Category Archives: Ingredients

Great skincare starts with great ingredients. This category explores the botanicals, vitamins, peptides, acids, and antioxidants that give Reviva formulas their purpose. Since 1973, Reviva has blended nature and science to create functional treatments that target specific concerns. Here, we break down how individual ingredients work, what they pair well with, and who benefits most from them. If you like to read labels and want to know what each component does for your skin, this is your space.

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Retinol Alternatives Are On the Rise according to Nikki Brown of StyleCaster.com

Posted on by William Levins
Natural skincare ingredients on white background
19
Aug

On August 17, 2022, Nikki Brown, wrote a terrific article on Stylecaster.com titled “Retinol Alternatives Are On the Rise Thanks to These Top-Sellers” and after reading it and sharing it in our office – it started a vivacious discussion. The most boisterous aggrievement was astonishment at how Reviva’s Bakuchiol Plus Serum didn’t make the list. […]

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Unlocking the Secrets of SYN®-AKE: The Revolutionary Peptide for Skin Care

Posted on by Kate Sanders
concerned woman searching wrinkles looking at forehead in bathroom indoor
13
Aug

In recent years, the beauty and skincare industry has witnessed the rise of innovative ingredients that promise to transform skin health and appearance. Among these, peptides have garnered significant attention for their ability to mimic the body’s natural processes to repair and rejuvenate the skin. SYN®-AKE, a synthetic peptide, stands out as a groundbreaking ingredient, […]

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A simple one step skin treatment for men of all ages – but especially senior gentlemen

Posted on by Kate Sanders
Elderly man with beard touching face, concerned look.
31
Jul

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 […]

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Tranexamic acid goes mainstream according to Skin Inc Magazine

Posted on by Keri Monti
Skincare cream
19
Jul

A recent article by Skin Inc “The Rising Trend of Tranexamic Acid in Skin Care” is music to Reviva’s ears, since we debuted our Multi-Factor Brightening Crème in September of 2021. The article references several studies, regarding tranexamic acid, a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine, and how it can help improve discolored skin […]

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What is a functional treatment skincare brand?

Posted on by William Levins
man getting a mud mask facial
11
Jul

For the majority of Reviva’s history the skin care we’ve created has focused on functional treatments. So, what does that mean? Stephen Strassler began as a licensed esthetician and this led him to develop Reviva’s skin care products that focused on treating specific skin conditions. Each product was developed to be functional in its application […]

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What are Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs)?

Posted on by Kate Sanders
clay mask spa day
24
Jun

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 […]

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Is Exfoliation Right For Me?

Posted on by Frank Web
Woman relaxing with facial mask at spa.
22
Jun

The world of skincare has drastically evolved in recent years, but some techniques remain tried and true. One of our favorite methods for maintaining smooth skin is exfoliation. Although this term has exploded in recent years, Reviva’s founder Stephen Strassler actually introduced this technique to America in 1973. As new skin cells form, old cells […]

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Skin care gift ideas for the dads and dudes in your life

Posted on by Frank Web
Man washing face at bathroom sink
17
Jun

When we think skin care, we typically envision women. Men are simply not expected to be mindful of their skin and most don’t consider skin care important. In fact, in a 2020 survey, it was discovered that 33% of men don’t wash their face every day. And 63% of men do not regularly use a […]

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What are Alpha hydroxy acids?

Posted on by Kate Sanders
Woman applying facial cleanser in bathroom.
05
Jun

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 […]

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Four must have skin care products if stranded on a deserted island

Posted on by Kate Sanders
tropical island woman on boat
02
Jun

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 […]

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How does skin change as we age?

Posted on by Kate Sanders
Three generations of aging skin
28
May

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 […]

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Reviva’s Eye Complex Firming Crème wins Organic Spa Magazine’s top eye cream 2022

Posted on by Frank Web
Organic Spa Magazine Beauty & Wellness Issue June 2022
24
May

Reviva Labs’ Eye Complex Firming Crème has been recognized again as a top eye cream in 2022 by Organic Spa Magazine. This simple yet potent eye cream helps to hydrate, nourish, and firm and tone the eye area as various botanical extracts help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the delicate eye […]

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Why Reviva believes we can do better than phenoxyethanol

Posted on by William Levins
Surprised woman with face mask, pink background
23
May

Skin care products need to be preserved to keep them safe for use while sitting on the shelf before being sold and during use afterwards. You can read more about this in our other blog “Preservatives in cosmetics why do we need them?” In the not-too-distant past, parabens were the preservative of choice, for most […]

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Best Skin Care for Your 30s 

Posted on by Nancy Reimer
Woman looking at round mirror at home
18
May

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 […]

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How does firming skin care work?

Posted on by Kate Sanders
Woman receives skincare serum application on face.
02
May

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 […]

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The skin benefits of Azelaic Acid

Posted on by Elaine Levins
Close-up of a person's cheek showing skin texture.
24
Apr

Azelaic acid occurs naturally in various grains (e.g., barley, wheat, rye, etc.) but it also occurs naturally on the skin, produced by yeast living on your epidermis. It’s known for having both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This makes it the perfect addition to skin care intended to treat rosacea, eczema, and acne too. Azelaic acid […]

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The 3 Holy-Grail Ingredients You Should Be Using

Posted on by Nancy Reimer
applying serum to skin care as favorite treatment
20
Apr

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 […]

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What is tranexamic acid?

Posted on by Elaine Levins
Apply Multi-Factor Brightening Creme to cheek
18
Apr

Tranexamic acid (a synthesized lysine) was originally used to treat or stop excessive blood loss during surgeries or trauma situations. It can also be taken orally to help with heavy menstrual bleeding. In the most simplistic explanation, it helps slow the breakdown of clots, in turn slowing excessive bleeding. But in the 1970s a medical […]

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Reviva Labs’ updated skin care philosophy

Posted on by William Levins
Various Reviva Skin Care Products
11
Apr

Reviva has always been known as a functional treatment brand. From our inception, Stephen Strassler and Judith Strassler sought out and developed products that addressed specific skin care concerns and problems. This sometimes led to very specific products designed to treat specific issues. But as Reviva grew and evolved, newer products began to broaden in […]

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How does environmental pollution affect your skin?

Posted on by William Levins
Factory smokestacks at night
09
Apr

Our skin is our body’s largest organ. Its sole purpose is to keep bad things out and good things inside. It’s a barrier between our inner selves and the outside world. And while our skin has evolved over the millennia to be very good, today’s world is rife with new types of pollution that the […]

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