Everyone wants great skin. But it’s not always easy to have it. Between work, school, family, and friends, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and forget about yourself. That’s why it can be so challenging to keep up with your skin care routine. It just doesn’t happen by accident. You have […]
While attitudes are shifting most men are still willfully ignorant when it comes to caring for their skin. They may even mock the multi-step skin care regimen of their significant others – while simultaneously complimenting how well their skin looks. But getting the typical guy to follow even a simple 1-2-3 step routine is often […]
BHA stands for ‘Beta Hydroxy Acid’, which is one of the most common ingredients in skincare products, especially for those prone to oily or acne prone skin. BHA (e.g., salicylic acid and beta hydroxybutyrate) are used because they’re less irritating than Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs). The most common BHAs is salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is […]
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are chemical exfoliators used in skin care to resurface the skin. They work by helping to remove the damaged outer layers of your skin that cause dullness and uneven skin tone. It’s important to remember that all AHAs have similar benefits. So, while one may cause irritation in one person, it […]
Yes, this is a bit of a silly exercise since skin care would be the least of your worries if you were a castaway. But we like to amuse ourselves in the office and so we took a quick poll. The quiz was simple, what four Reviva products would you want if shipwrecked? There was […]
Our skin comprises one-sixth of our overall body weight1 and is our largest organ. It is not merely a barrier between us and the environment. It is integral in regulating our body temperature, maintaining hydration, performing sensory functions, aiding circulation, and yes, it is a component of our external immune system. Keeping it healthy and […]
There are many factors that help skin appear firmer or reduce skin slackening. But before we examine what can alleviate sagging skin, we must understand what provides structure to the skin. The two most relevant skin elements are collagen and elastin. Elastin provides skin’s springiness – its elasticity. While collagen forms the scaffolding for your […]
Selecting the type of skin care product is a combination of personal preference and the results you’re looking to achieve. Broadly, skin care comes in only a few forms: serums, creams, gels, and lotions. Recently, balms or sticks, or oils have also risen in popularity. Ultimately the difference comes down to molecular density, viscosity, formulation […]
In the dynamic realm of skincare, innovation drives the quest for the perfect complexion. Amidst a plethora of ingredients promising rejuvenation and transformation, one compound has emerged as particularly noteworthy: Adipofill’in. This ingredient encapsulates the cutting-edge of cosmetic science, offering a unique approach to skin health and beauty. This blog post aims to shed light […]
The 12 zodiac signs are all characterized by humanities’ strengths and weakness as influenced by the heavens. The zodiac is organized into four elemental signs: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. Astrology describes a person’s general character traits and personality based on the influence of the planets, the sun, and the moon at the time of […]
Our skin’s uppermost layer, the stratum corneum, is our skin’s external barrier. It goes by many names: skin barrier, moisture barrier, acid mantle, lipid barrier, etc. Regardless of its descriptor, its function is consistent – to keep good things in and bad things out. When your skin’s barrier is damaged, or its normal functioning is […]
Hyper-pigmentation isn’t a new concern, but it does seem to appear at the top of “must read” lists and it’s featured in skin care articles more frequently today. Maybe the increased concern has been caused by the growing focus on skin radiance in social media; or maybe it’s due to an increase in post-inflammation hyper-pigmentation […]
In doing background for a recent blog post “Can I use a face product on my body too” I was introduced to the concept of applying our Cream Hydratante product to my feet. WOW! It has changed how soft my feet are. Here’s what I wrote previously… A good example, our Cream Hydratante makes for […]
The quick and simple answer to this question, “can you use a face product on your body?”, is yes. While the reverse might not be true, since body products are generally “heavier,” any face product can easily be used on other body parts (mostly). Obviously, “stronger” brightening products or exfoliation items, should be used cautiously […]
Vitamin K’s popularity is exploding lately as both a key supplement and as an ingredient in topical skin care. It’s nice that phytonadione (known as vitamin K because the German word for coagulation is koagulation) is gaining more notoriety. Reviva has been a long-time supporter of this ingredient for healthy skin care, especially when it […]
Most skin care fans know that CoQ10 is a potent antioxidant. And many likely know that CoQ10 is vital for energy production (on a cellular, mitochondrial level). But more importantly, in our area of focus, it is essential for helping the skin’s basic functions such as regeneration and repair. One of the functions of CoQ10 […]
Everyone at Reviva has their favorite products. The ones they use every day and night without fail. From our Multi-peptide Complex to Under Eye Dark Circle Serum there’s a lot to cherish. But even still, there are some hidden gems within our product line that often go over looked, by staff and consumer alike. Reviva’s […]
There is increasing disagreement among skin professionals, such as estheticians and dermatologists and influential skin care aficionados, regarding the overall need for eye area treatments. Some argue that there’s little difference between your general moisturizer or facial treatment and an eye product so why spend extra for eye treatments. Others suggest that skin is ski,n […]
Collagen is the main structural protein comprising an enormous percentage of our bodies. It’s found in skin, tendons, ligaments, organs, bone, and more. Twenty-nine types of collagen have been identified, but collagen types one through five are the most abundant. And for our discussion, we’ll be concerned with type one which is found in the […]
Argireline®, Lipotec’s trade name for acetyl hexapeptide-3 and acetyl hexapeptide-8, is a synthetic anti-wrinkle cosmeceutical ingredient that mimics the effect of botulinum toxin injections – but with less immediate intensity. This man-made peptide fragment penetrates the skin and interrupts the nuerotransmitter process (SNARE complex disruption) of facial muscles reducing their activation. By inhibiting muscle movement […]
