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My Visit to Environ Head Office & What I Learned from Dr Des Fernandes
- mariesmithalma
- May 15
- 3 min read
Skin Science, Micro needling & Why Standards Matter More Than Trends
I recently visited the Environ Skincare head office, where I spent time learning directly from Dr Des Fernandes.
After 30 years working with skin in Newark, Nottinghamshire, I don’t take opportunities like this lightly anymore.
You don’t attend simply to learn something new. You go to refine, strengthen and deepen what you already know.
Meeting the Pioneer Behind Micro needling
Dr Des Fernandes is widely recognised as the pioneer of micro needling.
But what stood out most when listening to him wasn’t just his knowledge. It was the consistency behind his thinking.
No chasing trends. No unnecessary overcomplication. Just a clear focus on helping skin function better over time.
That philosophy aligns very closely with how I work in clinic.
What Micro needling Really Comes Down To
In clinic, micro needling is never approached as a quick fix treatment.
It’s used to support:
Collagen stimulation
Skin strength
Texture improvement
Overall skin quality
But something many people don’t realise is this:
The treatment itself is only part of the result.
What happens before and after treatment matters just as much.
Why Skin Results Don’t Always Last
This is something I see often.
A client has a treatment, their skin improves, then slowly the results begin to fade.
Usually, it isn’t because the treatment failed.
More often, the skin simply isn’t being supported consistently at home.
That includes:
Daily SPF protection
Barrier support
Antioxidant use
Simple, consistent skincare routines
Healthy skin doesn’t maintain itself by accident.
What I Took Away From This Visit
What stood out most during my visit to Environ head office wasn’t a new product or trend.
It was the reminder that good skin is rarely created in one appointment.
It’s built gradually through consistency, patience and correct daily care.
That’s something I’ve always believed, but it’s reinforced every time I step back into this environment.
How This Supports My Work in Newark
Everything I bring back from professional training and industry visits feeds directly into how I support clients in Newark.
Whether I’m treating:
Skin texture concerns
Sensitivity
Ageing skin
Or supporting long-term skin maintenance
The approach remains the same:
Keep it focused. Keep it consistent. Don’t overcomplicate it.
From My Clinic
After 30 years working with skin, I’ve learnt this:
It’s not the most complicated routine that creates the best results.
It’s the most consistent one, supported by the right professional guidance.
That’s where real skin change happens.
Further information can be found on my wesite by clicking the link below
Looking at the Bigger Picture
If your skin improves for a while but never quite stays consistent, it may be time to look at the bigger picture.
At Alma, treatments are always supported with realistic, long-term skin guidance designed around your skin, lifestyle and goals.
Good skin is built over time — with consistency, patience and the right approach.
If you’d like support understanding what your skin truly needs, I’d be happy to help.
If you’d like support understanding what your skin truly needs, I’d be happy to help.
Appointments are available in Newark, Nottinghamshire
📍 Newark, Nottinghamshire
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30 years working with skin
Partnered with the International Institute for Active Ageing since 2010
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