Author Archives: Nancy Reimer

Wedding Makeup Ideas for Your Best Day

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Your wedding day is one of the most special occasions in your life, and a day that you’ll want to look and feel your absolute best. From the perfect dress to the flawless makeup, every detail matters. Here are some essential wedding makeup ideas, including skincare prep tips, to ensure that you look fantastic! Prepare […]

Decoding Facial Wrinkles

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While wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process, did you know that the specific location and type of wrinkles can reveal intriguing insights about our lives? From the wrinkles around the eyes and mouth to those on the nose and cheeks, each crease carries its unique story. Let’s delve into the world of […]

Do Sheet Masks Really Work?

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In recent years, facial sheet masks have taken the beauty world by storm and for good reason. Their convenience, effectiveness, and ability to provide a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own home has made them immensely popular among all ages and skin types. Let’s take a closer look at the variety of masks […]

Understanding the Different Types of Wrinkles

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As we age, the skin undergoes various changes, and one of the most noticeable signs is the formation of facial wrinkles. A natural part of the aging process, wrinkles can appear in different forms and locations on the face, each with its own distinct characteristics. There are three primary types of facial wrinkles: dynamic, static […]

Get glowing skin for your Prom

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Spring is in the air and the school year is nearing its end.  That means Prom Night is just around the corner. Since Prom is a special occasion for most high school students, many strive to look their best. They go all out by wearing a special dress with shoes and accessories to match. But if […]

Best Skincare for your 50s

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As the body’s largest organ, skin does a remarkable job of protecting us from all sorts of assaults from the environment like sun and pollution as well as from internal challenges like dehydration and illness.  Unfortunately, by the time we’ve hit our 50’s, our skin can’t protect us in the same way it used to […]

Match Your Moisturizer to your skin type

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Do you really need a moisturizer? For most people, the short answer is yes.  The more nuanced response is it depends on your skin type.   As the largest organ in the body, skin acts as a barrier to protect us from sun, harsh weather, chemicals and infection. To help keep this barrier strong and resilient, […]

Retinol Sandwiching the TikTok trend…

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Have you heard about the latest skincare trend on TikTok? Its called Retinol Sandwiching, a method of applying retinol between two applications of a moisturizer to minimize the drying and irritation of retinol.  By using this layered approach, retinol is able to do its job while your skin stays calm and nourished. Retinol is an […]

What is Congested Skin?

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Congested skin is a term used to describe skin that looks dull, feels rough and bumpy and that has visible white and blackheads on the cheeks, T-zone and forehead.  The cause of congested skin and “run of the mill” acne are very similar; pores become clogged with sebum and a build-up of dead skin cells, […]

Best Skin Care for Your 40s

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Skin goes through some major changes during your 40s.  It’s the decade when the signs of aging really become apparent. There’s a reason for that.  Skin’s major building blocks, collagen and elastin, have decreased production causing a noticeable loss of firmness to the skin.  The lines around the mouth and eyes are more pronounced.  Past […]

Best Skin Care for Your 30s 

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Let’s be honest, once you hit your thirties, your skin just doesn’t look the same anymore.  This is the decade when the first signs of aging start to appear, seemingly overnight.  Whether its fine lines around the eyes or dull and uneven skin tone, skin in your thirties has definitely changed.  Some of these changes […]

The 3 Holy-Grail Ingredients You Should Be Using

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Keeping up on the latest skincare trends can be daunting.  Its seems as though every six months a slew of new ingredients are heralded on social media as the latest and greatest for maintaining your skin’s health. It can be hard to know which of these trending ingredients is the real deal and which will […]

What is Bakuchiol?

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Bakuchiol is a potent natural ingredient sourced from the seeds of a popular herb, commonly known as babchi.  Used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for centuries thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, bakuchiol has recently been ‘discovered’ again as an effective ingredient in facial care products. Bakuchiol’s superpower is its ability to do […]

Solutions for Oily Skin

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Let’s face it, having oily skin can be challenging.  It can be a daily battle trying to control the constant shine, and to deal with enlarged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and the greasy texture.  And, as if all that wasn’t hard enough, blemishes can trigger inflammation which causes redness and dark spots.  Yikes! The good […]

How to Combat Dry Skin

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The winter months can be hard on the skin. Between the cold, dry air outside and the forced heated air inside, skin can easily become dry, red, and itchy.  While some people are born with dry skin, other people will become more dry during the winter due to the lack of moisture and humidity in […]

Skin Care for the Ages: The 20’s

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By the time most of us reach our 20’s, our skin has calmed down from the tumultuous, and uncertain hormonal teen years. While acne may still make an unwelcome appearance from time to time, skin is typically healthy looking, even toned and, it may even glow.  One of the best ways to maintain and support […]

Reviva Labs natural skin care product quick hits!

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Sometimes we here at Reviva Labs forget that it’s tough to keep all our great skin care products straight – since we have over fifty active products. So, we gathered together some quick highlights on our top selling and favorite products in order to capture their functional essence. #369 – Hyaluronic Acid Serum Retailers love […]

The Benefits of Glycolic Acid

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I think its time to acknowledge glycolic acid as the unsung hero of skincare. It is the invisible engine that does consistent and exceptional work for our skin – no matter what kind of damage or problem we have.  Plus, the benefits of using glycolic acid are almost as wide-ranging as the number of products […]

Nancy’s Favorite Reviva Labs Skin Care Products

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Having worked in the beauty industry for the better part of my career, I’ve been fortunate to have had a lot of favorite skin care products throughout the years. Some I used for a couple of months and others just for a couple of nights. But the products I used the longest and returned to […]