Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturiser 5

Description

The destination — and the long game

Vita-Antioxidant AVST Moisturiser 5 is the endpoint of the Skin EssentiA Step-Up System, but it is more accurately described as the beginning of a different phase: maintenance at optimal vitamin A capacity. At this level, the skin has developed the tolerance and the cellular infrastructure to use high-dose Retinyl Palmitate efficiently — translating it into the retinoic acid that normalizes cell turnover, signals collagen production, and regulates the inflammatory responses that drive premature skin ageing.

The clinical rationale for continuing to use AVST 5 long-term is grounded in the same principle that motivates the entire step-up system: vitamin A depletion in skin is chronic and ongoing, not a one-time deficit to be corrected. UV exposure, environmental pollution, and the natural ageing process continuously deplete the skin’s vitamin A reserves. Maintaining a twice-daily vitamin A protocol at the highest well-tolerated concentration is the most evidence-aligned topical strategy for preserving the visible and structural health of the skin over time.

What the research supports at this concentration

At the dose level achieved in AVST 5, topical vitamin A as Retinyl Palmitate (confirmed by the Swiss Vitamin Institute, which has endorsed the AVST range) has demonstrable effects on epidermal thickness, collagen density, the appearance of UV-induced pigmentation, and sebaceous gland normalization. Combined with the Matrixyl 3000 peptide complex and the full antioxidant system (vitamins C and E, beta-carotene), this formula represents a comprehensive, science-backed approach to long-term skin health maintenance.

Who it’s for

AVST Moisturiser 5 is for those who have progressed through all preceding AVST steps and whose skin has adapted without reactivity. It is the formula most aligned with the goals of women in their 40s and 50s managing the intersection of hormonal skin ageing, cumulative UV damage, and the functional decline in barrier integrity that accompanies menopause. It is also appropriate for any committed skin health practitioner — male or female — who has built their vitamin A tolerance through the system.

Many of our functional medicine clients combine AVST 5 with our VIP Functional Medicine Program for a comprehensive inside-out skin health approach.

How to use

After pre-cleansing, cleansing, and toning, apply AVST Moisturiser 5 to the face and neck. Use morning and evening. Continue indefinitely as your maintenance-level vitamin A formula. For optimal results, pair with Environ’s Focus Care and Youth EssentiA serums as recommended by your skin health practitioner.

This product does not contain a sunscreen. Daily broad-spectrum sun protection is essential with any vitamin A skincare routine.

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Panthenol, Sorbitan Stearate, Retinyl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Rosmarinus Of¬cinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Cyclopia Genistoides (Honeybush) Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sun ower) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Beta-Carotene, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Maltodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Lactate, Gelatin, Sucrose, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, BHT, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

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