The Science of "Step-Up": Why ReVive is Your Authorized Environ® Source in Charlotte

​​The Architect of Skin Health Most skincare promises a "glow," but Environ® promises a transformation.
Founded by world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Des Fernandes, this line was born from a clinical necessity: to combat the harsh effects of environmental stress and aging through high-potency Vitamin A.
At ReVive Esthetics, we don’t just apply products; we architect long-term skin health. As a certified Authorized Provider in Charlotte, Simona Duq specializes in the Vitamin A Step-Up System™, a sophisticated journey that retrains your skin to be resilient, clear, and youthful.
Why "Authorized" Matters: The Danger of Tampered Products In the age of massive online marketplaces, it is tempting to click "buy" on a discounted bottle. However, Environ is a professional-grade, active line that requires climate-controlled storage and expert guidance. Products found on unauthorized sites are often tampered with, expired, or diverted from the "gray market." When you buy from an unauthorized source, you risk applying inactive Vitamin A or, worse, a contaminated formula.
Shopping with an Authorized Charlotte Provider like ReVive Esthetics guarantees you are receiving fresh, medical-grade potency directly from the lab.
The Vitamin A Step-Up Journey The heart of the Environ philosophy is the Step-Up System™. Because Vitamin A is so powerful, your skin needs to be introduced to it gradually to prevent "retinoid reactions." We start you on a low concentration—like the Vita-Antioxidant AVST 1—to normalize your skin cells. Once your skin becomes "Vitamin A comfortable," we graduate you to higher levels. This methodical approach ensures you see visible results in texture and tone without the redness or peeling associated with traditional retinol.