Category Archives: Ingredients

Clean Beauty, Ingredients, Reviva Labs, Skin Care

Why higher percentages of key ingredients isn’t always a good idea

Posted on by William Levins
Big percent symbol on yellow background
05
Dec

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 […]

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Hidden gems among our natural skin care products

Posted on by Kate Sanders
Treasure chest with glow emerging
02
Dec

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 […]

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Do you really need a specific eye treatment product?

Posted on by Kate Sanders
close up of blue green female eye
10
Nov

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 […]

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Collagen lays the foundation for healthy looking skin

Posted on by Kate Sanders
Smiling young brunette woman looking at mirror, touching face.
08
Nov

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 […]

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Preservatives in cosmetics; why do we need them?

Posted on by William Levins
Skin cream with flowers petals and others body care cosmetic products and accessories on white background, top view
05
Nov

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 […]

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Argireline is the anti-aging peptide equivalent of the fountain of youth

Posted on by Kate Sanders
Female face "split" between young and old
05
Aug

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 […]

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Too much screen time translates into excessive skin exposure to blue light

Posted on by Kate Sanders
girl looking at phone in bed
13
Jul

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 […]

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Reviva Labs natural skin care product quick hits!

Posted on by Nancy Reimer
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01
Jun

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 […]

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Are Reviva Labs products vegan?

Posted on by William Levins
female in bathrobe holding two plant leaves in front of her eyes
12
May

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 […]

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The Benefits of Glycolic Acid

Posted on by Nancy Reimer
Close up of freckled beauty with glasses
07
May

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 […]

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Keep Skin Care Simple: Clean, Hydrate, Protect

Posted on by William Levins
Beauty treatment - woman applying clay face mask
11
Apr

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 […]

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“Off label” uses for our natural skin care products

Posted on by Kate Sanders
woman-making-fun-with-her-eyes
30
Mar

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 […]

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Spring Cleaning for your skin care routine

Posted on by Nancy Reimer
Clay mask on pink bakground, skincare product.
25
Mar

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 […]

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Under Eye Dark Circles and Puffiness – the causes and treatments

Posted on by Kate Sanders
under-eye-dark-circles
13
Feb

We’ve all looked in the mirror after a night out partying, when we’re sick, after long hours of studying or working late only to have our reflection looking back with those dreaded, puffy, dark under eye bags. You know, the dark puffy eye bags that make us look tired and sickly. Or maybe its the […]

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The good the bad and the ugly of alcohol in skin care.

Posted on by Kate Sanders
Woman review flask of chemicals with test tube vials
18
Dec

There are many types of alcohol, some good, some bad, and some ugly. But for the most part, alcohols in skin care get a bad rep’ when it’s really not deserved. First, we have to understand a little bit about chemistry. Most of us are familiar with ethanol (ethyl alcohol) since it’s the alcohol we […]

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Niacinamide a super antioxidant for skin care

Posted on by Kate Sanders
adult attractive beautiful female on yellow background
26
Nov

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 that has been used by dermatologists to treat a plethora of skin conditions. Niacin and its derivative molecules niacinamide and nicotinamide are precursors to two important biochemical molecules: nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+/NADH) and nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP+). These beneficial molecules help skin cells repair damage and function […]

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How does Reviva Labs compare to other skin care brands?

Posted on by Frank Web
23
Aug

Reviva Labs has always been proud of our clean and simple formulas. Our founder, Stephen Strassler believed in crafting effective skin care with key ingredients and as little else as possible. His vision was always to keep things as pure and clean as possible. Reviva today, under CEO Judith Strassler, continues to follow this guiding […]

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Skin Care Tip: Apply our Hydrating Mask before showering

Posted on by Kate Sanders
Girl with blonde hair applying green clay mask
20
Aug

Our latest Calming & Cooling Hydrating Mask combines Kaolin and Bentonite clays along with soothing, nourishing ingredients, hyaluronic acid, and essential oils to provide a detoxifying, delightful facial treatment. Unlike other dual clay masks – you won’t be clamoring for moisturizers after use – as most users feel their skin is refreshed and hydrated after […]

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Reviva Serums by Concern and how to layer them.

Posted on by Nancy Reimer
15
Jul

It’s no secret that we at Reviva Labs are big proponents of layering skin care products to increase their effectiveness. But there’s only so much your skin can absorb in a single application. So it’s best to apply, allow to dry, then layer your next product. Layering offers the opportunity to spot treat problem areas […]

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Our hydrating line is loaded with hyaluronic acid

Posted on by Kate Sanders
boost hydrationg product in water swirl
15
May

It seems everywhere you turn today regarding skin care, the hottest or “newest” ingredient being promoted is hyaluronic acid. We’re happy the industry has caught on to this powerful skin care ingredient – we’ve been promoting it and using it in our products for decades. “In 1986, Reviva Labs was the first skin care company […]

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