We’re lucky to be living during the ascendence of the golden age of skin care. Research is delivering new, potent ingredients seemingly every day. And consumers have a wealth of educational and informational apps and websites at their fingertips. This has given rise to the so called “skintellectuals” which we’ve always identified as savvy consumers. […]
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 […]
Recently, while watching one of our favorite YouTube channels, Doctorly, Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield listed their favorite oils in the video “Overpriced Skincare – Don’t Waste Your Money on These“. Of course we were very happy to see their list of oils almost match identically with ours. We might also add Sunflower Oil to […]
Formulators have known for ages that hemp oil is beneficial to your skin. It’s a rich emollient and delivers a potent dose of essential fatty acids (EFAs). However, it wasn’t until CBD products exploded onto the market that deep clinical research began. Yes, much of this research focused on attempting to authenticate some outlandish “health […]
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 […]
From our very early years until today, Reviva Labs has been at the forefront of many clean beauty and safety movements. We’re constantly reviewing our product formulas and tinkering to make them better and cleaner. It’s a never-ending process but one we’re committed to. Times change and so does the science. Parabens were once used […]
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 […]
Within the skin care industry, there seems to be a marketing push to force feed us that more is better. Especially when it comes to “key ingredients” in today’s skin care. If it’s 10% or 20% or 40% percent of “x” then it must be better right? The typical answer is no, not really. More […]
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 […]
It seems like a silly question, but we’re frequently asked why we use preservatives in our skin care and cosmetics. And the simple answer is… to preserve them. Nobody wants to open their skin care to find fuzzy mold or bacteria growing. Or worse, to use skin care that looks fine only to discover it […]
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 […]
Today, everyone understands that protecting your skin from harmful UV rays when you’re outside is very important. Not only to stave off skin cancer but to also prevent premature aging of the skin. Most skin care fans will apply sun protection before venturing outside. But there’s a hidden danger – blue light exposure A recent […]
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 […]
We’re asked this question a lot and the answer is… yes – somewhat – but also no. So let us be clear; Reviva Labs has never been – nor have we ever attempted to be – certified as a vegan skin care line. We don’t present or sell ourselves as vegan. It’s simply not one […]
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 […]
Reviva Labs has always advocated for keeping your skin care routine simple and clean. Yes, we believe in layering, but not in the 10-12 step skin care routines that have grown in popularity with the rise of K-Beauty. Instead, we are firm believers in achieving the most with the fewest products. When consumers call us […]
Usually, we’re a bit finicky about how people use our products, since we spend a lot of time creating, testing, and finalizing formulas. But we realize, how we suggest products are used isn’t the only way they can be used. We’ve gathered some interesting stories regarding extended uses of our skin care. Elastin Collagen Skin […]
Spring is my favorite season. It means saying goodbye to heavy winter coats and gloves, and saying hello to warmer, sunny days. And, if you’re like me, Spring also signals that it’s time to clean! No, I don’t mean tossing things out of the garage or basement – there are plenty other seasons to do […]
