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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s been a spike in folks online and offline recommending you keep your skin care products refrigerated. The reasons for doing this vary. Some suggest it keeps opened products fresher longer. Others suggest it improves the calming effect. And still others hint that it helps with absorption. The reality is these concepts are mostly all […]
After meeting with Dr. Garko at Expo West 2019, Nancy joined Michael to discuss Reviva Labs’ recently debuted and upcoming products. Dr. Garko was an early recipient of our new Whipped Seaweed Soap/Scrub which was announced at Expo West and is expected to be shipping in April 2019. During the show, Nancy and Dr. Garko […]
Of course we’re big fans of all of our products. But one of the hidden gems in our anti-aging product mix is our Multi-Peptide Complex Cream. This item was one of the last items Stephen Strassler worked on and was so very excited to debut before his passing. Reviva has always been a leader in […]
Kojic Acid is generally derived from one of several species of fungi (e.g., Aspergillus oryzae), or can be a by-product in the fermentation of malting rice. In lower concentrations Kojic Acid is generally considered safe when applied topically. This natural brightening ingredient is often substituted in place of hydroquinone. Some individuals can have a sensitivity, […]
Reviva Labs recently introduced an entire line of charcoal-based skin care products – the first complete charcoal regimen of its kind in the natural skin care market. So we’d like to discuss the skin care benefits of charcoal, and how Reviva is using it in its newest skin care regimen. Cleansing benefits of charcoal One […]
One of the questions we often get is “what’s the purpose of skin prep?” It’s a part of Reviva’s Anti-Aging product line, but it can be used with any skin care regimen to boost the results of other products. Minerals and Trace Minerals Reviva has been ahead of the curve when it comes to the […]
We live in a pretty impatient world. We have so much at our fingertips, it can be difficult to accept that some things may take more time than we’d like. Skin care is no different. While I believe everyone reading this would love to put on a skin care treatment tonight, and wake up with […]
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), and play a critical role in skin function and appearance, but the human body is unable to synthesize these EFAs on its own. Instead, we have to get our EFAs from external sources: Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are commonly known to be […]
Whether we want to admit it or not, most of us have concerns about aging. Not only do we want to feel healthy and vigorous, but we want to look that way too. That’s why anti-aging skin care is so sought after. “Facelift in a jar” We all know that there is no topical treatment […]
The benefits of glycolic acid have been touted in the skin care industry for years, with good reason. Glycolic acid works as a superb exfoliant, uncovering healthier, brighter skin, and allowing other skin care products and ingredients to penetrate and absorb into the skin more effectively. What is glycolic acid? Glycolic Acid is an AHA […]
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in the body, particularly in the skin, where it helps to retain moisture and keep the skin plump and hydrated. When used in skincare products, it can help to improve the overall appearance and health of the skin by attracting and retaining moisture, reducing the appearance of […]
In 1937, Dr. Albert Szent-Györgyi from Hungary won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his isolation of Vitamin C. In the course of his research of Vitamin C, he discovered various bioflavonoids, including flavanone, known as Vitamin P. During his research, he found that rutin and citrus bioflavonoids (Vitamin P) plus hesperidin (another bioflavonoid) have […]
By Stephen Strassler Free Radicals & Alpha Lipoic Acid We hear a lot about Antioxidants these days and there is no question it’s one of the most important categories in anti-aging skin care. The function of antioxidants, as you know, is to neutralize free radicals. But before we talk about a specific antioxidant like alpha […]
It’s known that hyaluronic acid (HA) is vital to maintaining skin moisture. But very few understand how HA works. How does hyaluronic acid help maintain skin moisture? The Hyaluronic Acid intercellular gel acts like a sponge. It absorbs and stores water from the liquids we drink and feeds moisture to skin cells. Moisture, as you […]
