AVST is short for Advanced Vitamin Skin Therapy. This is one of Environ's most well-known and highly praised skincare collections. Found within the Environ Skin EssentiA line, this range features a unique series of moisturizers designed to deliver powerful skin benefits with carefully chosen levels of Vitamin A and antioxidants.

The Environ AVST moisturizer lineup is structured as a "step-up" system (more on that below), which allows you to steadily introduce higher and higher levels of active ingredients to your routine without overwhelming your skin. They work hard to normalize skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, promote hydration, boost collagen and enhance overall tone and texture.

This is a progressive and beginner-friendly skincare program that helps your skin build up a tolerance to vitamin A, a core ingredient in many of Environ’s expertise-driven formulas.

The system starts with Environ Skin EssentiA AVST Moisturiser 1 which contains the lowest concentration of vitamin A in the form of Retinyl Palmitate. Once your skin adjusts, you can “step up” to levels 2 through 5, each containing slightly more vitamin A and other skin-boosting ingredients. The idea is to strengthen and support your skin gradually, which will produce real, transformative results as time goes on.

Each level of the AVST moisturiser builds on the benefits of the previous one, targeting concerns such as dullness, pigmentation, dehydration, and visible signs of aging. Think of like strength or resistance training—but for your skin.

Often referred to as the "skin normalizer," vitamin A helps improve the skin by contributing to collagen production, raising cell turnover, and clearing away any fine lines and sun damage. Unlike trendy skincare fads that come and go, vitamin A has decades of research behind it. Whether you're using an Environ vitamin A moisturiser, a toner, or the Environ AVST gel, you're giving your skin a scientifically proven boost toward looking its best.

Environ skincare is formulated by cosmetic experts to work with a wide variety of skin types, including dry, oily, combination, and even sensitive skin. Whether your skin is prone to breakouts, feels dry and flaky, or gets too oily throughout the day, the balanced formulation of the Environ Skin EssentiA AVST moisturiser range is designed to support your restore healthy skin functions. It blends powerful antioxidants, peptides, and most importantly, vitamin A, which helps normalize the skin’s behavior over time. However, because vitamin A is such a potent active ingredient, it’s important to take things slow at the beginning. Jumping into higher strengths too soon can disrupt your skin barrier and create unwanted side effects like dryness, redness, and flaking.

Yes, absolutely! The Environ AVST Gel is a great option, especially if you have oily, sensitive, or acne-prone skin, or if you’re just partial to lightweight textures. It delivers many of the same benefits as the cream-based moisturizers in the AVST line, but in a refreshing, water-based formula that absorbs quickly. It’s also super helpful during warmer months and in more humid climates, when heavier creams can sometimes get a bit uncomfortable.

This product contains a mild level of vitamin A and antioxidants, making it a choice for people just beginning with Environ skin care. Some even use it as a transitional product before moving into the full range.

They're meant for twice-daily use, in both the morning and night, and after cleansing and toning. Consistency is key with active skincare, especially when it comes to vitamin A, which works best when introduced gradually and used regularly over time.

Skipping days or using products inconsistently can interrupt your skin’s progress and even lead to sensitivity when you eventually increase the vitamin A level. You won’t ruin anything, but in order to get the most from your routine, apply your Environ moisturizer every day, and follow with sunscreen in the morning to protect your skin from UV damage

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The AVST moisturiser system is designed to be used progressively, allowing your skin to gradually build up tolerance to increasing levels of vitamin A, along with antioxidants and peptides. As a general rule, Environ recommends staying on each level for at least 10 to 12 weeks, or until you’ve finished two full bottles, before moving on to the next step.