Hydra-Intense Cleansing Lotion

Environ Hydra-Intense Cleansing Lotion -cleansing as a conditioning step

Most people using a premium vitamin A serum system give significantly less thought to their cleanser than they should. The cleanser is the first intervention the skin receives in every routine, and its job is not simply to remove — it is to remove without undermining. A cleanser that over-strips natural oils, raises skin pH above the natural 4.5–5.5 acid mantle range, or leaves the barrier temporarily compromised creates exactly the wrong starting conditions for the active vitamin A and peptide serums that follow.

The Hydra-Intense Cleansing Lotion was formulated specifically for mature skin in an active vitamin A program. Rather than using aggressive surfactants to achieve cleanliness, it uses a combination of gentle emollients and mild surfactants that lift impurities and residual makeup while simultaneously conditioning the skin’s surface.

Key ingredients for Hydra-Intense Cleansing Lotion

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): Converts to pantothenic acid in the skin, where it supports barrier integrity, moisture retention, and calming of redness — making it particularly relevant for mature skin where barrier function has declined and where redness or sensitivity may be present.

Hydrolyzed Oats: A moisturizing and film-forming ingredient with documented skin-soothing properties. Leaves a silky, conditioning residue on the skin surface that improves the experience of cleansing and reduces the stripped, tight feeling that follows conventional cleansers.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil: A structural wax ester closely related to the skin’s own sebum, providing emollient conditioning without comedogenic risk.

Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters: A modified olive oil derivative functioning as a humectant and conditioning agent with a light, non-greasy texture particularly appropriate for daily cleansing use.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate and Hydrogenated Polydecene: Lightweight emollients that contribute to the lotion’s gentle cleansing action and elegant rinse-off feel.

How it works within the routine

The Hydra-Intense Cleansing Lotion is the recommended cleanser for anyone using the Youth EssentiA serum system — appropriate for all skin types, with particular relevance for mature, dry, and hormonally depleted skin. It is not recommended as an alternative to pre-cleansing for those wearing heavy makeup or mineral sunscreen — use the Dual Action Pre-Cleansing Oil first in those cases, then follow with this lotion.

How to use the Hydra-Intense Cleansing Lotion

After pre-cleansing if needed, apply to damp skin and massage gently. Remove with water. Follow immediately with Vita-Peptide Toner, then your recommended Youth EssentiA serum and Defence Crème. Use morning and evening.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolysed Oats, Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5), Pentylene Glycol, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Lauryl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Parfum (Fragrance), Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Hydroxide.

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