articles from Dr. Des
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0000-00-00 Treating Damaged Ski1
Articles from Dr. Des
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0000-00-00 Varieties of Vitamin A used in cometic preparations applied to the skin
Articles from Dr. Des
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Articles from Dr. Des
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