Author Archives: Nancy Reimer

Reviva Labs is A Natural Home for People Who Loved REN Skincare

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The news that REN Clean Skincare is shutting down after 25 years has left many customers searching for a new go-to brand. For many people, that news came as a shock and left a gap in routines built around gentle formulas that supported everything from hydration to hyperpigmentation. Finding a replacement isn’t something to take […]

How Reviva Labs Advanced Retinol Serum Boosts Skin Rejuvenation

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There are moments when you catch your reflection and think, “My skin looks tired.” It’s not bad but maybe just a little dull or little less smooth than it used to be. Those moments usually send people searching for a product that will actually make a difference in your skin with ingredients that deliver real […]

The Winter Lip Survival Guide

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Cold weather has a way of sneaking up on your lips. One day they feel fine, and the next they’re tight, flaky, and burning every time you smile or sip something hot. Winter air is dry. Indoor heat is even drier. Add wind, cold temperatures, and the habit of licking your lips for quick relief, […]

How to Heal Chapped, Dry Hands

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Hands tell stories. They show where you’ve been, what you’ve carried, and how often you wash them. They also tend to be the first place dryness shows up and the last place it wants to leave. One day your hands feel fine, and the next they’re tight, flaky, and rough enough to snag on a […]

Winter Weather, Holiday Stress, and Smart Eye Care

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When the calendar flips to winter and the air turns crisp, most of us think about cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and holiday parties. While all these seasonal changes can be fun, it can be rough for the skin around your eyes. This area is incredibly delicate, often showing dryness, irritation, and fatigue long before the […]

Why You Might Want to Change Your Cleanser When the Seasons Shift

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Step outside on a crisp winter morning, and you might notice your cheeks feel tight, your skin looks dull, or small flakes appear where it used to feel smooth. Fast forward a few months to the peak of summer, and suddenly your face feels shiny, maybe a little congested, or your pores seem more visible […]

Why Skin Reacts to Life in Real Time

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Your skin is not quiet. It reacts before you speak, sometimes before you even realize how you feel. You blush when embarrassed. You shiver when nervous. You break out during stressful weeks and glow after a good night’s sleep. Skin is not just a surface that covers you. It responds to emotion, environment, and experience […]

Why You Might Want to Change Your Cleanser When the Seasons Shift

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Step outside on a crisp winter morning, and you might notice your cheeks feel tight, your skin looks dull, or small flakes appear where it used to feel smooth. Fast forward a few months to the peak of summer, and suddenly your face feels shiny, maybe a little congested, or your pores seem more visible […]

Why We Get Stretch Marks

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Some marks make their way onto your skin with almost zero warning. One day everything looks familiar, and the next you notice faint lines that weren’t there before. Stretch marks have a quiet way of appearing during some of life’s biggest transitions, from growth spurts to pregnancy to rapid changes in weight or muscle. They […]

Does Facial Skin Really Get Thinner as We Age?

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If you’ve ever touched your face and wondered whether your skin feels different than it used to – softer, thinner, more fragile – you’re not imagining it. Many people notice these changes as they get older, and there’s real, science-backed biology behind what’s happening. The idea that facial skin becomes thinner with age isn’t just […]

Why Hormones Make Your Skin Moody (And What You Can Do About It)

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Some days your skin wakes up looking bright and calm, and other days it seems to stage a full-scale revolt. Maybe you see a breakout that wasn’t there the night before, or you feel dry patches showing up out of nowhere. You might even look in the mirror and think, Well, that wasn’t there yesterday. […]

Why Hydration Matters Even More When the Weather Turns Cold

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Cold weather has a way of sneaking up on your skin long before you notice it. Maybe it starts with a tight feeling around your cheeks when you step outside, or your foundation suddenly looks patchy even though you haven’t changed anything in your routine. Sometimes it’s that familiar sting when you smile and realize […]

Why Your Skin Looks Worse When You Have a Cold

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A cold can make even the most dedicated skincare fan feel like their routine suddenly stopped working. You wake up congested, tired, and frustrated, and then the mirror adds another layer of irritation. Your face looks dull. Your nose flakes. Your under-eyes sag as if you didn’t sleep for days. It feels unfair, especially when […]

Anti-Aging vs. Pro-Aging: How Skincare’s Favorite Conversation Is Shifting

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There’s a quiet but noticeable shift happening in skincare, and it’s turning a lot of heads. For years, nearly every cream, serum, mask, and moisturizer seemed to revolve around the same theme: fighting off age like it was an unwelcome intruder. That message stuck around long enough that many of us absorbed it without thinking. […]

Caring for acne‑prone skin without turning it into a desert

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Getting clear skin without feeling like you’ve stripped it raw is a tall order. Too many people with acne assume that harsher, more frequent products will fix things faster, but that often backfires. The skin gets irritated, barrier function weakens, dryness sets in, and acne can actually look worse or take longer to settle. The […]

How to Minimize the Look of Pores on Your Nose – For Real

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There’s a moment many of us know well – you catch a glimpse of your skin in the mirror, everything looks pretty good… until your eyes land on your nose. Suddenly those pores seem to take center stage. It’s completely normal, but it can still be frustrating when they look more pronounced than the rest […]

Smart Skincare Tips for Holiday Travelers

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When you’re headed off on a holiday adventure, whether to snowy peaks or sunlit shores, the journey itself can do a number on your skin. Airplanes may feel like magic boxes transporting you to paradise, but at 30,000 feet, your skin is dealing with some pretty strong stressors. The dry, recycled cabin air, pressure shifts, […]

A Smart Skincare Routine for Winter Dryness

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When winter’s chill rolls in and your skin starts acting up – tight, flaky, maybe even itchy – you don’t have to just grin and bear it. Your skin is simply reacting to a set of changes: lower humidity, cooler air, indoor heating, dryer air all around. The good news? With a thoughtful routine and […]

Firming Up Loose Skin While on GLP-1 Medication: How DMAE Can Help

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If you’re one of the many people successfully losing weight with a GLP-1 medication, you probably already know how transformative it can be. Pounds drop, energy rises, health markers improve – it feels like a win on all fronts. But for many, that victory can come with a frustrating side effect: looser skin. It shows […]

When Weight Loss Changes Your Skin

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Losing weight can be one of the most empowering experiences of your life. You feel lighter, healthier, and more confident – but sometimes, your skin doesn’t seem to get the memo. After a significant drop in weight, you might notice looser skin on your arms, stomach, thighs, or even your face. It’s a reminder that […]