Why a Professional Skin Analysis Is Essential Before Beginning Your Environ Skincare Journey

Healthy, radiant skin doesn’t happen by chance — it happens by understanding. Before I recommend any Environ facial programme or home‑care routine, I begin with a complimentary 30‑minute in‑depth skin consultation for every new client. This isn’t just an introduction; it’s the foundation of everything that follows. When I understand your skin properly, I can support it properly.

Your skin is shaped by so many factors: your lifestyle, your health, your environment, and even the products you’ve used in the past. No two clients ever walk in with the same story, which is why no two treatment plans should ever look the same.

Understanding the Whole Picture

During your consultation, we talk through the things that truly influence your skin’s behaviour. I look at:

  • Lifestyle habits

  • Health considerations

  • Exercise routines

  • Water intake

  • Sun exposure

  • Medications

  • Your current skincare routine

These details help me understand why your skin is presenting the way it is. When I know the “why,” I can create a plan that supports your skin at every level — not just on the surface.

I always perform your skin analysis on clean skin so I can see its natural condition without makeup, SPF, or product residue. Using a professional mag lamp, I assess:

  • Hydration

  • Texture

  • Congestion

  • Sensitivity

  • Pigmentation

  • Fine lines

  • Barrier Health

This close-up view allows me to understand exactly what your skin needs to function at its best.

Tracking Your Skin with Photography

Your skin changes gradually, and sometimes the improvements are subtle before they become more visible. I take photos at the beginning of your journey and at key points along the way so we can track your progress together.

Going Beneath the Surface with a VISIA Advanced Skin Analysis Consultation

For clients who want an even deeper, more scientific look at their skin, I also offer VISIA imaging. This diagnostic tool captures what’s happening beneath the surface — things like UV damage, vascular changes, deeper pigmentation, and early signs of ageing.

VISIA gives us a clear, measurable understanding of your skin’s condition. It allows me to design a treatment plan that targets concerns at their root, not just the symptoms you see in the mirror.

I have access to the VISIA system twice per year, and because these sessions are always in high demand, bookings are essential to secure your spot. Each VISIA appointment takes approximately 60 minutes, giving us time to explore your results in detail.

There is a booking fee for these sessions, which is fully redeemable on Environ products purchased on the day, making a VISIA analysis a valuable and practical investment in your long‑term skin health.

Why a Thorough Skin Analysis Matters for Your Skin Journey

Environ Skincare is powerful, science‑driven, and results‑focused; therefore, you need to have a thorough skin consultation to be prescribed correctly.

A professional skin analysis ensures you of a personalised Environ prescription that truly transforms your skin and ensures that:

  • You start at the correct step‑up level of Vitamin A, Antioxidants and Peptides in your moisturisers and serums

  • Your home‑care routine is tailored to your skin’s needs

  • Your facial treatments are targeted and effective

  • Your results will be visible not only on the surface by improving your skin barrier, brightening pigmentation, softening fine lines and texture, but it will also show changes below the skin’s surface in the dermis, where collagen and elastin are formed, and capillary networks are strengthened

Carol Geal

Carol Geal is owner and operator of 360 Skin Studio, she is an experienced award winning Advanced Dermal Skin Therapist.

Carol held the prestigious role as Environ Technical Educator NZ for more than 10 years. A particular highlight was being trained in Dermal Micro-Needling and learning further in depth skin knowledge from Dr Des Fernandes, world renowned Plastic Surgeon and founder of Environ Medical Skin Care.

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